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Road Kill Available on Amazon

As of this morning, Road Kill: Texas Horror by Texas Writers, Vol 2, featuring my short-story "Thirsty Ground," is now available for purchase on Amazon! This Halloween season, embrace the creeping dread of Texas living with a copy of Road Kill for your very own. For those of you who can't make it to any of the book … Continue reading Road Kill Available on Amazon →

S.G. Baker Author Update Leave a comment October 4, 2017May 6, 2018 1 Minute

Road Kill Update: Release Date

An update on the Roadkill anthology publication

S.G. Baker Author Update Leave a comment August 31, 2017May 6, 2018 1 Minute

Writing Update: I’m Getting Published

Here's a thing to add to my future autobiography: last weekend I was on a trip with some friends in Tulsa and early on Sunday morning, after a night of precious little sleep, I drowsily checked my phone. There I found an email from one of the editors of Road Kill: Texas Horror by Texas Writers, … Continue reading Writing Update: I’m Getting Published →

S.G. Baker Author Update 1 Comment July 25, 2017May 6, 2018 2 Minutes

The Character Description Project

I hosted something of a creative community project on Facebook the week before last, mostly by accident. By 'accident,' I mean that I didn't expect it to explode into the huge deal it became (for me at least.) Here's how it went down: Writing About Writing (And Occasionally Some Writing) author Chris Brecheen (a fabulous … Continue reading The Character Description Project →

S.G. Baker Author Update 3 Comments May 30, 2017May 6, 2018 2 Minutes

Fourth 2017 Writing Goal Complete

In which I blather about reaching writing goals surprisingly early.

S.G. Baker Author Update Leave a comment April 17, 2017 2 Minutes

Third 2017 Writing Goal Complete

In which I celebrate writing more on a project than I ever have.

S.G. Baker Author Update Leave a comment April 3, 2017 1 Minute

Ultimate 2017 Word Count Goal Complete

In which I talk about setting goals and destroying them.

S.G. Baker Author Update 1 Comment April 2, 2017April 3, 2017 1 Minute

Second 2017 Writing Goal Complete

In which I talk about meeting word goals and fangirl about new books.

S.G. Baker Author Update Leave a comment March 3, 2017 2 Minutes

First 2017 Writing Goal Complete

I made it to my first word goal last month! To celebrate, I got myself a new haircut and it's wicked adorable. Now only 75,000-ish more words to go to complete this novel draft. I'm this. close. to hitting my next word count goal before the end of this month. Just have to power through this … Continue reading First 2017 Writing Goal Complete →

S.G. Baker Author Update Leave a comment February 21, 2017March 7, 2017 1 Minute

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S.G. Baker is a writer and editor who penned the Hopeful Wanderer web series, forthcoming as a novel-in-stories. She has authored climate fiction, fantasy, and horror shorts in Beneath the Bluebonnets, Writing the Mother Road, Freelancer, The Legacy, Little Blue Marble, and Road Kill Vol. 2. Find out more at summergbaker.com!

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The Hopeful Wanderer
✨Countdown✨

On October 22, 2026, wander a world driven from mundane to magical by a secret hidden at its heart.

A slow apocalypse has corroded a distant planet, with the uncanny living in uneasy commune alongside those remaining. On a forgotten quest from the stars, the Wanderer roams among them, through crumbling societies and vibrant wildernesses, navigating a murky path toward an incredible past.

While helping and receiving help-or hindrance-from strange denizens of unusual destinations, the Wanderer must finish righting a wrong that threatens to extinguish the universe itself. Should memory of the responsibility return at all.

Join readers who loved the web series and journey alongside them in discovering the Wanderer's wondrous past and hopeful mission to save the stars.

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Appearances

Find me in the extra-digital world!

Jun 6 11a–3p
Readiculous Summer Book Fair
Texas High Plains Writers Booth
Amarillo, TX

Jun 13 4-6p
Route 66 Centennial Festival
Texas High Plains Writers Booth 41
Amarillo, TX

Jul 4 12-3p
Canyon Fair on the Square

Texas High Plains Writers Booth
Canyon, TX

Aug 1
Ama-Con
Texas High Plains Writers Booth
Amarillo, TX – Amarillo Civic Center

Nov 7 11a–3p
Readiculous Book Fair
Texas High Plains Writers Booth
Amarillo, TX – The Party Suite of Amarillo

All-Time Hits

Check out my top posts!

'Said' vs. Synonyms: How to use both as dialogue tagsJuly 28, 2022
Never Apologize: A note to writers about burnout guiltAugust 11, 2022
‼️The Hopeful Wanderer Cover Reveal‼️August 31, 2026

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