It's time to review 2025
I am sharing my favorite reads of 2025.
As we sprint into the final months of the year, I’d love to make sure you’re getting exactly what you want from me.
I decided to commission art for one of my novels! Let's talk about it.
I went to the Nebula Conference expecting writing advice and hoping for networking. What I found was the most amazing community of science fiction/fantasy writers with so much advice my phone almost died while I was taking notes. Between panels on romantic space operas, market chaos, and why your book cover should feel like the… Continue reading Be Weirder: 5 Unexpected Truths I Learned at the Nebula Conference
If you’ve noticed survival stories, crumbling societies, and bleak futures returning to bookshelves, you’re not imagining it. Dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction is making a comeback (and we love to see it). These genres speak to our fears and our resilience. They show us we can overcome difficult times. But—despite their overlapping vibes—dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction… Continue reading The Difference Between Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic (And How to Make Your Book Stand Out in the Resurgence)
After eight years away, I returned to the indie author scene with a booth at a Fantasy Book Market and a night of dancing at the Fantasy Ball. From selling out of candle book bundles to reconnecting with readers, it was a day of pure magic — and a few hilarious lessons along the way!
Why pet grief is soul-crushing, the complicated feelings about euthanasia, & being not okay.
How my writing life - and personal life - shaped 2024 into a year of revision.
As per tradition, I am sharing my favorite reads of 2024. Before I jump into it, though, I wanted to clarify that these are books that I read in 2024, not necessarily books that released in 2024. I hope you find something to read. Feel free to share your favorites in the comments below! I… Continue reading My Favorite Books of 2024
