I’m so excited to share that Love On Site was a finalist in the 2023 Stiletto Contest! Shoutout to my critique partner, Michelle Hazen, for introducing me to the contest. I hadn’t entered my writing into a contest since my freshman year of high school, but what could it hurt? Worst case, I’d be out […]
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Be A Person Who Finishes.
CW: Mental health, depression, prescription meds I’m not going to reiterate what a shit show 2020 and 2021 were. We both lived through it. Over in my tiny corner of the world, it took me that long to crawl out of a deep depression funk that was completely unrelated to—but definitely not helped by—the pandemic. […]
The Starting Line – 2020 Goals
I’ve seen it tweeted, blogged about, and said over and over in the last few weeks —2019 was a hard year for many of us. Was it the political environment? The alignment of the stars? Something in the water? For me personally, it was the year that my mental health became something I could no […]
How To Write When You Feel Creatively Dry
So how do you write when you feel creatively dry? You don’t. At least…maybe you shouldn’t. It seems counter-intuitive, right–to let yourself walk away whenever the words don’t want to fall onto the page? And that isn’t exactly what I’m proposing. Hear me out… This last summer and fall, writing had become impossible for me. […]
5 Benefits of Finding an Author Mentor
Reading and writing are such solitary pursuits, and let’s honest, many of us are introverts reluctant to ever leave our lairs. But growth can’t happen in a vacuum. As a storyteller, your work and creativity are influenced by everything around you, from the books you read to the way the sun reflects off that pond […]
Choosing The Perfect Time To Market Your Book
Finding the perfect time for a book promotion is the first step in actually planning said promotion. Tons of variables can come into play here… Is your book a new release or has it been out for a while? Is your publisher running any promotions? Are you partnering with a blog or other bookish site, […]
Authors, Are You Asking Readers For Book Reviews?
Book reviews—the priceless currency authors dream about—are so important for so many reasons. The most basic: social proof. They show potential readers that others have read and enjoyed your book. They can improve your placement on sites like Amazon (putting your work in front of more readers) and make you eligible for promotion sites like […]
Welcome To My New Website!
Welcome to my new website! I’ve put this step off for as long as I can. Exciting things are happening and it’s time I made an official home for myself on this crazy internet of things. So come on in, make yourself at home, and get to know me a bit. My Past Life I’ve […]