The Clerk

Category: General

  • Stay in the Loop – Join the Mailing List!

    My debut novel is available online and at bookstores, and I’d love for you to be part of the journey.By joining the mailing list, you’ll get early access to giveaways and launch events. No spam—just the good stuff. Sign up to get the latest news straight to your inbox. Paperback Vanguardian: Book I Clerk, The… →

  • The Stone Shed

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  • Free Excerpt – Vanguardian

    I’m excited to share an exclusive excerpt from my novel Vanguardian. This scene introduces you to two main characters of the story, Fabien and Lucian. →

  • Update on S.N. Petro’s Book Series

    Why is The Warrior’s Seed no longer on Wattpad? What’s up with the S.N. Petro series? Who is S.N. Petro? The video below has all the answers, and just might be the most boring video you’ll watch all 2016. Believe me, I tried to redo this video many times. This is the best I could do… →

  • Go Ahead, Finish College — Please

    The average degree holder can earn 84% more over a lifetime than someone with only a high school diploma or GED. →

  • Yes, I’m Still on a Break — but I’m Not Gone!

    I’m dedicating my time to furthering my education in writing. I’ve learned a lot from completing my first book, The Warrior’s Seed. My mission now is to reduce the amount of time I spend editing my works and worrying about what my audience or family may think if I say what I really want to… →

  • My 2015 Blog in Review

    Here are my blog stats for this past year. Not bad, but I hope for better in 2016! Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,600 times in 2015. If it were a cable car, it would take about 27 trips to carry that many people.… →

  • Writers, If You Beta Read, Read Before You Comment

    After completing my first manuscript in 2014, I joined a writer’s group via MeetUp.com. A book by public speaker and writer, Brian Tracy, motivated me to find a writer’s group as a means to network with, support, and learn from other writers. That’s not a bad idea at all. However, I learned that many fellow… →

  • My Newest Query Letter Version

    I’ve been grinding away at my query letter for over a year, but more intensely over the past month. I think I’ve achieved the goal of giving a general idea of the story, while managing to sprinkle some life into the sentences. I’m not really sure, but I hope so. Read on. The Warrior from Monde, complete… →

  • Audio Interview – The Warrior from Monde (Vanguardian)

      Host James Flannigan interviews author Sylvia Petro, pen name The Clerk, about how she came up with the plot for her speculative historical science fiction novel The Warrior from Monde (now titled Vanguardian). We also discuss my tips for other first-time writers. Now available online and at bookstores. Original recording date: September 9, 2015… →