Querying Update: My First Rejection!
Six weeks in, and I received my first rejection! It may not have been the response I was hoping for, but I’m not discouraged either. Read more to find out why!
Querying & Publishing
28 Days Later: How I’m Surviving While Querying
Updates on my first wave of queries, how I’m staying in the fight, and what awaits Kaelva, Astrid, and Freyna next. Learn more in this update on The Valkyries!
Scouting the Market: Is There Room for The Valkyries?
I analyzed nearly 600 book deals to see if The Valkyries could thrive in today’s market—and what the data taught me about publishing, doubt, and strategy.
Scouting the Query Trenches: How I found 143 Agents to Query
Here’s how I researched and ranked 143 agents using QueryTracker, MSWL, and deal history—to query smarter, not harder.
Traditional vs Self-Publishing: The Path I Chose for The Valkyries
Traditional or self-published? There’s no easy answer. Here’s how I broke down both paths—and why I chose the path I did for The Valkyries.