8 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Self-Publishing My First Book
#1. You won’t get to quit your day job
2021: A Year of Going Slow
I think we all can agree that this year has been a whirlwind of a year. Now, no one wanted to claim 2021 to be “their year,” but let’s be honest – we were thinking it. I mean, anything had to be better than 2020, right? But here we are at the end of 2021, and, well….
Short Story: Order Up
Ruby looked up, feeling her face grow hot as Brayden looked down at her, his face relaxed into that same irresistible smile he’d shoot at her in the hallways at school, the one he shot at everyone, the one that made her want to hide behind lockers or stay in the girls bathroom for all of lunch.
Short Story: No One Does Therapy Like a Dog
Buoy jumped out of the truck, a blur of reddish blonde fur as he raced in my direction. I dropped to my knees as the golden retriever reached me. He jumped around, his tail wagging against all my tomatoes as he soaked up my love.
6 query rejections, and some clarity
I came into this traditional publishing journey expecting rejection. But I still had hopes I was wrong.
Agent Search: The Long Game
When authors tell you that the querying process is a waiting game, they’re not joking.
Why I leave the lights on
The dark is all I saw through a winter that lasted for years until I finally left in the spring. And then, there was light.
Congratulations on your healthy attitude about food. I can’t relate.
I am well aware of how horrible diet culture and food restriction is. I also know how it is to feel absolutely out of control when you are steps away from a breakroom table overflowing with holiday treats, which you are trying to avoid because you can’t just eat one, you’ll eat the whole goddamn table.Â
The vulnerable & brave art of authentic blogging
I used to be more authentic with blogging. Back before I knew people didn’t share those things with the general public. But then the judgment came.
What I’m passionate about vs. how I spend my energy
What if someone looked at the way I spend my life now, take a real fly-on-the-wall look at how I spend most of my time and energy? What would they say about my passions?Â