Between Two Worlds 1 Year Anniversary

A year ago, I became a published author for the very first time. I want to say thank you to all of you who've supported me on this journey. Whether you were with me as I drafted this or edited it or joined after publication, your support means the world to me. Your reviews, social … Continue reading Between Two Worlds 1 Year Anniversary →

Books Read in 2021

For those curious what all I read in 2021. Below is the list. Favorites or potential rereads are marked with an asterisk as well as the date I finished them. I'm also going to give a little summary of my thoughts or opinions for each book. Enjoy! Rainbow Garden by Patricia St. John* 1/8/21 One … Continue reading Books Read in 2021 →

The Wingfeather Saga Book Review

This series is probably my favorite read of 2021. Aside from the gorgeous covers and artwork, this series surprised me. I'd heard so much about it that I was interested in trying to read the first book, but in general, children's books don't usually entertain me. (Sorry, guess I grew up.) Good news, these books … Continue reading The Wingfeather Saga Book Review →

Between Two Worlds Launch Day

Mid-June 2018. I had a brief, vivid dream that I texted my friend about the next morning, and she said I should turn it into a story. November, 2018, I took that story idea and wrote it into a novel, Between Two Worlds, during my first NaNoWriMo. February, 2019, I was accepted into the Wattpairs … Continue reading Between Two Worlds Launch Day →

The Map ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 4

Here we are for the 4th installment in this writing tips miniseries! As usual, if you've missed the previous posts, you can read them here. Without much more ado, let's begin! What's a proper journey without a map? While the more adventurous of us may prefer to set off without a map and go where … Continue reading The Map ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 4 →

Good Enough Book Review + Interview with Author

Carly Newberg is an author I met through another writing friend back when I first heard about New Degree Press. She had her debut novel published with them, Good Enough: Believing Beautiful through Trauma, through Life, through Disorder. Because it doesn't matter how many times someone looks you in the eyes and tells you you're … Continue reading Good Enough Book Review + Interview with Author →

The Rivers Lead Home Book Review + Interview with Author

“You see, Maki, that’s the thing about the rivers. They’re like the blood-lines in your hands…. If you lose your way, follow the river downstream and you’ll always find your way back.”In The Rivers Lead Home, Emily Hayse explores new frontiers, digging deeper into the land and the characters first introduced in her award-winning novel … Continue reading The Rivers Lead Home Book Review + Interview with Author →

To Slay a Curse Review + Interview With Author

A parasitic monster. A timid young woman. A deadly inner world.Giselle is cursed. A monster lives within her, preying upon her mind. She sees no hope for her future when thoughts disappear as they form, and every small pleasure is met with a fit of pain. Then her closest friend offers her a single, harrowing … Continue reading To Slay a Curse Review + Interview With Author →

Books Read 2020

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 →

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 →