Why Learning Self-Discipline is Vital for Success

July 14, 2021.Reading time 20 minutes.

The word “discipline” often carries a negative connotation with people, but did you know that learning healthy forms of self-discipline is a vital key to success?

Editing Diaries: The Fall (Episode 3)

June 30, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

It’s been a couple months since I’ve added 12k to the WIP that will become my next release. So, how did the first read-through of The Fall (The Ballad of Emery Brooks, #2) go with the new additions?

Why Writers Should Watch Movies

June 23, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Movies normally get a bad rep in the Book Community, but here’s why I, as an author, appreciate the educational storytelling value of a good movie.

40 Ideas for Filling Up Unused Notebooks

June 16, 2021.Reading time 25 minutes.

Are you a notebook hoarder who needs ideas for filling up your unused notebooks? Check out these 40 ideas!

Books I Plan to Read to My Future Kids

June 9, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Though I don’t have any kids of my own yet, here are some books I pray I’ll be able to read to my mini-mes someday! ❤

WIP Update: The Dream (Update #7)

May 26, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

After months upon months of barely any progress, how are things going on book three of The Ballad of Emery Brooks these days? Well, I’ve *finally* got some good news…

How to Mentally Survive Writing a Series

May 19, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Writing a series can be mentally taxing on authors. Here are three tips to help writers not go crazy while penning book after book.

Why I Don’t DNF Books

May 12, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

DNFing books is a common practice in the reading community… so why don’t I do it? I have a few reasons…

Editing Diaries: The Fall (Episode 2) + Bonus Surprise!

April 28, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

It’s been a little bit since I last updated y’all on how editing my next release, The Fall (The Ballad of Emery Brooks, #2) is going. So, let’s see where the whirlwind of the last three months has taken this manuscript!

Why Barbara Park Was a Literary Genius

April 21, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Barbara Park is one of my biggest writing inspirations, and left an impact on kids everywhere with her contributions to children’s literature. Read on to discover why I believe Barbara Park was a literary genius.