On the Flip Side’s 1st Draft is Complete!

October 4, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

On the Flip Side’s first draft is complete! Read on for all the details of the WIP’s last writing day.

WIP Update: On the Flip Side (Update #7)

September 27, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

After postponing this post last month… another update on On the Flip Side has finally arrived! And I’ve got some exciting news! 🙂

Overcoming Judgmental Tendencies as a Christian

September 20, 2023.Reading time 15 minutes.

If we have judgmental tendencies, it’s high time we allow the Lord to heal us of them. Read on to learn why we need to pray for healing from judgmental tendencies and what steps we can make in overcoming those tendencies.

Southern Book Recs

September 13, 2023.Reading time 10 minutes.

As a life-long native of a small, southern town in North Carolina, some of my favorite books to read are southern fiction. In this week’s post, I’m recommending some of my favorite southern reads that are accurate depictions of life in the south.

Life Update and a Little Rant – September 2023

September 6, 2023.Reading time 13 minutes.

Hey there, Arrowheads! I had a different blog post planned for today but decided to go another route instead. I’ve had something on my mind lately that I need to vent about, and I feel that it’s something a lot of other women in their mid-20s or above may relate to as well. Trigger warnings: […]

Editing Diaries: The Dream (Episode 4)

August 30, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

I know, I know. I did an Editing Diaries entry last month and usually do a writing update on the alternating months. But, here’s the thing… I’ve done way more editing than writing in the past month, so this is what you’re getting. 😛

Don’t worry though, I’m back to writing now. This round of edits just took longer than I anticipated. Here’s why.

Christian Movies That Aren’t Cringy

August 23, 2023.Reading time 8 minutes.

What if I told you there are plenty of Christian movies available to watch right now that are better than a lot of the new mainstream movie releases? This week, I’m sharing my favorite Christian movies that will prove that many Christian movies are not cringy.

Reading Series V.S. Reading Standalones

August 16, 2023.Reading time 15 minutes.

As a reader, do you gravitate more toward reading series, or standalones?

Ever since I got back into reading a little over a decade ago, I’ve read my fair share of both and have some thoughts. This week, I’m listing the Pros and Cons of reading series versus reading standalones, and will then decide which storytelling format I gravitate toward more.

Lessons Learned from Writing a Trilogy

August 9, 2023.Reading time 11 minutes.

Writing a trilogy is an experience that is packed with lessons. This week, I’d like to go over the top three lessons I’ve learned while writing all three books in The Ballad of Emery Brooks trilogy.

Why I Recommend Making a Dream-Chasing Playlist

August 2, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

While our first resort in any waiting season should always be prayer (which I try to maintain as my first resort when I’m feeling frustrated with waiting), I also like to listen to my dream chasing playlist on Spotify. What makes up my dream chasing playlist, and why do I recommend making one of your own? Let’s find out…