I Wrote A Novel ... Now What?!

In the first episode to the AuthorTube Playlist on my YouTube Channel I share my excitement at finishing my debut novel. Then I share my anxiety over not being clear on exactly what I’m supposed to do next! The AuthorTube playlist will focus on my writing, writing process, querying to agents, and every step on the road to getting debut novel traditionally published. This series will provide insight to those fellow writers looking for someone going through the same things they are from 'imposter syndrome,' to finding beta readers/critique groups, tips for self-editing, and support for the mental anguish of querying. Join me for new episodes weekly focused specifically on the journey of going from unpublished manuscript to traditionally published author!

About my book: My story is a YA fantasy that follows Bryson Laske (that’s the characters name at this point, but who knows what revisions will bring) a gay teenager living in South city St. Louis. He is surrounded by a supportive family and a diverse group of friends that reflect the eclectic neighborhood he calls home. Being one of only a few out kids at his school, he longs for love and someone to share the ups and downs of high school with.

After a series of recurring nightmares, a dark family secret reveals most of the life he has known is a lie. He’s a powerful warlock from a prominent magical family. Their coven, led by his mother, has been on the run from his father and his family of dark magic practitioners for years. There isn’t much time to process the truth before someone he loves is taken and forced into servitude by his father’s cabal of evil sorcery. Bryson is forced to reckon with his reluctance to embrace his newly unleashed power before it’s too late and without revealing that their coven has been hiding in plain sight all along.