AurynHadleyJan 22, 20173 minThe Confusing Life of a WomanLuckily, I’ve lead a life that defies most of those, while making me a little bit “girly”. My husband loves that part the most. He...
AurynHadleyJan 21, 20173 minFemale Villains and HeroesWhile many people were agreeing – or mentioning great literary examples that would qualify for this – a large group was complaining that...
AurynHadleyJan 20, 20173 minMy Version of Politics (Iliri style)Rise of the Iliri books, rules and governing have been a key point of contention – mainly about the fairness of the laws for the iliri....
AurynHadleyJan 19, 20173 minPublishing Contests confuse meFirst off, why would you want to fight to win the right to be published by some small press? What can they offer you? How will your...
AurynHadleyJan 17, 20173 minWhen Science and Fantasy CollideTake steam punk as an example. In recent years, its popularity has skyrocketed. You get the social constrictions of history with the...
AurynHadleyJan 11, 20174 minWhy I writeThen, as an adult, I became the victim of online bullying. Now, it’s a very strange situation to be a grown-ass woman, unable to escape...
AurynHadleyJan 10, 20172 minHow books affect usNow, don’t get me wrong. For a writer, any and all writing feels important, but if it’s junk, it doesn’t really count. Anything we...
AurynHadleyJan 9, 20172 minEventually, it catches upAnd not some pie in the sky goal. I need a path to work toward, so that once I reach it, I can set a new one. Maybe it’s like a map to...
AurynHadleyDec 23, 20161 minThere’s something to be said for giving things away.Instead, I’ve been the one winning. Having new readers contact me to say they really liked it, or others who let me know that they’ve...
AurynHadleyDec 14, 20164 minIn the spirit of the HolidaysFor the last decade, I haven’t celebrated Christmas. As a business owner, it’s always a horrible time of year (until now). The...
AurynHadleyDec 10, 20162 minWhat my fans wantavailable now for pre-order, releases December 24th). Now, I’m on to the next book, working to clean up the mess that is the rough draft...
AurynHadleyDec 6, 20162 minImpressing the FansFor me, I think that’s the biggest worry I have. I adore my fans. The more I learn who you people are, the more I want to give back. I...
AurynHadleyNov 25, 20162 minI spent my Turkey Day being productiveInstead, I spent my free time writing the next book (or one of them, at any rate) and researching marketing. You see, I’ve finally hit...
AurynHadleyNov 19, 20162 minSexy Alpha Males – or notThey’re also shallow. I’ve mentioned before that I like my male heroes to be a bit more than a bank account and six pack abs. I also...
AurynHadleyNov 16, 20164 minThat’s not an elephantThe problem is that much of the human condition is debated in politics. That makes this a very big, very grey line. I think I can walk...
AurynHadleyOct 21, 20163 minLife as an AuthorYou see, being an author means that I run a small business. Unlike many other indies, I honestly do. I have a publishing company that I...
AurynHadleyOct 20, 20163 minWhat comes next…But there are so many options! I have Romances, Romanesque fantasy, science fiction, science fantasy, and just some whacked out stuff...
AurynHadleyOct 12, 20162 minThis isn’t about politics, it’s about language.I write about women. I write strong women, seductive women, and sexually naive women. I write about women in trouble, women who save...
AurynHadleyOct 10, 20162 minAnd then Life HappensThen, Inseparable came out. I’m hoping my fans enjoy it as much as I loved writing it. The release went nice and smooth, but sadly, I...
AurynHadleySep 25, 20163 minInterrupted When WritingI have no idea how others do it. All too often, I hear about writers who work full time (I’m a part-time day-jobber and full-time...