I’m sitting at my desk this morning with Crone of Oria out in the wild with beta readers and Hacked by the Beast sliding into the inboxes of ARC readers—and you’d think I’d feel accomplished. Productive. Maybe even relaxed? Yeah. No. Instead, I’m staring down the what-next of it all, hopped up on caffeine and […]
So here I am. Sitting at my desk, coffee going lukewarm, staring down the full-manuscript feedback for Echoes of Oria, and wondering how many open tabs is too many. The answer is… more than I currently have. Because let me tell you: beta reader feedback is gold—but collecting it? Organizing it? Actually using it without
I got my first DNF review ever (that I know of) the other day. It was for “Essence of the Gods.” I’ll admit it—it stung a little. But the value of honest feedback ultimately outweighs that momentary ache, especially when the reviewer is someone you can potentially reach out to and talk things through. This
Welcome to What I’m Writing—a laid-back space where I share excerpts, rambles, and behind-the-scenes chaos from my current works-in-progress. Basically, it’s a sanctioned place for me to emotionally dump and nerd out about fictional people I’m loving. The Project My Beauty and the Beast-inspired monster romance—but with hackers, banter and digital seduction. The Setup Claire
I’ve noticed a growing trend in the books I’ve been listening to lately—especially in paranormal and monster romance, but also creeping into mystery and thrillers. More and more authors are writing in first-person present tense.And I have to ask… when did this become the default? For me, it’s the literary equivalent of handheld camera work
I got a three-star review the other day from one of my favorite readers. I’ll admit it—it stung a little. But the value of honest feedback ultimately outweighs that momentary ache, especially when the reviewer is someone you can email directly to talk things through. This one was about Essence of the Gods. Honestly, I
Hello and welcome to Scribblings of an Urban Romantasy Author! If you found your way here, chances are you love a good mix of romance, magic, and a little bit of chaos—which, conveniently, is exactly what I love to write. For those new to my work, I write romantic urban fantasy—the kind of stories where