The release of Embers of Orden in August 2024 was a huge milestone for me. It meant the end of a 5-year writer's block and the beginning of an uphill battle. Author autonomy and story-shaping decisions all began here. And while Embers of Orden was once an enormous book - 1,198 pages - it became … Continue reading Embers of Orden Reforged – Blog #96, May 30th, 2025
This week, I've had to make the momentous decision to remove my paperback novels from Amazon KDP's printing service. It means my books lose some ease of access - two-day shipping, casual delivery - but they remain available online via retailers like Indigo and bookstore catalogues through Ingram. I've been battling with Amazon for about … Continue reading Amazon KDP failed me – and why you should avoid them – Blog #95, April 29th, 2025
Hey all, and welcome to another Sovereign Soul Blog! Today, I'm pleased to announce the official re-release of the Akin Minds e-book. Some of you may wonder why an e-book is coming out now when I published in 2019 - a valid question. My battle with Tellwell involved creating my own source file from the … Continue reading Akin Minds Ebook Out Now; Ruinbound Release Delay – April 25th, 2025
Hey all, I'm back with another BIG update for Akin Minds. Big news—Tellwell is finally gone!! Akin Minds has broken free from the grip of a vanity publisher, and it's finally getting the treatment it deserves! You can now grab the updated version here—new, improved, and finally free of the giant Tellwell mark on the … Continue reading Tellwell is OUT—AKIN MINDS Rises Again! (and why you should never go vanity publishing) – Blog #93, April 6th, 2025
Hey all - HUGE news about the Sovereign Soul series today! Read on for some big news concerning what I affectionately call "The Tome" - also known as Embers of Orden. It's no secret to many that Embers of Orden was a huge book. So many people tell authors not to write big books, and … Continue reading Big Sovereign Soul Series News! Embers of Orden Updates – Blog #92, April 2nd, 2025
Hello all, and welcome to another Sovereign Soul blog! This is the third time I've decided to share the women in the Sovereign Soul series for a monumental day. I missed last year's date unfortunately - grinding to get Embers of Orden ready for release! But today, with Ruinbound slated for a Summer 2025 release, … Continue reading International Women’s Day #3: The Heroines of Sovereign Soul – Blog #89, March 8th, 2025
Hello all! With a lot of new things Sovereign Soul on the way, I'm eager to share my latest author reading - this time, the first scene of Embers of Orden! The second book in the series now has an early reading! https://youtu.be/-_5Os_b7LQQ https://youtu.be/narfoz980bQ The author reading is in two parts for conveniences' sake. The … Continue reading Embers of Orden: Author Reading – Blog #85, November 29th, 2024
She may look like the quintessential 'hot librarian', but don't let her appearance fool you - Sabrina Gallagher is far more than a pretty face behind a pair of rimmed glasses. With her sharp intellect, emotionally awkward demeanor, and a pencil skirt as crisp as her mind, Sabrina adds a new dynamic to Ryoku's journey … Continue reading Sabrina Gallagher – Blog #83, November 15th, 2024
Hey all! Welcome to another blog post in the Sovereign Soul series! Book Two: Embers of Orden has officially been out for almost 2 months now, and it has been an ordeal. From Amazon.ca unwilling to stock and sell the series, to the price, to publisher struggles, it's been a few months of absolute chaos. … Continue reading Book Three Announcement & News – Blog #81, October 25th, 2024
Hello all, and welcome to another update about Sovereign Soul: Embers of Orden! After a big hassle, I wanted to inform paperback buyers (particularly Canadian buyers, American are unaffected) that Chapters is the best place to buy the new book. If you want the e-book, Amazon still sells it for a good price, but they've … Continue reading Embers of Orden Paperback Sales Update – Blog #80, October 8th, 2024
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