I did it. I finished my third novel! Hey, Roomie! is officially done, polished, and prepped for release on May 5th—which means it’s time to bask in the glow of accomplishment, sip something celebratory, and… oh, wait. Because while I was supposed to be taking a much-needed break, my brain had other plans. Apparently, it didn’t get the memo about resting, recharging, or, you know, just chilling for a second. Nope. Instead, it decided to…
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In the cold grip of a Portland winter, Chelsia Toussaint has tried to leave her past behind, settling into a quiet life with her lover. But when his sudden death pulls her into a web of secrecy, she realizes normalcy was never in the cards. With whispers of betrayal and danger closing in, Chelsia finds herself drawn into a world where every face hides a motive. A detective watches her too closely. A new “roomie”…
Yes, you read that right—that’s the official title of my third novel, and it’s finally official! I know that I’ve made mention of the title before, but it’s been a while and I wouldn’t blame any of you for forgetting! But… mark your calendars because “Hey, Roomie!” will be making its debut on 05/05/25! I can’t wait for you to dive into this one—it’s a story designed to keep you guessing, gasping, and maybe even…
First, let me say I owe you all an apology. When I last posted, I had the best intentions of being more consistent, sharing updates, and sprinkling a little extra life into this blog. But Life—capital L—had other plans. You know how it goes. Deadlines pile up, days blur together, and suddenly it’s been… a while. The good news? I haven’t returned empty-handed. I’m thrilled to share that I’ve completed my third novel! The official…
Ah, the whimsical world of self-imposed deadlines. They’re like those New Year’s resolutions we make every January, filled with good intentions and a sprinkle of delusion. You know the drill: “I’ll write a chapter a day,” or “I’ll have my novel ready by next month.” But as life inevitably belly-flops into our plans, we find ourselves drowning in a sea of missed deadlines and broken promises. Such is the saga of my latest novel, “Hey…
Ever stumbled upon a story that hits too close to home? Well, I recently heard about a fellow writer who faced a nightmare—losing their entire novel to the cruel hands of a hard drive failure. Imagine their anguish, left with nothing but a mere printout of around 25 pages, painstakingly marked with line edits. Before we dive in, let’s send some serious empathy vibes to that author. Losing a labor of love like that? It’s…
Greetings, fellow wordsmiths and fellow explorers of the digital realm! Today, I’ve got a tale that’s bound to make you laugh and possibly make you rethink your online research practices. You see, I’ve been knee-deep in the shadowy world of crime investigation while working on my upcoming psychological thriller, “Hey, Roomie!” And believe me, it’s been quite the adventure – complete with some heart-pounding moments. Before we dive in, let’s clarify that this post is…
Hey there, lovely readers (what’s left of you)! Yes, it’s me, your friendly neighborhood author, returning from the mysterious void of silence in the blogosphere. You probably thought I’d forgotten all about you while sipping cocktails on some exotic beach, but I assure you, I’ve been up to some quite interesting shenanigans. It’s high time I gave you the lowdown on where I’ve been and what’s been brewing in the world of Ametra. First things…
Let’s just get right to it. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you already know that—in addition to being a published author, working on my third novel—I also have a full-time job. On top of that, I am also a small-business owner, having opened an online store in the Fall of 2021. As I occupy multiple creative spaces while still trying to maintain a daytime gig, and as I continue to grow and…
While reading through Twitter recently, I caught wind of a rivalry within the writing community that I didn’t know existed: the Writer vs. Author conflict. Though well-aware of the positions of those involved in the discussion, I thought it best to do some independent reading to see what, if any, the big deal is. For those unaware, there’s a line that seemingly separates writers–who can be anyone writing about anything–from authors, who are considered to…