This past week, I had the chance to explore the Dismal Swamp, and let me tell you—it 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 →
Overpacked but Inspired: A Writer’s Travel Diary 🧳
How a road trip turned into a crash course in minimalism (and creativity!) I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend! I’m currently tucked away in the quiet area of the hotel lobby, working on Dating Die-Sasters, socializing, writing this post, and waiting for my friend to return from the conference. Today is the last... Continue Reading →
Dangerous Desires and Dating Die-Sasters — Both in Motion. 📖
Two different worlds, both moving full speed ahead  It’s official — I’ve received responses from my Beta Readers, and now the real editing begins!While Dangerous Desires is slightly delayed, with a new estimated release date of the end of September, I’m okay with that. The feedback I’ve gotten so far has been encouraging, and... Continue Reading →
What’s In A Name?
In Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare wrote:“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”Spoken by Juliet, of course. But Juliet knew the truth… there’s a lot in a name—especially when you’re a writer trying to name a new character. I sometimes wonder if Shakespeare ever... Continue Reading →
Where the Characters Lead Me: The Final Chapters 📖
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, she’s a character from Netflix’s Bridgerton series. I’m a huge fan and often wonder how best to start each week’s blog. I don’t want to bore you—or repeat... Continue Reading →
