I love the blend of steampunk with urban fantasy. I interviewed J.M. Bannon about inspiration, steampunk fashion and The Untold Tales of Dolly Williamson. What inspired…
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I love steampunk fashion, stories, art, conferences and exhibits. I love the cover art on Webley and the World Machine and am fascinated by the concept. I…
The Evolution of a Book Cover
March 5, 2018Recently I showed off the progress and process of a book cover design using my knowledge as an illustrator. I dissected the market, looked at…
The Progress and Process of a Book Cover
February 26, 2018I went to school to be an illustration major. Although I sometimes use the skill of layout, design and illustration for magazines or books, more…
10 of the Best Harry Potter Valentines
February 1, 2018Anyone who knows me knows I Heart Harry Potter. Also, I love myself a good pun. As we approach Valentine’s Day, I thought it would…
Four Videos Every Star Wars Fan Needs to See
January 1, 2018First of all, when I say “Star Wars fan” I mean the original Star Wars. People who truly know Darth Vader through the original three…
Five Star Wars Music Videos Fans Will Love
November 20, 2017It’s that time of year again. The season we’ve all been waiting for. Yes, for those who have joined the Dark Side, you know what…
3 of the Best Dancing Stormtrooper Music Videos
November 6, 2017What is it about a Stormtrooper dancing that is so nerdtastically sexy? I can’t answer that. I just know it is so. Each of these…
Ten of the Funniest Excerpts from Books
October 7, 2017Recently I was giving a humor presentation at the Portland Chapter of the Willamette Writers. I gave students a list of information that writers and…
The Write Path—A Review of the Willamette Writers Conference
August 9, 2017Since I am no longer an agented author, I decided I needed to go to the Willamette Writers Conference and find a new agent or…
