Author Announcements

Announcing: We Write to Empower Mentee!

I’m a mentee in We Write to Empower, a writing mentorship specifically designed to pair published authors with emerging writers to develop meaningful work about trauma. I will be working with author and poet Robin Gow on my novel-in-verse about losing my mom to opioid crisis when I was a kid.

Miscellaneous

If You’re Reading This

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Writing Tips

Having Trouble Finishing Your Book? Read this!

Are you having trouble finishing your books? I have the perfect solution for you.

Publishing Advice · Writing Tips

What is Genre Blending?

“Genre blending” is one of the hottest buzzwords in publishing right now, but what does it actually mean? 

Miscellaneous

Sailor Moon Themed Character Art + Drawing Update!

Sailor Moon’s birthday is the perfect excuse to commission Sailor Moon-style character art for my contemporary romantasy...and draw characters of my own!

Miscellaneous

I’m Learning How to Draw on Procreate!

One of my goals this year was to find more joy. Less doomscrolling, more art. Why not try drawing? 

Writing Tips

Marriage Tropes: Arranged Marriage vs Marriage of Convenience

Let's talk marriage tropes, especially arranged marriage vs marriage of convenience.

Publishing Advice

I Visited Penguin Random House (& BookCon!)

I visited the Penguin Random House offices for the first time. Meeting my co-workers in-person for my two-year workiversary was absolutely lovely (and mind blowing). I truly can’t believe that a gal like me from Kansas City achieved her dream of working in publishing.

Miscellaneous

Once Upon a Time I Was a Blogger

This is the first year I’ve truly questioned whether I want to continue blogging, and AI is why.

Miscellaneous

A Spring Blogging Break

I know it isn't spring break yet, but I am deep into my demon romantasy revision, and I want to give it my undivided attention until I hit THE END. I'll be back! I'll likely stay active on my socials. In the meantime, check out my current top 5 posts: Morally Gray Characters Explained What’s… Continue reading A Spring Blogging Break