Fiction

Synopses for my Trilogy: A Feast of Spoiling Spoilers Awaits You

Thanks to the Manuscript Academy's classes, I've come to a better understanding of what a synopsis should be. I used to confuse a summary or pitch with a synopsis. I'm certain my ignorance cost me some queries. Ouch. This is still basically me, reading with cats, testing the shielding properties... Read more →

Recently published book suggestions for my comps, please!

Do you read a lot of fiction? I need well-read people like you to suggest recently published books for my "comps". Recently published means 2020-2024. What’s a comp? Comps are comparable works, which an agent uses to pitch a manuscript to publishers. The standard is to provide two comps. Not... Read more →

AI is invading critique groups: what to do?

As of this writing, I have no idea how to create AI-generated content. I’m uncharacteristically not curious about learning how. Uncharacteristic, because normally new tech makes my inner nerd all giddy. This tech, when applied to writing at least, makes my inner ethicist want to vomit. I am trying to be balanced. I am often wrong about things. Read more →