K.Emberlyn

Publishing a novel has always been a dream of mine. For years, I imagined the day I could finally hold my own book in my hands. When life finally gave me the time to chase that dream, I knew exactly where my story belonged—Louisville, Kentucky.

I was born and raised here, and I wanted to bring a little magic to the city I call home. But BLOODSTARVED isn't just about dragons, magic, and monsters. It's also inspired by the real struggles we see every day. Too many lives are lost to addiction,...

When I first started writing, there were so many things I didn’t know. I had the story, the characters, and the dream, but publishing a book takes a lot more than just finishing the last chapter. I hope sharing a little of what I learned helps another new author before they publish.

One of the first things I learned was to make sure your cover is completed early. Your cover is such an important part of your book. It is the first thing readers see, and it helps bring your story to life before...