Writing Sad ScenesAlso known as Things I'm Not Very Good At. So, I'm not the most emotional person you'll ever meet. I've always been a relatively content...
Not Another Hiatus...!Man, have I been slacking! What happened to September and October? I wish I could say I've been burning up my keyboard, staying up at all...
5 Things -- PlacesIt's time for another 5 Things post! This is a series in which I let my readers get to know me, my writing process, and my influences a...
My Author Story -- "In a shot glass"When I was eight years old, I saw the movie Titanic in theaters. I know what you're thinking, and... yes. Yes, there are so many...
I was almost published once before...A lot of good can come out of saying no, even -- or especially -- if you're young with a dream. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing well.
No, I'm not on hiatus again......and this post proves it. So, I'm a huge procrastinator. When I've got an intimidating project hanging over my head, I will run away...
Short Post -- rediscovering a great ideaI think all writers know the thrill of conceiving an amazing story idea. Your eyes light up, you smile, your heart starts beating...
When your "sit down and do it" is brokenThis post will not be long, and it will not be structured in any way. Sometimes it's okay to just wing it. Over the past few weeks, I've...
The Struggle Bus -- Can I Actually Write?I don't know what I love to do more: discuss writing struggles or read about them. Knowing that well-known, lucrative authors experience...
My Most Valuable Writing TipsI'll be the first to say it: I'm no Stephen King. I'm not Margaret Atwood, Toni Morrison, or Chigozie Obioma. In other words, I'm not a...