Author Q&A- Jenna Miles “The Catch”
We asked Jenna Miles, author of “The Catch”, about her journey with literature, the writing world, and tips for fellow authors. See what she says below! If you could have dinner with another author (alive or dead), who would it be? I would love to chat with William Shakespeare over a pint or two! I […]
Author Q&A- Lauryn Pena “Love & Mardi Gras”
We asked Lauryn Peña, the author of Love & Mari Gras, about her journey with literature, the writing world, and tips for fellow authors. See what she says below! If you could have dinner with another author (alive or dead), who would it be? LP: F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby is my favorite book. […]
New Year’s Giveaway!
Hello everybody! In celebration of the new year and 48 States getting named one of the Best Indie Books in 2022, I’m hosting a giveaway! 20 lucky winners will be sent a copy of all 3 of my books, a Flesh & Bone Publishing tote bag, and two pins that feature characters from my books! […]
In Praise of Moderation
Moderation isn’t sexy. Romeo and Juliette did not burn with an even-keeled temperament and devotion to compromise and civility. In the film adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” ( screenplay by the incomparable Emma Thompson), Elinor is excoriated by her sister Marianne for offering a less than passionate response when asked about a paramour. […]
Choosing Your Soundtrack
I’m not sure what other people daydream about, but lately I’ve been obsessed with what the soundtrack for my books would sound like if they were ever turned into a television series or a movie. (I’ve also thought about directors – but that is a blog for another time.) I know you’re thinking, Evette, a […]
Here’s to Scary Monsters and Super Creeps
Happy Halloween, almost. It’s astonishing that this year is nearly over. Time has been simultaneously dragging on and flying by as we grapple with the horror of a global pandemic and the terrible loss of life. We’re almost two years into what would normally be considered the stuff of a cinema blockbuster: a fast moving […]
Let’s Talk About Sex
Years ago, my husband informed his aunt that I’d written a novel. “Does it have sex in it?” She asked. “People like to read about sex.” His aunt was right of course. Many readers do like to read about sex. Today, thanks to self-publishing and e-books, readers have a wide range of choices that run […]
How A Failed Playwright Became a Novelist
There would never have been a Dark Horse Trilogy if I hadn’t been such an utter failure as a playwright. Olivia and her spirit guide Elsa represent the evolution of an idea about a successful female political consultant, who through a series of unforeseen events finds herself marginally employed and halfway to being a full-time […]
Bittersweet Endings: What Happens to the Characters When You Finish Your Novel ?
After eight years, I’ve finally finished the third book in my trilogy. Because I like a challenge, I accidentally on purpose stuck writing another novel in the middle of what was already a long process – nevertheless, a first draft of Book 3 is safely tucked in a file folder on my desk, as I […]
Send in the Swallows
July was a big month. Not only did I complete the first draft of the final installment in the Dark Horse Trilogy – lovingly called Book 3 for now, but I also completed a second story I’d been working on through tattoos. Brücius von Xylander, the owner and genius behind Black Serum Tattoo Studio, recently […]