This past week, I had the chance to explore the Dismal Swamp, and let me tell youโit was absolutely fascinating. Part of my reason for going was to begin focusing on my Dating Die-Sasters characters, and I came back with more inspiration than I expected. I also came back with a ton of photos, pamphlets,... Continue Reading →
Travel, Inspiration, and the Stories Yet to Come ๐งณ ๐
Hello and Happy Wednesday! I returned home from my trip yesterday evening, and while Iโm glad to be back, I wish I had a few more days in each location. Philadelphia โ A City of History and Hustle Philly was fascinating! Its history is rich and beautiful, but Iโll admitโI didnโt explore as much as... Continue Reading →
๐Lost in a Story: The Joy of Escaping into Books (or movie)๐ฅ
Lost in a Story: How books, audiobooks, and shows gave me the escape I needed this week. Recently, I have been reading a lot. Between audio, online, and physical books, Iโve clocked several hours a day reading. As a writer, you want to read โ especially in the genre or sub-genre you write in. At... Continue Reading →
Where the Characters Lead Me: The Final Chapters ๐
Hello and Happy Mid-Week! I almost opened this post with something close to what Lady Whistledown says to greet her readers. For those who may not know, sheโs a character from Netflixโs Bridgerton series. Iโm a huge fan and often wonder how best to start each weekโs blog. I donโt want to bore youโor repeat... Continue Reading →
When the Muse Takes a Day Off: Rabbit Holes, Cryptids, and Creative Sparks
Happy Wednesdayโor Hump Day, as some say, since it's the middle of the week. It used to be that when I went into an office, Wednesdays felt like the longest day of the week. Now that I work from home, the length of the day depends on the lack of inspiration, how many (and what... Continue Reading →
