When I first wrote The Elemental’s Guardian back in 2011 during NaNoWriMo, I had no idea how my tiny Floridian setting would turn into a worldwide search for elementals. That’s
When I first wrote The Elemental’s Guardian back in 2011 during NaNoWriMo, I had no idea how my tiny Floridian setting would turn into a worldwide search for elementals. That’s
“It’s a concept coined by some Swiss physician named Paracelcus in the sixteenth century, corresponding to the four elements of antiquity: earth, fire, air, and water. Apparently, elementals are beings
When I was at the Farmington Author & Book Festival two weeks ago, a few of the authors in our shared tent got into the discussion of New Adult fiction.
Some of the biggest problems I have with marketing The Elemental’s Guardian are the confusion between Contemporary Fantasy and Urban Fantasy (which I’ve already brought up in this blog post
Right from the start, I’d always wanted hardcover editions of my books. They have timeless appeal, and they’re sturdy. I’ve never liked how easily paperbacks bend and get creased. But
Happy 5th Anniversary to swraine.com! I can’t believe my website and blog have been around for five years! I started the blog with the idea to imitate my favorite author,
Can you believe The Elemental’s Guardian has been out for two months already? While my social media posts, blog posts, and monthly newsletters continued to focus primarily on TEG, I’ve
As an author, I’ve poured countless hours into crafting the scenes in my novels. Each moment—from the explosive action sequences to the quiet moments of introspection—is constructed, then carefully revised
BOOK REVIEW: HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE BY DIANA WYNNE JONES One day, Sophie Hatter, eldest of three, is turned into an old lady by the powerful Witch of the Waste. To break
Welcome to part 2 of the things I’ve researched! Being a steampunk author, I’ve done a lot of research, especially when it comes to the Victorian era. And being a