When I meet aspiring authors, new authors, or authors in a slump, they are looking for help. And the best bit of advice that always seems to release the pressure is: just write. Yes, I know, not overly profound. However, it is true for most things in life. Writing is a solo adventure. It’s you,Continue reading “Just Keep Going. Advice for Writing”
Category Archives: Writing Fiction
Sneak Peek #3: Book Two in Animal Magic Series
It’s been a minute since my last sneak peek at my upcoming release! But here’s a look at Elodie as she’s introduced to the reader in the first chapter. You get a tiny glimpse of what develops into her character arc. Can you guess what it’ll be? If so, feel free to leave a comment.Continue reading “Sneak Peek #3: Book Two in Animal Magic Series”
The Hardest Part
As a writer, I get asked a lot of questions. People are curious about the process and curious about how I write. Honestly, the writing process is unique to each person, so we all have to find our own way. Over the years, and through much trial and error, I’ve learned what works. And whileContinue reading “The Hardest Part”
When the Real World and the Fantasy World Meet
Last week, I took a copy of my newest book, Superheroes and Bakeries, to the office. There’s a volunteer who loves my work, so she always wants to buy the next book. After passing the book off to her, I continued with my work, and she disappeared. She wasn’t volunteering, but had to be onContinue reading “When the Real World and the Fantasy World Meet”
Exploring Advent Calendar Books: A Unique Idea
I’m not sure why, but lately, advent calendars have been popping up wherever I look. Growing up, I remember the ones with chocolate. I think my brother and I had to share one. This meant he got the chocolate on the odd days, and I got it on the even days. I’ll be honest, sharingContinue reading “Exploring Advent Calendar Books: A Unique Idea”
Mastering Time: Finding Balance in Life and Writing
Perhaps one of the biggest challenges in anyone’s life is time. It goes by quickly, and as adults, the demands on our time only continue to increase. We have to balance home, family, work, interests, health, friends, and then all the pulls. By pulls, I mean all the things that come up. These are thingsContinue reading “Mastering Time: Finding Balance in Life and Writing”
Embracing the Joys of Publishing: An Author’s Perspective
What are the satisfying moments of publishing? A lot of people ask me if there is a sense of accomplishment in seeing my work in print. I suppose so. Though there are a lot of moments that give me and other authors that sense of ‘well-done’ or ‘good job’. For me, these feelings come whenContinue reading “Embracing the Joys of Publishing: An Author’s Perspective”
1 Novel 30 Days!
If you’ve been a part of the writing world, you’ve probably heard of NaNoWriMo. It’s been around since July 1999. Unfortunately, earlier this year, the organization shut down. So now there are a few new pop-ups in the writing world. Pro Writing Aid is hosting a Novel November and Reedsy is calling theirs a WritingContinue reading “1 Novel 30 Days!”
From Fairy Tales to Urban Fantasy: A Writer’s Journey
When someone asks how long it takes to write a book, I usually say a few years. From concept to finished product, it’s a process! A few years ago, I started playing around with the idea of fairy tale retellings. I’m not a huge fan of fairy tales, more specifically, the passive princess. I didn’tContinue reading “From Fairy Tales to Urban Fantasy: A Writer’s Journey”
Why Every Writer Should Read Save the Cat
As with any profession, professional development is ongoing. For writing, this means continually learning about how to write and exploring existing works in my chosen genre. Since I write fantasy, I read a lot of fantasy. As for improving my writing craft… the supply is endless, but there are a few gems I’ve gleaned fromContinue reading “Why Every Writer Should Read Save the Cat”