The Call of the Crow Quartet is Done. Now What?
When I wrapped up my YA eco-thriller series after working on it for a decade, I realized how much I missed that other world...
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September 30, 2022
What We Bury Cover Reveal
Check out the cover of What We Bury, the fourth and final book in the Call of the Crow Quartet, which will be released on July 22, 2022!
June 19, 2022
4 Tips for Tackling Big Projects
Here are a few things that helped me complete a novel in the midst of global turmoil and an ongoing pandemic.
May 24, 2022
My Journey to Publication
My path to publication was full of setbacks, but now my debut novel is about to hit stores! This is the story of how When We Vanished became a real book.
May 29, 2020
Writing About Violence
My debut novel, When We Vanished, contains some violent scenes. A few early readers suggested toning them down. I decided not to - and here's why.
May 21, 2020
Writing Diverse Characters: 4 Lessons Learned
Four important lessons I've learned from writing a novel featuring characters from cultural backgrounds that are not my own.
April 8, 2020
How My Scientific Background Influenced My Novels
When I decided to write a novel where science played into the plot, I didn't want to revert to standard tropes. I wanted the science to feel real.
March 27, 2020
My Favorite Bird: Crows!
Ah, the ubiquitous crow. No matter where you are (at least here in the Pacific Northwest), you can be assured that crows will be there, too.
March 2, 2020
On Location: When We Vanished
Go on a virtual tour of some of the locations mentioned in When We Vanished, the first book of the Call of the Crow Quartet.
March 1, 2020
Naming a Character is Just As Hard As Naming a Baby
The stakes are lower when choosing the perfect name for a fictional creation. But I've put as much thought into naming my characters as I did my children.
February 29, 2020