The Firebird Chronicles

  • Draft Three

    The third draft is done and off to the beta readers and my editor. Thank you to everyone who signed up to beta read. We had over a hundred submissions. I actually increased the number of beta readers to sixteen this time because of how many there were. Every time I finish one of these…

  • Draft Two

    On Wednesday, I announced draft two was done via Facebook. I may have jumped the gun a little. A few hours sitting with what I’d written, I decided it wasn’t in good enough shape to be considered a true ending. Too many loose ends had been left unaddressed. Even after two days fixing it, I…

  • Snippet fest

    If you follow me on Facebook, you know I announced that I’m in the lead up to the final confrontation of this book. Exciting stuff. And to celebrate a snippet. Snippet “Talon?” Kira lifted up onto her elbows. “What are you doing here?” The oshota broke off another piece of the galaxy lolly pop with…

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    Where is the end?

    At this point, I kind of feel like my climax and ending are actively avoiding being written. I know almost all of what I want to happen. There is a scene list and everything where I break down all of what still needs to make it into a book. I just can’t seem to get…

  • Rough Week

    To say last week did not go according to plan is a bit of an understatement. Originally I’d intended to be on the downhill slide with the book this week. Maybe even finishing it up. Instead, I spent my birthday in the PICU with my eldest. An intense twenty four hours later, she was on…

  • Another snippet

    I probably shouldn’t post so many of these, but I can’t seem to resist. Kira and friends are just so much fun. Snippet “You’re right about that,” Kira said. “This isn’t a war ship.” Confusion flitted across [Redacted 1’s} face. “Which means we can do what we want,” Raider agreed. He and Kira burst into…

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    So Very Scary

    I have writer’s block this afternoon. So you get a tiny snippet. “Oh, good. You’re familiar. That saves time,” Raider crooned. The man searched the air over Kira’s shoulder, his expression growing increasingly spooked. Jin coughed and stepped forward. “Am I the one you’re looking for?” The lack of comprehension on the human’s face made…

  • Friday Fun Day

    A snippet for your weekend. Jin’s cheeks developed the slightest flush as his gaze wandered away from hers. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” “You know—I think I can grow to like this version of you. It’s so much easier to tell when you’re lying,” Kira drawled. Jin’s eyes flashed to hers. “No.” “Yup.”…

  • Two Paths

    To my relief, people seemed to enjoy spending time in Gus’s head. I guess that means the short story is a go. Good thing because I’ve already written three chapters and have a vague idea of what direction her story will take. The change in perspective did exactly as I’d hoped and gave me a…