Starlight Farm's Kennel for Talking Dogs
In a world where magic runs wild and dogs begin talking, Rachel and Marcus create a sanctuary on their farm with one mission: Find Goose, Baguette, and Barky the families they deserve.
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Books I'm building.
Three books, written on livestream right in front of your eyes. From Fantasy to Thrillers, every book is filled with memorable characters, wild worlds, and exciting settings.
Upon Careless Gray Hills
As tensions explode between locals and newcomers, Adam and Kendall must expose a killer before becoming targets themselves. In Whittier, secrets mean life or death.
Read more →Tiny Doors
— A campground full of lively characters and a forest full of magic —
Tiny Doors
Devon goes on a trip to find his mother. Instead, he finds a small town and a big mystery
Read more →Short Fiction
Stories, free to read.
New short fiction every few weeks — literary, speculative, and a recurring series called On The Screen where I read a TV show like a manuscript.
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Two ways to make your book better.
I coach writers through the whole messy middle of writing a novel, and I do rigorous developmental edits for drafts that are ready for a real second pair of eyes.
While you write
Book Coaching
For writers in the middle of a draft who need a reader who already knows what's broken.
$125 / session
60-minute meeting per session. Recommended cadence: 1–2 per month.
- 60-minute audio/video meeting per session
- I read and analyze 10k words between every meeting
- Developmental editing, story plotting, narrative guidance
- Running commentary on a shared Google Doc
- As frequent or infrequent as your draft needs
When the draft is done
Developmental Editing
For a finished manuscript that's ready for a full structural read. Up to 80k words.
$400 (up to 80k words)
$50 per additional 10k words. Discount on Book Coaching after the edit.
- Full read of your manuscript (80k words; +$50/10k beyond)
- Diagrams of narrative structure
- Trope and genre analysis
- 120-minute audio/video deep-dive meeting
- Discount on Book Coaching following completion
Carson is equal parts teacher, coach, friend, and cheerleader. He expresses his opinions clearly while making sure not to step on your toes. That support was just what I needed!
— Priya L.Debut novelist, 2025
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