Hey, all! I'm excited to share that I got busy over a past vacation and have some new little tidbits to share. During the vacation, I spent each morning writing a little 100-word story. I sent them to Ghost Orchid Press and they will now appear in their anthologies The Deep and Rock Band. This … Continue reading Dabbling in Drabbles
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3 Lessons Learned from Tracking my Writing Time
I'm continuing to track my writing time because it's become a valuable practice and an important part of my routine as a writer. Here's why.
I Have a Newsletter!
Hey, friends! I now have an email newsletter, and I'm working on building subscribers. This newsletter will cover updates about my publications and writing process. I'm planning to send it out monthly.Sign up here!I have a question for you writer friends. Would you be interested learning about my journey to creating a newsletter? For example, … Continue reading I Have a Newsletter!
Spooky & Inspired is on Sale!
For the month of October, I've lowered the price for Spooky & Inspired: An Offbeat Adult Coloring Book. I hope you enjoy it and take some special time just for you to color these spooky images. :)Get it here.
New on Kindle vella
I decided to try out the new serialized fiction platform, Kindle Vella. My story, The New House, is now available to read. I'm planning to write multiple seasons following different people who move to new homes and encounter horrific things. Check it out and leave me a like on the Kindle Vella page. Your support … Continue reading New on Kindle vella
New Things Coming Soon!
It's been a while, and I've been busy! I'm working on a horror novel with sisters, a rural gothic mood, and ghosts. I'm excited to see where this new story is going. Image source. Two-story home at night with glowing yellow lights. I also have had success with a 100-word flash fiction piece to be … Continue reading New Things Coming Soon!
Halloween Fun
The writing community has given me several opportunities to feel like I'm celebrating Halloween even though I'm not leaving my house much these days. I wrote a story, "Pumpkin...and Spice" for a fun, free kid's Halloween podcast called The NoNap podcast. Additionally, I spent Friday evening participating in a NoSleep author panel for the HorrorCon … Continue reading Halloween Fun
Wins and Whirlwinds
Oh my goodness! Since the last blog post, I have so much to share. I moved again, and I'm living out of boxes. Which is a big, exciting thing but also a big, stressful thing! Professionally, I have some acceptances to tell you about: For one, I have a short story that was accepted to … Continue reading Wins and Whirlwinds
Some Darkness, Some Brightness, and Some Daughters of Darkness
Hello friends, It's been a long time since I've posted an update here, and for a reason. This winter, my dad's health took a turn for the worst, and in March, he passed away. I can't begin to explain how this has affected me, and the ripples that this event has sent coursing through my … Continue reading Some Darkness, Some Brightness, and Some Daughters of Darkness
Two Books In…
Something interesting happened this month. I wrote a second book! Well, almost. I wrote about 57,000 words of a young adult novel that I hope to be about 60,000-65,000 words by the time it's completely finished. This was an amazing accomplishment for me for several reasons. I have a toddler now, and I managed to … Continue reading Two Books In…
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