This one is going to be especially long since it’s all my updates since Oct. 24. (Silly Ketchup posts taking over a Saturday Update.) But I hope you enjoy all the exciting news! What I’m Writing: I didn’t get much writing accomplished the past two weeks. I was a nervous wreck after submitting my manuscript… Continue reading SATurdate: Next Publication, Our Brand is Crisis, Cocoa Coffee, & More.
#WW Pitch Competitions
Although many of you know me as an author, I work a full-time day job as an editor and marketer. I also give publishing advice and help writers with their websites. It was during this job one of my clients asked me if I had ever participated in a #Pitch competition. If you don’t know… Continue reading #WW Pitch Competitions
#MondayBlogs Your Perfect Workplace at Home: How to Organize It
Intro: In a writing slump? I’m sure it’s happened before. In fact, it happens all the time to all kinds of writers, and there are many ways to tackle writer’s block. But what if it was as simple as changing up your workplace environment? Today, Emily Johnson from OmniPapers is showing how you can optimize… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Your Perfect Workplace at Home: How to Organize It
October’s Ketchup
October’s Ketchup First of all, Happy Halloween! Second of all, have a piece of candy for me today. And finally, thanks for being part of my life this October. Between the paperback of Death Before Daylight releasing and the KC book signing, it’s safe to say that this month was wonderful, but as usual, the… Continue reading October’s Ketchup
#WW Website Wonders
Every month, I share all of the websites I come across that I find helpful, humorous, or just awesome. Below, you’ll find all of Octobers’s Website Wonders categorized into Reading, Writing/Publishing, and Coffee and More Fun If you enjoy these websites, be sure to follow me on Twitter because I share even more websites and… Continue reading #WW Website Wonders
#MondayBlogs Music as Writing Inspiration
Intro: I never used to write with music. The lyrics would distract me or it simply wouldn’t work. Many years later, I found music I actually enjoyed using, and I’ve used it since while brainstorming. Today, our guest writer is talking about just that. Using music to inspire her, here is Audrey Leaman. Disclaimer: The… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Music as Writing Inspiration
SAT Update: Crimson Peak, Submissions, Adele, M&Ms, and More.
Here we are! I have so many exciting things to say, and I hope I get to say even more in my next Saturday post…which won’t be until November 7, since our monthly Ketchup post takes place next Saturday. (Was that easy to follow?) But first and foremost, the paperback of Death Before Daylight released… Continue reading SAT Update: Crimson Peak, Submissions, Adele, M&Ms, and More.
#WW KC Event and Character Interviews
Tonight I’ll be at Headrush Coffee and Tea Roasters in Kansas City, Missouri for a paranormal chat and book signing. We’ll be discussing local folklore that went into The Timely Death Trilogy, and having great coffee and tea while doing so. I’m even bringing some Halloween goodies for you to take home, so come on… Continue reading #WW KC Event and Character Interviews
#MondayBlogs Biggest Benefits of Reading
Intro: Reading is one of my favorite activities in the world. (Cuddling with my cats is too.) And while reading is fun for many, there are more benefits than we might realize. Welcome Jose from Dissertation Planet, and see what sort of benefits you can add to your life by reading more. Disclaimer: The views… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Biggest Benefits of Reading
#SATurday Update: Hannibal, The Jewel, Penny Dreadful, Chocolate, and More.
This week has been lots of fun! I actually went on another trip. This time, to Hannibal, Missouri—the hometown of Mark Twain. I went on a riverboat ride down the Mississippi, heard local folklore (like Lover’s Leap), took a tour through the Rockcliffe Mansion, and snuck in some wine and chocolate along the way (at… Continue reading #SATurday Update: Hannibal, The Jewel, Penny Dreadful, Chocolate, and More.
