I was that teenager. You know the one. The one that thought they were so cool. The one that read adult books because they wanted to be grown up. I spent most of my teen years trying to be older. I think part of it was childhood trauma that made me grow up fast but … Continue reading In Defense of Adults Reading YA
I'm going to be very honest with you right now. I haven't been writing. Outside these blog posts, which I tend to write in a rush at the wee hours of the morning when I can't sleep, I haven't written anything else. Every story concept feels blah. Every word uninspiring. I can't plot anything. I … Continue reading Writing Reset
You've done it. You've written your novel. You've edited it to perfection and you're ready to put it out in the world. I currently can't relate and am a little bit jealous, but finishing a novel is a fantastic fulfilling situation. Whether you do traditional publishing or go through the indie path, you'll have to … Continue reading How to Write a Better Synopsis with the News Method
I'm a fan of romance. Thanks to Melissa, I'm reading the Bridgerton books (and slowly but surely making it through the show). But I also am a fan of those love platonically. My sister will be moving into her own place this month and I'm feeling a bit sentimental. I wrote some platonic prompts last … Continue reading Platonic Love Prompts, Take 2
After such a rough year (and an even rougher start to this year), I've had to sit with my thoughts for a bit. My brain tends to get foggy when overwhelmed and I have to take some time to sit down and think what's important to me. I only have so many hours in a … Continue reading Why I Started Blogging
Welcome to 2021! Where the world is still on fire, but we might be just a little bit more hopeful. One of the things that kept me hopeful through 2020 and now into 2021 are books! I'm pushing myself to read more and more every year. Even with things going crazy. There are so many … Continue reading Books I’m Looking Forward to in Early 2021
Welcome to 2021 where we take our writing goals very seriously. Even when you hurt your back and your left contact is wigging out so badly, you're typing with just one eye on the screen while the other is closed just to make it through a few pesky emails and a blog post. So to … Continue reading How Long Should a Chapter Be?
This year definitely feels different than last year. This time last year I was excited to write down my resolutions and think about my goals. I was preparing for a trip to Vegas. I had started a new job that I thought was going to be the best thing ever. And oof. We got hit … Continue reading 2021 New Year’s Resolutions
First I would like to apologize for this late post. I didn't mean to lose track of time, but the holiday season just messed me all up. I will be back on a regular schedule starting next week. This one is just super late (sorry). A lot has happened this year. A lot. Not just … Continue reading 2020: A Year in Review
Today is the beginning of a very winter snap for me. The ground is covered in ice, and I'm working from home to avoid the cold. I'm not a fan of the cold. It was only a few days ago the east coast of the US also got covered in snow. Winter is definitely making … Continue reading Winter Prompts
