Jami Fairleigh, Author at JamiFairleigh.com : Page 7 of 20

The Value of Story

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

Have you ever had a story sneak up and clobber you? One minute, you're snuggled into a comfy chair, holding a warm mug of something delicious with a story balanced on your lap. You're prepared to go on an adventure,...Read More

Charcoal and Smoke is Now Available… ish

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

The eBook version of Charcoal and Smoke is now available. But the print versions? Back when I agreed to release Charcoal and Smoke on 3/23/23 and take on the pressure of yet another preorder date, I told myself I'd get...Read More

Do You Have Too Much on Your Writer’s Plate?

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

We writers often take on too much. We already juggle our writing with the time needed for work, family, home, and self. Then when we add in the tasks necessary for marketing, learning, and networking, we can easily spend every...Read More

Rainforest Writers Retreat 2023

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

Last week, I joined the Rainforest Writers at Retreat 2023 out on the Olympic Peninsula. Like before, I found the retreat experience productive and rejuvenating. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to gift yourself with several days...Read More

Cozy Fantasy Reads

Posted on March 3, 2023March 1, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

Since I've been on a cozy fantasy kick, I thought I'd share my favorite reads (so far) with you. Not only will these delicious books make you smile, there's surely something for every fantasy lover on the list! Each of...Read More

Write Your Hobby

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

One of the easiest ways to write what you know is to incorporate something you know well, like a hobby, into your novel. Granted, I am a hobby person. So much so that I've taken to saying my hobby is...Read More

When Needs Must

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

The rain is spitting down here in the Pacific Northwest, creating a perfect, atmospheric day for writing. The day's vibe is dark and moody, the words are streaming through my fingers, and I can already see the first three books...Read More

My Fantasy Library

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

As a fiction author, I do plenty of world building in my stories, but it's still fun to build places like a fantasy library in my imagination. To start, I'd build my fantasy library extra tall, so I could have...Read More

Tips for Writing Your Book’s Acknowledgements

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

One of the last steps of book production is writing your acknowledgements section. But why? Who? And most importantly, how? First, deep breath. Second, an acknowledgements section is not required. If the thought of writing one freaks you out, you...Read More

A Plea for More Cozy Fantasy

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

If you've been looking for a new comfort read, try a cozy fantasy. What is Cozy Fantasy? These fantasy books provide feel-good reads. They are light-hearted, warm, and uplifting. They offer a reader an immersive experience into a kinder, gentler...Read More

Software Review: Duotrope

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

If you have unpublished short fiction, non fiction, or poetry, Duotrope is a great tool to help you find a publisher for it. What is Duotrope? Duotrope is a web-based subscription service that provides a global database of current publishers...Read More

Why Short-Form Fiction is Great for Writers

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

Short-form fiction is perfect for today's digital consumer. Not only do short works require less of a time investment, they are concise, fast-paced, and many times incorporate a fun twist. These stories are often meant to be read in one...Read More