I talk about how I actively look for BIPoC reviewers. I wanted to share some info dump pages that showcases at least two hundred Black Booktubers, Bookstagramers and more. Through these lists, I also have found Melanin Library, an online library resource that shows countless books written by Black authors. They’re listed by genre also!... Continue Reading →
CIP, Cataloging-In-Publication, LCCN, Library of Congress – I worked there, let me tell you how things work”
I always think it’s a little weird for me to send in my works to the LCCN/CIP department at the Library of Congress. LCCN stands for “Library of Congress Control Number”. CIP stands for “Cataloging in Publication”. What it is (pulled from the website): “The Cataloging in Publication (CIP) Program creates bibliographic records for forthcoming... Continue Reading →
The Magical Ice Cream Store – Borrowed from Dean Wesley Smith
I am borrowing this from Dean Wesley Smith. He talks about “The Magical Bakery” as it pertains to putting out your work, copyrights and licensing. It’s super informative and I strongly recommend everyone read it but some parts can get a little confusing for someone super brand new. So instead of a pie shop, how... Continue Reading →
SFWA – I Now Can Join, But Why?”
I learned I hit all the pins to join SFWA (by the way, thank you everyone who has bought a copy of Dreamer (and In Search of Amika!)) … and I’m really not sure why I would want to. SFWA stands for Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, a long-standing organization for spec fic... Continue Reading →
Reviewing My Choices
I’m looking at potential reviewers to approach for future works and one thing I have noticed about myself (that I already knew all along): I prefer to seek out BIPoC reviewers only. Reason? I want my works to have a fair review, be it positive or negative. I personally do not believe that is really... Continue Reading →
Pen Test, Test 1 2 3
I have been amassing an insane amount of inks recently. I think I’m done with my ink kick, I have more ink than I think I’ll probably be writing with … well, I come up with ideas regularly so I doubt that, but I definitely have a lot of ink to last me for the... Continue Reading →
Gave Google Books’ Publisher service for AI Audiobooks a Try – It has Pros and Cons
I got an email inviting me to try the beta testing of the Google AI audiobook service. It basically converts your ebooks you have uploaded on Google Books as a Publisher into an audiobook. They have many different voices to chose from, women and men, different accents/nationalities, etc. By the way, through the nature of... Continue Reading →
“Spray paint and ink pens, I write in every color I think in”
I got a new pen. I originally used the Bic Atlantis fine point for the longest time (mainly because it flowed well and I had the squishy grip version) – but then the supply chain shake-up occurred. I know that the pandemic has definitely struck the supply chain in all sorts of odd ways but... Continue Reading →
Music for “Dreamer” – The YinYue: Music Under the Moon playlist
I am actually quite happy to showcase this playlist as I have been thinking on it for a while. Dreamer is very music based - as in, one of the primary settings is in a music store named YinYue: Music Under the Moon, countless music acts and genres are mentioned throughout the book, etc etc -... Continue Reading →
Site Updates (Audiobook Samples & Book Previews)
Alright, I have been working on the site so that it can look even better as Dreamer (still available for preorder) comes out on March 18, 2022. I always want to make sure this site is very easy to use, especially the "Published Works" page. On that page, you can not only see the works I... Continue Reading →
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