One Author Makes A Difference
Posted on Mar 28, 2011 in Blog, Books, Guest Bloggers | 2 comments
I first ran across LK Below because we are with the same publisher. I couldn’t resist downloading her novella, Stone Cold Kiss, which was part of Lyrical Press’ “Irish Stories Collection” they put together for St. Patricks Day. (Honestly, I don’t usually go in for themed books, but this one really appealed to me.) But what prompted me to write about her today is her...
Read MoreAmy Rose Davis: No Vampires in My Fantasy! Or, Are There?
Posted on Mar 10, 2011 in Blog, Books, Guest Bloggers, Writing | 14 comments
Today’s post is a guest article by Amy Rose Davis, author of Ravenmarked. It’s a wonderful read that all lovers of epic fantasy will definitely enjoy. Sometimes when I hear a disgruntled speculative fiction purist talk about current book trends, I pick up an attitude that suggests the whole paranormal thing is brand new—that somehow, the vampire/werewolf/zombie trends are things...
Read MoreThe Dirty Parts of the Bible
Posted on Mar 4, 2011 in Blog, Reviews | 7 comments
I don’t do book reviews anymore. Oh, I still read, more than ever since I got my Kindle, but now that I’m well into my publishing journey, I just don’t feel comfortable criticising other authors. Even when books are throw-across-the-room annoying (which I don’t actually do–throw the books I mean– cuz I heart my Kindle), I just put them aside and say nothing....
Read MoreFictional Pet Peeves
Posted on Dec 22, 2010 in Blog, Books, My Thoughts, Rants | 21 comments
The other day I was over at a book blog, Loving Books, and the blog author was having a conversation about literary pet peeves. Her biggest gripe, as it turns out, is footnotes in fiction. I have to admit that while reading the comments, it soon became evident that I’m a much more peevish reader then she or her blog visitors. There are buckets of things that can drive me bat-shit-crazy when...
Read MoreA Real Author
Posted on Dec 7, 2010 in Blog, Books, My Writing, Publishing | 10 comments
I tell all writer friends, and I have many, that you become a writer/author the day you put your butt in the chair and your hands on the keyboard. The day you get your first publication acceptance is a wonderful one, but it doesn’t change the fact that you’ve been putting the work in for years, and perhaps even decades, prior to that. There are those who may tell you that you’re...
Read MoreSpec Fiction Reading Challenge
Posted on Dec 3, 2010 in Blog, Books | 6 comments
A Twitter friend of mine, Amanda Rutter from Floor to Ceiling Books, has started an online reading challenge that I thought would be fun. It’s a speculative fiction reading challenge, and all you have to do to participate is try to read twelve spec fiction novels in a year. That won’t be much of a challenge for me, because when I get in a reading groove, I can read two or three...
Read MoreMeet India Drummond
I'm a lot of other things, but mostly I'm a writer. I like books with fast action, scary killers, fantasy worlds, and a dash of romance. Maybe even all four at once. To see what types of books I write, click "Fantasy Series" in the nav bar. -- To get in touch with me, click Contact India and send me an email. 
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