It’s time for my annual “looking back / looking forward” blog post.
In which I glance back at the dreams I had for the past year and see how I did, and then we discuss some of the new (or recurring) dreams I have for the new year.
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The following list is my top 15 favorite fantasy reads of 2022. In order to be eligible to make the list, they must be:
novel length
speculative fiction (fantasy or science fiction generally)
Indie/small publisher is a bonus for getting on the list, because I don’t think authors like Terry Pratchett or J.K. Rowling really need any extra help from little old me, but I don’t make it a hard-and-fast rule because
1) we all know how good I am at following my own rules (not good at all) and
2) I like having a little flexibility built in!
Today is the day that many people venture out of their homes on epic quests for a really good deal.
But when you’re done with the long lines and the crazy hustle and bustle… you definitely ought to treat yourself to a cozy blanket, some hot cocoa (or other warm beverage of your choice), and a good book.
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Good morning, Fearless Adventurers!
As I’ve been writing up a storm here in the Stormcave for the past month and a half, I thought maybe you would enjoy a bit more of a peek into my process. From first idea to published product… what goes on behind the page, as it were?
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In Which I Fan-Girl Over Getting to Meet A Favorite Author
12-year old Jenelle had read just about everything there was to read in our local library’s YA fantasy section.
And so, she ventured over into the adult fantasy and sci-fi area… where she discovered something incredible.
A Star Wars book.
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Dear Reader, you are awesome, do you know that?
Seriously. I just want to thank you all for your patience with me. I know I’m not the fastest writer in the world (faaaaar from it!) And I know that I’ve had a tendency to disappear for months on end lately. This year has been really weird, because I’ve felt like I had very little to share about… and yet, so, so, SO much work is getting done behind the scenes.
Because you are so awesome, I wanted to give you a bit of a better glimpse of what all has been going on behind the page here in the Stormcave, where I’m at on this author adventure, and most importantly, when you will get to read a new Jenelle Leanne Schmidt book.
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