Here's a book trailer I made for my new book, JACKSON JAMES AND THE FANGS OF DOOM. MG fantasy set in Romania. Vampires, shadow wolves, garden gnomes, the works. Eerie but humorous. Currently out on submission to publishing houses 😊 Wish us luck!

Does anyone have any writing tips/resources for writing flat character arcs, particularly when it comes to flaws?

Readers/writers: Who are your favorite flat arc characters in fiction—and why do they work?

Happiest birthday to the best agent ever!! 🎉🎉🎉

This sounds amazing!

I've made a sample chapter video for my MG fantasy, Jackson James and the Stolen Heartstone, which is currently on submission. It features my eerie, ridiculous, and highly unqualified villains. If you're an editor who enjoys creepy fun with a comic twist, feel free to reach out!

getting practical on the substack today!

As a writer, the person who weaved the word "toejam" has my utmost respect. Bravo 👏

A. FOWL X SNICKET A 12yo stumbles upon a world of mythical creatures in England and finds a dying sprite whose only hope is a stolen artifact. He must outwit ruthless enforcers, battle monsters, and pull off an impossible heist—or lose his friend forever. #MupPit #MG #OS #AG

When Jackson’s parents are kidnapped by a vampire influencer in Transylvania, he has one night to break into a castle, battle shadow wolves, and outwit the undead, all with help of garlic bread, troublesome gnomes, and one extremely cursed pig. #MupPit #AG #OS #MG

🥳SECOND DRAFT OF MY MG GREEK GOD FANTASY BOOK COMPLETE!!!🥳 One draft to go and it's out to beta readers! I'm excited/nervous 😅 (Video I took from the town it's based)

I'm so excited to share that, for the 1st time in my 38 years, I now get to write my children's books for a very special little someone. My heart is overflowing ❤️❤️❤️

Eeeek! My debut thriller THE BETTER MOTHER is now available for preorder! And the amazing B&N in Fairfax, VA will be hosting my release event on Feb. 10! So now thru 7/11 you can preorder for 25% off and pick it up AT THE EVENT! 😀🙌

YEEEEEEEW! Go Claire!

You could get one. Or, I mean, you could get both … 😘

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21 for me ✈️

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