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Point of View: Through the Looking Glass

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A week ago, I was freaking out. My new book “Skythane” was about to come out, and a combination of a story rejection and a potential bad review had me pulling out my hair. After all, it’s not every week you celebrate your first novel, and it turns out that can come with a lot of stress. How a week can change things. The book released on Friday to a torrent of great reviews (thank you, one and all), and while it’s too soon to tell how sales will go, I’m in a whole better place this week than last. And … Read more

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Today in Skythane Reviews

Skythane

A new 4.5 star rating from Mari at Bayou Book Junkie: “I like to read a little bit of everything, mix it up a bit, so to speak, historical, contemporary, even the occasional BDSM or MF book. However, Sci-Fi and fantasy are perhaps the ones I read the least, mostly because I can be a tad particular with them since it takes real talent to build worlds like you need to do in this genre. Scott Coatsworth did a fantastic job with that in this novel! He created a world that felt relatable and added just enough detail and description to … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Pat Henshaw

Pat Henshaw - Foothills Pride

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Pat Henshaw – Pat is practically my neighbor her in Sacramento, but we had to go all the way to Florida – to last year’s Dreamspinner Retreat – to meet in person. Now we see each other much more regularly, something for which I am thankful for. Thanks so much, Pat, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: Tell me about a unique or quirky habit of yours. Pat Henshaw: This isn’t so much a habit … Read more

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More Skythane Reviews

Skythane

The Skythane reviews continue to roll in: First off, Diane at Hearts on Fire: “This is a fantastic story – and the first in the Oberon series – which is good since the book ended with a couple of twists with the characters! …The story has elements of mystery, an action adventure story, multiple worlds and an unseen power that could be getting unstable even if many dismiss it as mere superstition. The characters are well written, with a story that starts out steady, but moves to a faster pace once all the parts and characters seem to be in … Read more

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Skythane Release Day – The First Reviews

Skythane

Today’s the day! My first novel Skythane just hit the virtual shelves, and the release day reviews are rolling in. 🙂 First up, Jessie G: The world building alone is totally wow and if this isn’t the foundation for a series, I’d be hugely disappointed… The build-up and world building make it so that it gets better the further you delve into it. It’s not a book to skim lest you miss some important nugget that will either provide insight or be another twist to the saga. You’ll not only walk away satisfied, you’ll definitely be asking ‘when’s the next book … Read more

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Point of View: This is the Week

Skythane

You know when you have a big event coming up, something that could redefine your entire life? I’m looking down the barrel of one of those right now. On Friday, my very first novel – Skythane – comes out from Dreamspinner Press. I’m also waiting for responses this month on my second novel and a novella. This could be when things really take off for me. Or… This could be a moment when nothing really changes. It’s a strange place to be in, this anticipatory time. Checking my author account to see how many pre-sales I have daily. Okay, twice a day. Okay, … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Christopher Koehler

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Christopher Koehler – Christopher is one of my “neighbors” – he’s just two cities to the left, in Davis, and is part of our local Queer Sacramento Author’s Collective, so it’s with particular pleasure that I welcome him to the hot seat. Thanks so much, Christopher, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What fantasy realm would you choose to live in and why? Christopher Koehler: Julian May’s Galactic Milieu, because so many … Read more

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Point of View: Waiting

waiting - Scott

It’s something every author has to learn to do – to wait gracefully for a response after submitting a story to a publisher. Right now, I’m waiting on two – one’s a stand-alone YA novella, and the other’s a sci fi novel that I hope will launch a new trilogy. I am calm. I am relaxed. I am TOTALLY FREAKING OUT AND WHY HAVEN’T THEY GOTTEN BACK TO ME DO THEY HATE ME AM I A HORRIBLE WRITER WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?’ *takes deep breath* I am calm. I am relaxed. As you become more experienced at your craft and … Read more

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Author Spotlight: C.P. Dunphey

C.P. Dunphey

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, C.P. Dunphey – C. P. Dunphey was born in Staten Island, New York. He grew up in Southern Mississippi and had an interest in writing since he was very young. In 2015, he founded his own publishing company, Gehenna Publishing House. His first novel, Plane Walker, was released in 2016. He hopes to further his writing as well as offer authors opportunities to be heard and read, his dream being that Gehenna … Read more

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Point of View: Building A New Site

Queeromance Ink

Last month, something extraordinary happened. And I don’t mean in the sense that it was something great. Quite the contrary – All Romance eBooks imploded in a sudden and unexpected four day event that started on December 27th, leaving many readers without access to their purchased books and authors with little to no royalties for three months of holiday sales. I was one of the lucky ones, but only because I have very low sales to begin with as a fairly new author. But some of our author friends got burned for thousands of dollars in the collapse. A few days … Read more