This is garbage. I'll never be good enough to make decent money doing this. I should just give up. Why do I try? Sure, I'm published, but am I any good? Probably not. Your family tells you they love your writing, but that's what they are supposed to say. Eventually, people will realize you actually … Continue reading On Impostor Syndrome
Category: Writer Life
Happy Birthday, Kingdom of Shadows!
On September 8, 2019, my third book-baby was born! The long-awaited sequel to Echaria Rising, the book I have poured my heart into, the book I have cried and laughed and cried again over... it has arrived! I am so beyond thankful that I have this opportunity to tell this story, and to bring all … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Kingdom of Shadows!
Blood & Ambrosia: an Interview with Paola Dejesus
Paola Dejesus is an incredibly talented poet who recently released her debut collection, Blood & Ambrosia. This raw, gripping collection details a year in Paola's life, covering topics like escaping abuse, self-love, and parenthood. It truly is a collection that you don't want to miss. As a reader and an author, I can honestly say … Continue reading Blood & Ambrosia: an Interview with Paola Dejesus
Coming Soon…
My life has been such a whirlwind lately, I feel like I can't catch my breath. I sat down to re-organize my 'timeline board' and figure out which projects need to take priority, and I just about fainted. In the spirit of transparency, I've decided to share a bit about what's going on behind the … Continue reading Coming Soon…
It’s Been a Roller Coaster
I'm sitting in this chair, overwhelmed by the events of the last month+. So much has happened, and I want to be able to fill you all in. I know I dropped off for a while, except to announce that I finished Draft 1 of Kingdom of Shadows (hip hip hooray). Let me fill you … Continue reading It’s Been a Roller Coaster
My 3rd Quarter Writing Goals
Well, the 3rd Quarter is here, and I've got some must-accomplish goals! Watch the video to find out why these 5 goals are important to me, and what made me choose them. Read at least 20 books Finish Kingdom of Shadows 1st Draft Release Bex Forrester #1 Write 1 poem per day Write at least … Continue reading My 3rd Quarter Writing Goals
Scheduling Summertime
Summer, for me, means a massive shift in my day-to-day schedule. My kids are home from school, and on weeks without camp or vacation, it can be hard to keep up with my daily routine while also keeping them entertained. For example, a typical (August - May) Monday for me looks like: 6:30 AM: Wake … Continue reading Scheduling Summertime