Editing News

It has come to my attention that a few of my older books, Like the Robyn Hood series and Princess Ahira, are in great need of some TLE, or Tender Loving Editing. My editor, Sunshine, recently combed through both of the Robyn Hood books and I’m devoting myself to Princess Ahira. Princess Ahira is getting a formatting facelift, and I’m tightening up the writing as I go. (In example I’m replacing words that don’t necessarily belong in the world/time that I portray Ahira to live in, fixing errors, cutting back descriptive language, etc.)

Robyn Hood will be getting the same treatment from me, but for now Ahira is the book that is really getting a remake. I’m announcing this because when I release the new, cleansed version of Princess Ahira I plan to mark the price up to $2.99. The new version will include some bonus content (two short stories) but if you don’t mind formatting errors and you do mind the upcoming price tag I suggest you snag a copy while it’s available at 99 cents.

Some of you may be wondering why I’m bothering to fix books I’ve already released. Truth be told I wasn’t aware of how to properly format a word file so it could be loaded onto a Kindle when I released Princess Ahira. I’m much better at that process now, so when I look back at Princess Ahira it’s more than a little embarrassing. Plus I am fond of Princess Ahira, and no story deserves the horrid errors I’ve discovered in it.

Thanks for reading, Champions, I will speak to you on Wednesday!

Princess Ahira Oatmeal

Oatmeal isn’t really a recipe per say because just about anyone can make it, but I’m such a dork I actually figured out what toppings the main cast from Princess Ahira would put in their oatmeal–which Azmaveth and Ahira have frequently for breakfast in Princess Ahira. I’m feeling a burning desire to share my dorkiness with you all, so we can eat Author-Obsessive-Princess-Ahira-Oatmeal together.

Here’s what to do if you don’t know how to make oatmeal. (Not that instant stuff in the little packets, I’m talking about actual oatmeal that you cook on the stove.)

1. Go to the supermarket

2. Buy a box/canister/container of oatmeal.

3. Take said purchase home

4. Read the directions on the container and make your oatmeal.

It doesn’t take long to make, although it does hit your stomach like a sack of potatoes. Still, with the right toppings it is delicious. As a side note I’m not giving you quantities on most of the oatmeal toppings, that’s because you’ll want to flavor them to suit your tastes. Anyway, without further ado, here’s how the Princess Ahira characters flavor their oatmeal.

Ahira: A simple recipe for a simple princess

1. Honey

2. Nuts (Pecans or walnuts are best.)
   

Azmaveth: For the fussy dragon in your life

1. Apple chunks (the smaller the better)

2. Brown sugar

3. dash of cinnamon

4. Granola (chocolate granola is the best)

5. Butter
   

Zerah: Because blue is always better

1. Regular white sugar

2. Raisins (He’s such a sour grape)

3. Blueberries

4. Blackberries

5. Milk (He likes his oatmeal soupy)

Aaron: Who cares how it tastes if it feeds ya?

1. Salt

2. Pepper

3. Nuts or sunflower seeds (Pine nuts or salted nuts apparently taste best with salt and pepper. Don’t quote me on that though.)

Yes, Aaron’s toppings are no joke. That is an actual way people flavor their oatmeal. Granted I think it is an excessively gross way, but whatever floats your boat. (Can you imagine what Cinders would put in her oatmeal??)

Be Proud Plz!

So I was strangely motivated to really bust my butt this weekend. (I find it best if I don’t question my bursts of productivity, but embrace them and move on.) I finished the book trailer for My Life at the MBRC, which is available on my Amazon author page. (It’s on the right side at the bottom.) I also released a second book on Amazon!

Princess Ahira is a humorous, young adult fantasy book, just like My Life at the MBRC. It’s about 120 pages, give or take a few, and it stars Princess Ahira–a tomboyish princess who is kidnapped by dragons. Ahira is taken in by a dragon named Azmaveth–a royal, bookish, and slightly cowardly dragon who fancies himself an inventor of spells and such. Ahira manages to befriend Azmaveth, and enjoys living with him. (Although she wishes he wasn’t such a pig in terms of cleanliness.) Unfortunately, Ahira isn’t visiting the dragons during a peaceful time. The valkyrie, mystical female warriors bent on dominion over magic, are marching against the dragons, and everything—from dragons to gnomes—are rallying together to fight back. What Ahira doesn’t know is that her emotions and romantic life will have a powerful impact on the looming war.

Finally just a quick reminder, I’m recording for my first Story Time tomorrow Thursday, December 13. If you have a question please submit it now! ASAP! I’ll be recording in the afternoon so you have all morning to get your questions to me, just fill out a forum in the “About Story Time” page. The Story Time session probably won’t be released until Saturday. I’ll make an announcement on here as well as twitter so you guys can check it out!