Upon the Wings of Greater Things

The creative endeavours of Starla Huchton

Milestones and Reflections

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Two of my minions had checkups today, and as I was chatting with the doctor amidst her typing in medical things, she asked what it is I do. I gave my usual answer of freelance graphic designer and author, as that’s become my knee-jerk reaction rather than stuttering, self-conscious response, at which point she asked me if I’d published anything.

This is what gave me pause, not because I was asking myself if I should give the “self-published disclaimer” (this is not a post about that because I am OVER that discussion), but I couldn’t remember what number to fill in for the “I’ve published ____ books” part.

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Jumping Genres: Reflections

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At Balticon this past weekend I was part of one of the very last panels of the con. The audience was tiny, which was to be expected for a panel taking place the last day of the con, but I thought you might like to hear my thoughts on the subject.

The title of the panel was “How Hard Can It Be? Jumping Out of Genre,” and was actually one of my suggested ideas this year. Over the last few years, my writing has been all over the place, and I wondered if other authors had experienced some of the strangeness I feel when I talk about writing in multiple genres, or how scary that can be, especially if you don’t know if your audience will follow you.

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2013: Looking Back and Looking Forward

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Oh my goodness. Where has the year gone?

2013 was a strange year for me. Not only did it bring the longest deployment of my husband that my family has had since 2007, but it also saw us moving into a brand new home in a brand new state, new schools for the kids, and a change in how life in general works for the Huchton house.

All that is on a personal level. It’s been a little crazy at times (okay, like all the time), but that’s not what this post is about.

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PROGENY Cover and Blurb Reveal!

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Well, I know some of you have been waiting on the edge of your seats to find out what the next book in the Endure series holds in store for Lydia and Daniel, and today I have a little peek for you!

It’s time to see the cover and feast your eyes on the blurb for the next volume in the series!

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Sneak Peek Saturday – An Early Look At PROGENY

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Because I’m so very happy about how the blog tour has gone this past week, I’m giving you all a little present.

Welcome to Sneak Peek Saturday. This is just a little look at book 3 of the Endure series, posted as a thank you to all the folks who read and reviewed Maven and Nemesis the last few days. Truly, your kind words and support mean the world to me.

It’s not a long look, but here’s a tiny taste of Progeny…

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The Almighty Dollar: MAVEN Price Drop

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So, I made a decision. With book 2 of the Endure series launching on Monday (you can already order the print version here, BTW!), I decided to give people a little more incentive to give the series a shot. [Read more…]