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04/07/2026

Congrats to Jason A. Belmont for his new book release! Great story, highly recommend!

RAPTURE is officially available for purchase now in paperback, hardback, and ebook format on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/Rapture-Jason-Belmont/dp/B0GPMVHNH6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=303YXJ2M3H4IJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1tfHGWw44sO-1YmF1dDGIx99nGu3qKrBah_iXoHIIy3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.KET3Z0VqpHHfDdaUl6gDkM_6uen6y935naVxmdaeohY&dib_tag=se&keywords=rapture+jason+belmont&qid=1775441517&sprefix=%2Caps%2C308&sr=8-2

03/14/2026

Larissa Antonioni and Elizabeth Salo recently sat down and discussed how they use Plottr to plan and organize their stories.

It’s a great example of how visual plotting tools help authors track their stories, but it's also a reminder that editors can use tools like this for visualizing manuscript structure. Great during developmental edits, spotting pacing or timeline issues, and tracking plotlines across a full novel (or even a series). Definitely worth a watch!

Welcome back to Plottr Chats — our video series where authors sit down to talk about storytelling, writing routines, and the tools they use to bring their id...

02/17/2026

Recommended read for all authors! "Suddenly" is used as a crutch so often that nine times out of ten it's not even needed, and if it is needed it's a sign that the setup didn't build enough tension.

Go read all of Louise's stuff, it's all fantastic!

Why 'suddenly’ can spoil your fiction: Advice for new writers (and new fiction editors). https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/blog/why-suddenly-can-spoil-your-crime-fiction-advice-for-new-writers

08/07/2025

So excited for this release!!

*pssst* I have a secret... 🤐

Siren's Song, the first book in my new Witches of Rock Cove series, is now available for preorder!

This book has been a long time coming, and I’m so happy it’s finally ready for you to grab.

Book will be available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and KU on September 12, 2025.

Preorder here: https://zurl.co/RFk2x

04/17/2025

Fantastic

04/11/2025

Yesterday, I lay down to rest where I had once lain, while I laid the book I was reading on the table, where it still lies—and if I said I didn’t lie about finishing it, that would be a lie.

04/02/2025

Commonly Confused Words (Save This)
Ever mixed up effect and affect? Or wondered if it's lay or lie? Here’s a quick guide to some of the most commonly mistaken word pairs:

📌 Affect vs. Effect
Affect (verb) = to influence → The weather affects my mood.
Effect (noun) = a result → The new rule had a big effect.

📌 Lie vs. Lay
Lie = to recline → I need to lie down.
Lay = to place something → Please lay the book on the table.

📌 Their vs. There vs. They’re
Their = ownership → That’s their house.
There = location → The keys are over there.
They’re = they are → They’re coming soon.

📌 Then vs. Than
Then = time → We ate, then watched a movie.
Than = comparison → She is taller than me.

📌 Your vs. You’re
Your = ownership → This is your seat.
You’re = you are → You’re my best friend.

📌 It’s vs. Its
It’s = it is → Wow, it’s cold outside!
Its = possession → The cat licked its paw.

📌 Passed vs. Past
Passed = past tense of "pass" → She passed the test.
Past = time or direction → He walked past me.

04/01/2025

Hello Salt Lake!

04/01/2025

Salt Lake City bound!

03/27/2025

Gotta love the personal touch my bank provides . . .