I am not (repeat: not) a hack writer

^ What that says.

I am only beginning to embark on the next phase of my writing career, with the release of two ebooks. This, however, does not mean that I began to write yesterday, or that I do not know what I'm doing. I've been writing fiction since I was ten years old and I'd like to think over the 19 years that have passed, I've gotten pretty damn good at it. I'm not going to profess to be a literary genius, and I can't lie about knowing everything there is to know about grammar (I did drop out in 9th grade, y'all)...BUT, I know quite a bit about storytelling, creating interesting characters and proper sentence structure. I strongly object to being dismissed as someone who knows nothing, simply because I have only just started in this realm - or because I have published anything in this realm at all.

Independent writers are not all bad, just like webfiction writers are not all bad. There are going to be some shitty things written and posted, with incorrect punctuation and lots of misspelled/misused words, sure. But you know what? For every story that you find that contains those monstrosities, you'll find at least three more that do not.

Think before you speak - and make sure you know what you're talking about before you lump anyone into a category you obviously have no idea about.

Introducing: A Blog Tour Bonanza in celebration of ID: Book 2

Hey everyone,

I am pleased to announce that book two of the Independence Day series will release this coming Monday (June 20). In anticipation of that, some fellow writers and I have joined together to bring you a blog tour that will change your life!*

Five stops, five hosts, ten chances to win - you are not going to want to miss this!

• On Monday, June 20, we kick off the action with an interview by the very talented G.L. Drummond, over at Feral Intensity.
• Tuesday, June 21, join us for an excerpt or two with the lovely Rebecca Clare Smith.
• On Wednesday, June 22, take a look at the Independence Day series and preview the second book at Daily Dose of Dauna, with up and coming author Dawn Needom.
• On Thursday, June 23, settle in with indie author Shaina Richmond, as we delve a little deeper into the interpersonal relationships that dominate this book series.
• On Friday, June 24, we'll spend the night at The Guest House, roast marshmallows and share ghost stories about the victim of the first book, Carol Mathison, and everyone who would have wanted her dead.

If you are a fan of this series, you will not want to miss this great event. Oh, and did I mention you can win stuff too? At every stop, I will be giving away two free copies of the book - and all you have to do is comment to enter the contest!

Thanks again to all the respective hosts and I will see you on the blog tour!

* This may be a slight exaggeration.