My latest book is done. And yet, I’m letting that manuscript collect dust in a corner of my office.
The Biggest Thing Standing Between Me and A Book Deal
Tag: novel writing
Novel editing – done!
This weekend, I ignored the beautiful weather outside as much as I could and planted my butt in chair for two full days of solid editing.
Novel research in Joshua Tree
Last weekend, my husband and I took a road trip to Joshua Tree as a weekend getaway and research for my next novel. Our trip to the desert included wind, rats, and big beautiful Joshua Trees, plus a few unexpected surprises....
A Peek Behind the Author Curtain
The tools and strategies I use in my writing and story planning process.
For the Birds Excerpt: Make Him Jealous
An excerpt of the first chapter of my current novel in progress, For the Birds.
The quirky habits of Cricket Stone
In my upcoming novel, For the Birds, main character Cricket Stone has a super quirky habit. Warning: it’s spicy!
Short Story: The Yellow Dress
“Edison McIntyre,” he said in his thick accent, affecting my heartbeat as he clasped my hand in his. The amused squint of his eyes didn’t help, our secret history flowing between us, unbeknownst to Mr. Finnigan. “Charles has told me all about you,” Sonny continued. “I look forward to us working together." ...
Answering the hard questions about life as a writer
There are the usual questions readers ask authors. But what about the hard ones? I answer those questions here.
Numbered, a dystopian romance: Meet Noelle & Ryder
My current WIP is Numbered, a dystopian romance, set to release next year (date TBD). While we wait, I thought I'd introduce you to the main characters of this novel. Everyone, meet Noelle and Ryder. The year is 2050, and technology has advanced so that people know the exact date of their death and how … Continue reading Numbered, a dystopian romance: Meet Noelle & Ryder
My writing goals for 2019
What are my writing goals for 2019? First, let me share this year’s goals. It was NOT so much to write, but to rest, reset, and learn. I think I’ve done a killer job doing that. One of the ways I’ve done that is by reading A LOT. I’ve read across genres, good writing, bad … Continue reading My writing goals for 2019
