by Shayne | Oct 20, 2026 | Writing
What it’s been like since I signed with a literary agent. In 2025 we went out on submission with Revealing Me. Everyone passed on it. I revised and edited another manuscript, and we’re waiting to hear back from editors. It’s a lot of waiting. But...
by Shayne | Nov 17, 2025 | Books, Writing
My Rebecca Reading Vlog I’ve been trying to re-read the classic gothic romantic suspense novel Rebecca for over a year now. I finally did it. Had so much fun. Remembered next to nothing from the first read years ago. It might have been high school. All I...
by Shayne | May 19, 2025 | Writing
I hit a major milestone in my author career. I now have a literary agent. I signed with Katie Thomas of Beck Literary Agency in April. We’re going out on submission with my manuscript that I describe as She’s Got to Have It meets Cinderella. I talk about...
by Shayne | Aug 31, 2024 | Books, Writing
I answer ten questions from the Booktube Newbie Tag . . . and share some revelations about why I love reading. Yes, wounds from childhood come up. It’s a good time. Why did you start this channel? What are some fun and unique things you can bring to Booktube?...
by Shayne | Dec 6, 2022 | Writing
I now have a logo. An actual, professional logo that I’m thrilled with. After surveying a few graphic designers, I selected Qamber Designs & Media. I liked the range of their portfolio and felt like their style matched the look and feel I was going for. I found...
by Shayne | Nov 15, 2022 | Writing
For NaNoWriMo this year, I’m working on a new(ish) project. It’s ménage erotic romance between two musicians and their photo-videographer. As I’m working I’m putting together a look book of things that remind me of people, scenes, and moods in the story. It can be...
