Author of the Young Adult Series, The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart
I had a blog post already written for today, which I will post next week. My apologies if you were needing the Gift Like A Popstar holiday shopping list for your weekend trip to the mall. Instead I wanted to take a moment to appreciate just how amazing yesterday was for this unknown author from southern California.… Continue reading A Very Big Day
I love everything about the Christmas season including a dazzling array of holiday themed reads! I love taking a break from the hectic schedule of Christmas shopping, parties and yuletide activities by sitting int he soft glow of our Christmas tree with a cup of coffee and a good book. If you are looking for… Continue reading My Christmas Reading List
Non-writers might not understand the joy a writer feels when they complete a first draft. Usually first drafts are in no way ready to be seen by anyone but the author. I usually don’t let my most trusted beta readers near a new project until at least the second or third drafts. I never send… Continue reading The Joy of The First Draft
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
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!
It’s been a rough start to 2023 for me, with my beloved grandmother going into the hospital a little more than two weeks after the start of the new year. Her loss left a huge void in my life and I’ve taken a much needed break to grieve. But with only seven days until the… Continue reading The Countdown Begins
Phone Messages In The Dark Days Before Voice Mail With holidays finally over and the decorations put away (well, mostly) it’s time to get back to being a productive author. Unless I have a deadline looming, my writing usually gets shoved aside around Thanksgiving in favor of school holiday activities, Christmas shopping, decorating and general… Continue reading ☎️ Sorry I Missed Your Call…☎️
Do you have any books that you read every Christmas season? Here is a list of my favorite Christmas reads. I don’t always have time to read them all every Christmas, but I try to read at least one or two each holiday to get me in the spirit. The Christmas Chronicles by Jeff Guinn – This… Continue reading 🎄My Favorite Christmas Reads 🎄
I have so many things for which to be grateful. I try to be aware of my blessings every day because being conscious of all the good things around me makes dealing with life’s challenges a little easier. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to make a list of… Continue reading Grateful