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 →

First Leg ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 3

Long time no see! I've been crazy busy with editing my book and school and haven't had time to write the next installment, so I do apologize! But anyway. This is similar to the last post, which was talking about the importance of first lines. If you've missed the previous installment, you can read it … Continue reading First Leg ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 3 →

Setting Off ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 2

In my last post in this series, which you can read here if you missed it, I talked about how important it is to begin writing your story right. Even if you have a great idea, if you don't know where your story is going, it becomes easy to be discouraged and give up. Now, … Continue reading Setting Off ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 2 →

Going on an Adventure ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 1

"Start a novel is like opening a door on a misty landscape; you can see very little, but you can smell the earth and feel the wind blowing." Iris Murdoch Writing a book—or a short story—is very much a challenging process, especially if attempting it for the first time. Generally, any story starts with an … Continue reading Going on an Adventure ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 1 →

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 →

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 →

Adorning the Dark ~ Book Review

“Those of us who write, who sing, who paint, must remember that to a child a song may glow like a nightlight in a scary bedroom. It may be the only thing holding back the monsters. That story may be the only beautiful, true thing that makes it through all the ugliness of a little … Continue reading Adorning the Dark ~ Book Review →

Becoming a Master Puppeteer — From Writer to Published Author

Writing is a long and complicated process. Most people think that you just have to sit at a table with a notebook and pen/pencil, or a typewriter, or a laptop and just word away the hours. And then get published. But in reality, it's so much more than that. I never realized how much work … Continue reading Becoming a Master Puppeteer — From Writer to Published Author →

Love Riot Book Review + Interview with Author

Yes, I am here for another book review and author interview! Have you ever thought about walking away from the church? Have you already left it in your heart? Does it seem like it's not relevant to your life? It's time for a revolution. A holy uprising. A love riot. Not content with safe religion … Continue reading Love Riot Book Review + Interview with Author →