In June I held a Sword and Shield giveaway from my Tiktok account that included a signed copy of my book and various goodies. I’ve found that, by advertising the contest, and by extension advertising the book, I am able to attract new readers even if there is only one winner. And I was exceptionallyContinue reading “The Power of Tiktok Compels You! (And Community)”
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What Is Your ‘Why’?
People don’t do anything without a reason. Even if that reason is ‘I was bored’ or ‘I didn’t want to do [Insert Unpleasant Task Here] so I did this instead’. However, this post isn’t about apathetic non-decisions, but rather, about the decisions that make us who we are. And so I ask again, “What isContinue reading “What Is Your ‘Why’?”
Motor City Comic Con (MC3) 2023
10 years ago I went to my first MC3 with my Dad and met Stan Lee! Now, in 2023 I’ve been to several Motor City Comic Cons and each one has been full of amazing memories. I went May 20th to meet a hero of mine, the genius actress Catherine Tate who embodied one ofContinue reading “Motor City Comic Con (MC3) 2023”
Not Quite Like Riding A Bike
It will be, I’m sure, a surprise to no one, that the saying ‘it’s just like riding a bike’ does not ring true for me. Unless I am speaking of something I’m struggling to re-learn. The reason being, dear reader, that I am not great when it comes to riding a bike. This was notContinue reading “Not Quite Like Riding A Bike”
It’s Been A Minute
And by ‘a minute’ I mean five-ish months. Between you, me, and the internet, 2023 had a bit of a bumpy start and I had to take a beat to do some clearing of the emotional and mental cobwebs and course correct. During that time, I’m ashamed to say, all writing projects have come toContinue reading “It’s Been A Minute”
Lights, Camera, Application Submitted!
Well I did it. I wrote a 10 pager of one of my many works in progress, I filmed (with my bestie’s help) an audition video, and I wrote a pitch and author bio. The deadline was this past Thursday and, in true Emma fashion, I just barely made it. I did my best toContinue reading “Lights, Camera, Application Submitted!”
Think Happy Thoughts
Unprecedented. Once in a lifetime. First time in recorded history. These are all phrases that can and have been used to describe recent history. It’s easy to get bogged down by it all. It would be easy to give in to despair. I had a good cry Friday night when it all hit me likeContinue reading “Think Happy Thoughts”
Another Faire-ly Successful Faire!
June 4th and 5th I road tripped it up to Charlotte, Michigan and the Eaton County Fairground for the Magical Realm Fantasy Faire. It’s a renaissance faire (much smaller than the Michigan Ren Faire in Holly) that has happened a couple years so far but apparently this was the most successful one yet! Saturday IContinue reading “Another Faire-ly Successful Faire!”
Falling Back In Love
In today’s fast-paced environment, relaxation or recreational activities with no purpose other than enjoyment can be seen as frivolous or a waste of time. Everything has to be a hustle. Enjoy crafts? Create an etsy page. Enjoy writing? Try to become a bestselling author. There’s no room for simple creation without trying to account forContinue reading “Falling Back In Love”
Four Months and Counting and Vision Board
For those of you who are new, welcome! And as newbies you may not know that, in addition to The Sword & Shield I have completed another, completely separate novel. Seer is a Young Adult standalone fantasy that I wrote in a freakishly short time (less than a year). I know some people can pumpContinue reading “Four Months and Counting and Vision Board”