A Few MG and YA Debuts I Want to Read... NOW!
I love reading YA debut novels. Even before I became a member of the Fearless Fifteeners, I would stalk the new release lists for the new...
My Truth About Drafting
When I was a young(er) writer, I thought there was nothing more full-filling than filling pages and pages with a story. I didn’t care...
5 Books to Read Before Starting Your First Novel
Is 2018 the year you will finally start that novel you've always wanted to write? You know what I say? DO IT!!! But before you get too...
2018 Debut Author Challenge Begins
Not a lot of people know this, but I had the distinct pleasure of serving on the 2018 William C. Morris selection committee. For those of...
New Years Resolutions Suck!
I am horrible at resolutions. It’s not because I make too many grand plans for the new year. It’s because I am one of those people who,...
OWC: The Dreaded Sophomore Slump
Okay, people. It’s about to get real. My second Tuesday post of every month is going to to focus on some of the not great stuff about...
Friday Five: 2017 Sophomore Books I Can't Wait to Get My Hands On
Welcome to the first Friday Five! Let’s be honest, by the end of the week, you aren’t looking for me to ramble on in a random blog post....
2016 Year in Review and My Hope for 2017
In some ways, 2016 was amazing. In other ways, it re-awakened old fears I thought long put to rest. So in the spirit of the New Year, let...
Blog Reboot 155.232
Let me start by saying no, this is not the 155+ time I have rebooted my blog. I mean, it might be, but I stopped counting after the...
The Moment of Truth is Now
Reposted from Facebook. Foreward: I debated about posting this, knowing that my words and actions might have consequences I can't...
