Wordwrought – One Writer's Journey

Chronicling my traditional publishing journey

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Author of Fantasy Novels, High, Cozy, and Urban varieties! Rep’d by Tricia Skinner of Fuse Literary!!!

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  • First Agent Edit Round: Lots and Lots of Edits

    A look inside my initial batch of Agent edits and feedback from my Literary (Super)Agent Trish. The first step in making A Cook’s Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia a shiny masterpiece of cozy goodness.

  • Season Finales, and What’s Next?

    Today I share some updates on the writing journey, including the completion of Season 2 of A Cook’s Guide to Cosmic Adventures, and final edits on “A Cook’s Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia” before sending it to my agent, Trish. I discuss the benefits of stepping away from a manuscript before revisiting it for edits, and…

  • THE Query Letter

    Here I try to demystify writing query letters to literary agents. I also share how Kevin Hearne’s query tips aided my own journey. Finally, I share the query letter that got the attention of my agent, which lead to a full manuscript request, and an offer of representation.

  • The Day I met my Agent

    On February 11, 2026, I celebrate securing representation with agent Tricia Skinner thanks to A Cook’s Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia. After months of querying and receiving multiple requests for partials and full manuscripts, this is a story of maintaining optimism despite rejections. This is a pivotal moment in my path to traditional publishing.

  • My love for Urban Fantasy, inspirations and opening lines

    I reflect on my journey into Urban Fantasy, starting with recommendations from a friend. Notable influences include The Iron Druid Chronicles, The Dresden Files, and October Daye, which inspired a passion for writing. A pivotal moment occurred after reading Legend’s and Lattes in 2025, leading to the creation of A Cook’s Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia,…