Author Announcements · Writing Tips

Behind the Scenes: Revising My Novel-in-Verse with author and mentor Robin Gow through We Write to Empower

a little sneak peek behind the scenes at revising my middle grade novel in verse with author Robin Gow through We Write to Empower.

Writing Tips

Free Writing Webinar: Spooky Writing Tips

Just a friendly reminder that I am teaching a free writing webinar next Thursday, October 8. Want to write stories that delight with fright? I will provide tips for writing stories that strike fear in the hearts of readers. (You do not have to have an Orange County Library card to attend.) Register. If you… Continue reading Free Writing Webinar: Spooky Writing Tips

Author Announcements

Announcing: We Write to Empower Mentee!

I’m a mentee in We Write to Empower, a writing mentorship specifically designed to pair published authors with emerging writers to develop meaningful work about trauma. I will be working with author and poet Robin Gow on my novel-in-verse about losing my mom to opioid crisis when I was a kid.

Miscellaneous

If You’re Reading This

my soul is swimming in books, music, and more

Writing Tips

Having Trouble Finishing Your Book? Read this!

Are you having trouble finishing your books? I have the perfect solution for you.

Publishing Advice · Writing Tips

What is Genre Blending?

“Genre blending” is one of the hottest buzzwords in publishing right now, but what does it actually mean? 

Writing Tips

Marriage Tropes: Arranged Marriage vs Marriage of Convenience

Let's talk marriage tropes, especially arranged marriage vs marriage of convenience.

Miscellaneous

Once Upon a Time I Was a Blogger

This is the first year I’ve truly questioned whether I want to continue blogging, and AI is why.

Miscellaneous

A Spring Blogging Break

I know it isn't spring break yet, but I am deep into my demon romantasy revision, and I want to give it my undivided attention until I hit THE END. I'll be back! I'll likely stay active on my socials. In the meantime, check out my current top 5 posts: Morally Gray Characters Explained What’s… Continue reading A Spring Blogging Break

Writing Tips

A Plea for More Yearning in Romance

Y’all, I am tired of the chili pepper ratings in romance books. I need a yearning scale. Here's why.