The latest Rucksack Press news, releases, updates, events, announcements, mea culpas and huzzahs
By the numbers, during February I wrote 40,040 words, at an average of 1,068 words per day. I wrote every day, which put my writing streak at… Dum-dah-dah-dum… 501 days in a row as of Feb. 28! I cracked the big 5-0-0! February’s scribbling puts me at 82,583 words for 2019—on track for 500,000 words … Read more
A lot of folks might not necessarily think about it this way, but indie authors are also small businesses and small business owners. We get up every day and go to work. We get it done. And we do it to put amazing stories into the world that folks like you are looking for, whether … Read more
I get to add a new pin to my Map of Wanderers today! Which is always exciting. Thank you Randy B., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, for being a patron. Watch for video for more! If you’re not sure what Patreon is, it’s a great way to support creative work on a continuing basis. You can check … Read more
Wow oh wow oh wow. For years this idea was in my head. Now it’s here. Follow the Black Road, yall. WANDER is out now, worldwide, in e-book and trade paperback. Here’s how to get your copy Become a $5+ patron Apple Books Amazon Kobo Books2Read Paperbacks also available from your favorite physical or online … Read more
Yall’ve been so patient with me. It’s been two years since The Lotus and the Barley came out—the last book, it turns out, that I would write with a small child in a carrier on my back. And… I’m tearing up. Ahem. I now have a first-grader boy and a self-described “fixer girl.” But here … Read more
New article! When you’re working day-to-day with your business partners, how do you survive the ups and downs of collaboration? This was such a fun piece to work on. I got to examine the pros and cons of balancing collaboration with individual work, troubleshoot problems partners might face, and I got to talk with the … Read more
The new can’t-miss Rucksack Universe prequel novel Oct. 16, 1834 The explosion that comes to be known as The Blast burns across Ireland and England. The fires alter the course of history. A new era begins: “AB” or, “After Blast.” Oct. 19, 1834 After failing at his most crucial moment, a burned and broken hero … Read more
Heya fans and readers, I’ve got 2 new events on the calendar. Please check them out, spread the word, and I hope to see you there! You know how sometimes things come together in the most unexpected ways? Earlier this year I made arrangements to attend a writer business workshop in late October in Lincoln … Read more
What are you doing for the eclipse? In case you’ve missed it before, I’m a bit of a nerd. So after a summer of traveling, watching Once Upon a Time, doing Roadsong notes with Chief Reader and outlining another Rucksack Universe book, camping near Crater Lake with my cocktail group, and taking my kids to … Read more
The Eugene Mid-Valley Chapter of Willamette Writers hosts their annual Author’s Gala. Anthony St. Clair and other area authors read from current and upcoming works, and books are available for sale and autographs. The Author’s Gala is a celebration of Willamette Writers, members, and the art they’ve put out into the world. Tsunami Books, Eugene, … Read more