My current series, The X Club, takes it's name from the kink club the characters are members of. But more importantly, it alludes to the fact that each book has a non-binary/genderfluid character. My authorly brain likes when things have multiple meanings! For Real was released on December first, and I promoted my book on … Continue reading The X Club
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Debut Romance Novel and Self-Publishing Woes
My debut romance novel, a male/male romantic suspense, was supposed to release tomorrow. But it released today instead! The final manuscript was due Monday, at 5 pm. Sadly I worked until 5pm, and didn't have the cover in time because I didn't think I would finish writing it in time for release. It's a viscous … Continue reading Debut Romance Novel and Self-Publishing Woes
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What have you done lately?
The past year has been wild. The pandemic, the world-wide protests, the election, working from home. No one had a normal year. Whatever normal means. I went home sick Friday, March 13, 2020. It was allergies that caused an infection, but that was also the last day my school was open to students. By Monday, … Continue reading What have you done lately?
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Sum Cum Loudly?
Did you think this would be an erotica? Sorry, journal entry! As a teen, when I saw Summa cum laude and Magna cum laude, I couldn't help but laugh. Ok, they still make me giggle! Every time my Master's degree earning aunt said she graduated Summa cum laude I repressed my laugh, remembering she was … Continue reading Sum Cum Loudly?
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My Story Isn’t Over; Semi-colon
Lost my brother when he was 15. He stole a car, drove to Oregon. His friend buckled her seat-belt as they went off the road, only paralyzed. Bryan died that night. I was seven just two weeks later. My mom made me leave my room to open presents, though I had barely stopped crying. The … Continue reading My Story Isn’t Over; Semi-colon
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What the Heck is Endmetriosis?
I haven't been writing much, or reading anything at length, for over a yea now. When people ask why I'm so tired all the time, or why I'm gripping my lower abdomen in pain, why I have trouble sleeping, why I need to be alone in the bathroom or curled in bed so often... I … Continue reading What the Heck is Endmetriosis?
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The Power of Memories
When writing a new character, I try to make sure they have a past, present and future. Many focus only on the present reality and future goals with a character, but a past gives the character context for their present... The Brain is a Muscle How many of us have heard that tired old metaphor? … Continue reading The Power of Memories
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Procrastinators Unite! Tomorrow…
Do you, too, want to be a procrastinator? Do you want to avoid all responsibilities with class and flair, or just general laziness to the point of ennui? Whether it's writing, work, paying bills, homework, eating, or anything that you should be doing! I'm here to help with this fool proof guide to not getting … Continue reading Procrastinators Unite! Tomorrow…
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Book Depression
Do you have a pile of half-read books on your nightstand or queued on your e-reader? Bookmarks and dog ears taunting you like forlorn eyes, begging you to slide them from their impressment! Perhaps I think about my bookmarks too much... Over the past seven months, I have started reading twelve books, and only finished two. One … Continue reading Book Depression
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Writer’s Block
There are several types of Writer's Block. I've gone through all of them in the past year! Some last for a few hours that feel agonizing, while others last months or even years *shivers*. I'm going to discuss the ones I know about and how I got past them, or didn't! Number 1: No ideas … Continue reading Writer’s Block
R.A. Frick 