Superheroes and Bakeries was released a week ago on December 19th, and it is off to a great start! I hope you’ve gotten your copy. The book is urban fantasy with a touch of sweet romance and cozy feels. It is set in Victory Harbour, B.C. Canada. (NOTE: In Canada, we like the ‘ou’ insteadContinue reading “What’s Next After Superheroes and Bakeries”
Category Archives: Self-publishing
Why I Wrote Luca Becomes a Therapy Dog: A Journey with a Gentle Giant
If you’ve been following my socials or on Amazon, you’ll notice a new book release this Friday, November 28th. Luca Becomes a Therapy Dog is a children’s book and there’s no fantasy involved. Why the sudden shift? At the hospital where I work, my department hosts three therapy dogs for visits with patients, staff, andContinue reading “Why I Wrote Luca Becomes a Therapy Dog: A Journey with a Gentle Giant”
Mastering Time: Finding Balance in Life and Writing
Perhaps one of the biggest challenges in anyone’s life is time. It goes by quickly, and as adults, the demands on our time only continue to increase. We have to balance home, family, work, interests, health, friends, and then all the pulls. By pulls, I mean all the things that come up. These are thingsContinue reading “Mastering Time: Finding Balance in Life and Writing”
Embracing the Joys of Publishing: An Author’s Perspective
What are the satisfying moments of publishing? A lot of people ask me if there is a sense of accomplishment in seeing my work in print. I suppose so. Though there are a lot of moments that give me and other authors that sense of ‘well-done’ or ‘good job’. For me, these feelings come whenContinue reading “Embracing the Joys of Publishing: An Author’s Perspective”
Sneak Peek: Opening Scene for Superheroes and Bakeries
By now you’ve heard of my next release, Superheroes and Bakeries, which is available for pre-sale on Amazon. The will be released December 19th! Below is the opening scene of the book, which hints at everything to come. An opening scene is the most complex piece to write in a novel. It contains many facets.Continue reading “Sneak Peek: Opening Scene for Superheroes and Bakeries”
From Fairy Tales to Urban Fantasy: A Writer’s Journey
When someone asks how long it takes to write a book, I usually say a few years. From concept to finished product, it’s a process! A few years ago, I started playing around with the idea of fairy tale retellings. I’m not a huge fan of fairy tales, more specifically, the passive princess. I didn’tContinue reading “From Fairy Tales to Urban Fantasy: A Writer’s Journey”
Coming Soon -Magic Denied
So by this time next week, Magic Denied, will be live on Amazon! I am super excited about this book and even more excited to share it with you! I wrote the first draft in 2023 as a bit of an experiment. I was immediately in love with my main character and the story, butContinue reading “Coming Soon -Magic Denied”
The Discipline of Writing
I’ve always been a writer. From my earliest memories, the written word has fascinated me. Like most people, I easily default to the excuse of, ‘life is busy’ when struggling with finding time to write. Over the years, I’ve tried numerous suggestions that have worked for other authors. I have to be honest, none ofContinue reading “The Discipline of Writing”
Self-Publishing VS Traditional Publishing
Over the past few decades, the whole realm of independent publishing, self-publishing, or being an independent author has grown. Not only have independent authors increased, but the whole industry has developed. A number of decades ago, a self-published author would write a memoir or a story. They would pay for a company to typeset, edit,Continue reading “Self-Publishing VS Traditional Publishing”
K. M. Wray 