For some of you visiting my page, you’re probably wondering—why haven’t you posted anything about your new book. Good question. And one I hope to answer without some long, drawn-out explanation. All right, who am I kidding? I’m...
One of the standard questions I’m asked during author interviews is: “How about naming a few of your favorite bands?” In no particular order, I shoot off a list of bands that have influenced my life and writing. If I’m honest, I usually gloss...
Maybe that’s why they call them stars. Because they are too bright to walk among us—destined for greater things and other planes of consciousness.
Recently, there’s been a lot of debate out there about what it takes to craft a quality book. An un-put-down-able story that takes your readers on a journey. Hey, nobody is asking my opinion, but I’m going to share it anyway. I write...
I’m a neat freak. I’d venture to say, my family probably thinks I have a fixation. Or they used to. Up until a year ago, I performed a little ritual every Friday. I’d haul my ass out of bed, gather all my supplies, and clean my house from top to...
Since I’m all about the help these days, I thought I’d share a little advice that most of you already know. But it bears repeating, so hear me out. I enjoy the freedom of being a writer. Immensely. I carry an iPad, a MacBook, and an iPhone, all...
I’ve thought a lot about what it means to be an author lately. I’ve never been totally comfortable with the title. I’ve preferred to label myself a “chick that writes,” as opposed to a writer, or, heaven forbid, an author. This infuriates my...
