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A Guest Post—by My Character, Venture Delving

Recently I agreed to do a guest post on author Danyelle Leafty’s blog—as Venture Delving, the main character in my YA crossover novels about a prize fighter, Venture Untamed and Venture Unleashed....

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Guest Post About My Publishing Journey on Operation Awesome

When my friend and author of Deadwood (Pugalicious Press, September 2012), Kell Andrews invited me to do a guest post on the group blog Operation Awesome, I knew it was time to share my publication...

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Sneak Preview of Venture Unbroken!

It’s almost here! Venture Unbroken officially releases in just a few days, on September 15. Some of you have been waiting for months, or, as my son so patiently put it, “FOREVER.” I had fun writing...

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It’s Release Day for Venture Unbroken!

Venture Unbroken is out now on Amazon.com, Amazon.UK, and BN.com! In the aftermath of the All Richland Absolute Fighting Championship, Venture Delving is ready to build a new future for himself. But...

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It’s Paperback Release Day for Venture Untamed!

Venture Untamed, the first novel in my Venture series, is now available on Amazon in paperback! “A splendid story about a boy fighting to be a man.” —Bookfiend “For believable characters, strong...

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It’s Paperback Release Day for Venture Unleashed!

Venture Unleashed, the second book in the Venture series, is out now in paperback. Venture Delving leaves his home in Twin Rivers to train at the renowned Champions Center, in pursuit of his dream to...

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Creating Worlds, Choosing Words—Why My Characters Don’t “Box”

Recently a reader asked me why I didn’t call a roundhouse kick a roundhouse kick in the Venture series. The question sparked a great conversation about word choice and world-building. In the Venture...

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More Venture Books on the Way!

I’m so excited to be diving back into writing the Venture series. Other obligations have kept me away from Venture, Jade, Dasher, Earnest, Chance, and so many other beloved characters for a while. I...

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A New Post About Crushing Dreams, on the Venture Books Blog

Tonight I posted on the Venture Books blog about a time I realized I was being a dream crusher. Teachers, parents, and coaches, please stop by and share your experiences guiding others who dare to...

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