Writing Tips

Marriage Tropes: Arranged Marriage vs Marriage of Convenience

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

Publishing Advice

I Visited Penguin Random House (& BookCon!)

I visited the Penguin Random House offices for the first time. Meeting my co-workers in-person for my two-year workiversary was absolutely lovely (and mind blowing). I truly can’t believe that a gal like me from Kansas City achieved her dream of working in publishing.

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.

Writing Tips

Two New (& Free) Writing Webinars

I am teaching two free writing webinars, and I wanted to give a quick sneak peek.

Publishing Advice

2026 Publishing Prediction: Artists Leading Bookish Trends

Have you been on Bookstagram or BookTok lately? If so, I’m sure you’ve noticed the wave of artists sweeping through the algorithm. Here's how I think it's shaping the publishing industry.

Miscellaneous

2025: The Year of Dangerous Magic

It's time to review 2025

Writing Tips

Morally Gray Characters Explained

A morally gray character isn’t fully “good” or “evil.” So how do you write an effective one?

Publishing Advice · Writing Tips

Writing Lessons from LitUP

LitUP is one of my favorite book festivals of the year. It’s all about bringing young adult authors and aspiring teen writers together.