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November seemed unusually long this year. Beginning with the rather lackluster Leavenworth Holiday Market and ending with a whimper, there just wasn’t much to talk about save a bunch of editing in the middle. Progress was made, if not as much as I’d like.
December, as always, will be a month of wrapping things up and preparing for 2026. Some final edits for Knights of Aralia, some further outlining, and perhaps a definitive plan for qhere to take the Sauragia series are all in the offing.
Just a reminder: this weekend only (Nov. 28-Dec.1), all my print books are 50% off (including SIGNED copies!) and all my e-book titles are just $0.99!* We’re down to the last 2 days, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity to expand your library for the winter!
*Excludes my newest book, Going Home; print offer valid only when purchased through my site or via my publisher.
This weekend only (Nov. 28-Dec.1), all my print books are 50% off (including SIGNED copies!) and all my e-book titles are just $0.99!* This is a little different from what I’ve done in previous years, and gives you a bigger window to take advantage of these rare deals. Don’t miss out!
*Excludes my newest book, Going Home; print offer valid only when purchased through my site or via my publisher.
I hope this day is filled with holiday warmth for you and yours. Don’t overstuff yourself too much, and I will talk to you all again in the final month of 2025!
It’s that time of again. Every year, Shepherd.com asks authors and readers to share their 3 favorite reads of the year on their website, along with a brief explanation of what made each book so great. Published authors also have the option to submit one book of their own to feature alongside each list, which makes this a unique and free opportunity for authors to promote their work and the work of others via recommendations! If you’re interested in this, go check them out by all means. In the meantime, here’s my list:
Hello, all! This week’s post comes once again from Adulting Digest‘s Christopher Haymon, so if you like it, be sure to check out his other content over there. The subject is a fun one, and one that’s very important to us writers: how to actually make a career out of what we love. Hope you enjoy, and if you’d like to have your post featured on my weblog, just send me a line at jsallen@writeme.com, and I’ll be glad to see what you’ve got!Continue reading “Guest Post: How to Build a Career or Business around Your Passion (and Actually Feel Fulfilled)”
It is 107 years since the ceasefire that effectively ended the “War to End All Wars.” Sadly, this was a grave misnomer, but such is the way of man. To those who give their all every day to keep our land and people free, my heartfelt gratitude. God bless you all, and have a wonderful Armistice Day.
Last November, I attended the Indoor Holiday Market in Leavenworth, KS. It went fairly well, so I saw fit to return. The results this time were slightly different.Continue reading “Indoor Holiday Market 2.0”
October proved another busy one. The first half was full of vending travels and travails, and the second half was spent largely editing and planning. Overall, expensive but productive.
November will be a relatively quite month. Aside from the Indoor Holiday Market in Leavenworth (where I will still be until 4 today!), my vending is done for the year. Thus, I will finally be able to settle into my winter routine of writing, editing, and planning for the year to come! No particular projects in mind (or perhaps too many to list), but I am looking forward to it either way!
Have a good All Hallow’s Eve, everyone. Don’t overdo it on the candy, now!