Book trailer: Traitor’s Knot Part 1

It’s launch day, everyone! I’m pleased to finally release the first part of my book trailer. Thank you to everyone who helped spread the news. When I started thinking about a book trailer, I immediately knew that I wanted to create a series. Since the story is told through two characters, James Hart and Elizabeth Seton, it’s only fair that each gets their own trailer. Warning: This book trailer is rated “PR” (Pro-Royalist).  Traitor’s Knot Part 1: On January 30, 1649, King Charles I was executed by Parliament. Moderate MP’s against the proceedings were purged from Parliament and prevented from casting their…

What’s in a name?

Apparently everything. The right name will trigger an emotional response be it humour, curiosity, wonder or anticipation, and this is what you want, especially for a novel. With that in mind, I’ve decided to rename my story. For a very long time it has been called by its working title, Highwayman, mainly because I have an interest in highwaymen, pirates, and altogether unsavoury (but fascinating) blackguards. I’m sure that I’m not alone given the reams of literature on the subject. But my story has entered into its adulthood, and it is about more than just a highwayman. It’s about divided loyalties, sacrifice…

#1LineWed

The highlight of my week is participating in #1LineWed. For those who’ve never heard of this hashtag, this event is sponsored by the RWA Kiss of Death Chapter (gotta love the name!). #1LineWed gives all writers the opportunity to share (in 140 characters or less) lines from their WIP. Every week, there’s a new prompt and a new challenge to somehow condense your sweat and blood in so few characters. It’s an excellent way to force yourself to self-edit. It’s also a great place to connect with wonderful writers, and I do look forward to reading their tweets. This week, the…