As most of you know by now, I have a habit of keeping track of books I read throughout the year, something I started in 2018 and have enjoyed doing since. This year, I did something a bit different. I added the dates of when I finished reading a book. I didn't read as many … Continue reading Books Read 2020
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2020: The Year that Seemed a Decade
I wouldn't be joking if I said 2020 was a very difficult year. I also would be honest, I think, in saying that 2020 was a year most of us did not see coming. Like the title of this post suggests, 2020 seemed a decade long at times, and yet, over the past few days, … Continue reading 2020: The Year that Seemed a Decade
Publishing Update
Preorder your copy here! I know, I know, it's been very quiet on my end lately. And those writing help posts are coming, it's just been crazy busy on my end, trying to run my preorder campaign (click the image above to get your copy and support my publishing journey!), and switching everything to self-publishing. … Continue reading Publishing Update
My Debut Novel is Available for Preorder
About a month ago or so, you might remember me talking about how I was getting published with New Degree Press! If now, you can check out that post here. I am excited to announce that my novel, Between Two Worlds, is now available for preorder! The way it works with New Degree Press is … Continue reading My Debut Novel is Available for Preorder
The Village Book Review + Interview with Author
The Village picks up where The Journey left off in a tale of community and compassion.With Marjorie’s wedding, the Thornes are happily settled in the welcoming village of Ceristen. Fred has steady employment, and even Gwenda is making friends. Other new arrivals, however, are finding it harder to adjust . . .Mordred Kenhelm has spent … Continue reading The Village Book Review + Interview with Author
My Querying Journey
As most of you know by this point, I am going to be published in April 2021! Of course, this didn't magically just happen, and like most people after they signed, I'm writing a post about how I went from a nervous writer querying for the first time to signing the publishing contract. You excited? … Continue reading My Querying Journey
Take Heart
During 2020, one of the passages from the Bible that has really stuck with me from the beginning has been John 14-18, which is part of Jesus' last few hours with His disciples before His crucifixion. Many verses from this passage have been quoted across the centuries, especially as they speak about peace, which is something that has been sought for by humanity since the Fall of mankind.
Publishing Announcement
As some of you may or may not know, I am getting published! My debut work, which is a historical fiction piece following the story of a Celtic slave girl searching for freedom in Rome, is to be published with New Degree Press in April 2021! Enid, a Celtic slave, dreams of freedom. Lucius, a … Continue reading Publishing Announcement
Self-Evaluation of Writing
In light of some comments and thoughts expressed during #PitMad on Twitter yesterday, I wanted to share some lessons I've learned through the writing and querying process. I've seen a lot of people, not just during this recent pitching session, but in general, speaking of how discouraged they feel about their writing when they see … Continue reading Self-Evaluation of Writing
Grief ~ Prosey Thoughts
It's not proper poetry by any means, but it was some writing I did a few months ago. I know one of the most difficult things this year has been, for many of us, not being able to say goodbye like we wished to, and this, I hope, reflects that. This work is dedicated to … Continue reading Grief ~ Prosey Thoughts