Author of the Young Adult Series, The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart
Every so often I go through an existential crisis about my writing? Why do I write? Is anyone reading my books? Will I ever create something that has a lasting impact? Gah! Somedays pursing my dream as an author feels futile and a waste of time. These crises of doubt strike at random, like unexpectedly breaking wind as… Continue reading What Does It All Mean?
That’s not the latest contest I’ve entered – it’s the straight truth. Writing in the summer is definitely a challenge! Since school ended, I haven’t done any writing other than my blog posts and even getting those done is a major feat. Our son is almost twelve and not as keen on going to camps as… Continue reading Summer Writing Challenge
I was flipping through our son’s year 6th grade book and came across this blast from the past acronym. H.A.G.S. (have a good summer) is the epitome of end of the school year vibes – the kids are SO tired of working and learning they can’t even spare the energy to write short four words. H.A.G.S.… Continue reading 😎H.A.G.S.😎
A very BIG thank you to all my family and friends who came out to my book signing event at Barnes & Noble in Aliso Viejo on Saturday! We didn’t leave the store until after 4pm and we made a big dent in the pile of books the store ordered. These events are huge for authors… Continue reading Thank you!
What's Up With This Duck? Keep Reading to Find Out This writer is taking a week off the blog. Life has been full tilt lately. As a result my script page count hasn’t increased since last week’s blog post. So I’ll be using my blogging time this week to knock out some more pages. But… Continue reading What The Duck?🦆
In case I haven’t mentioned it lately, writing is hard! Building a world, creating an exciting story with plot twists and engrossing character arcs…it’s an overwhelming amount of work. And then there’s the mechanics of it all. The grammar, the formatting and the spelling. Not only does the comma continue to baffle me (introductory, FANBOY, coordinating… Continue reading Words I Always Misspell
Normally I’m not one to procrastinate. In fact I’m much more of a “delayed gratification” type of person. I save the frosting for last when I eat cake, I prefer workout before breakfast and I like to run my errands or pick up the house before I relax. I hate it when tasks hang over my… Continue reading Procrastination ⏰
Now that FALLING STAR is in stores everywhere, I have a to tackle a pile of chores that I’ve neglected while writing. Springtime is the perfect opportunity for this writer to take a break from work to tidy up the house and switch up my daily routine. Here is my list of things to do:… Continue reading Top Ten Springtime Goals
In college, I lived on the top floor of an apartment building which meant that I had to haul my laundry basket up and down two flights of stairs at least once a week if I wanted clean clothes. On one such trip, an unmentionable item unknowingly slipped from my basket and sat in the corner… Continue reading TMI? How Personal Should An Author Make Their Writing?
This weekend, authors from across the country gathered in the Willowick Room at the Golden in Nugget in Lake Charles to attend the PenCraft Book Awards. For an author struggling to build a readership, attending an awards ceremony to receive recognition for a book you have written is a dream come true. BURNING BRIGHT was… Continue reading 🏆A Very Big Honor! 🏆