Authors of Clean YA You Should Check Out

September 22, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Are you a fan of Young Adult fiction, but struggle to find books that fall within a PG rating? Well, have no fear! I’ve come to the rescue with a list of books I’ve read within the Contemporary, Historical, Fantasy, and Dystopian Young Adult categories that have been vetted according to my standards of “clean” literature.

Pros & Cons of Sharing Your Writing Progress Online

September 15, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Should writers share their writing progress online regularly? Well, here’s my take on it…

My Favorite Office Supplies

September 8, 2021.Reading time 13 minutes.

Being an author also makes me an office supply junkie. So, what are my favorite brands for writing utensils and notebooks? Check out this post to find out!

Life Update

August 25, 2021.Reading time 16 minutes.

“You know how I be.”

ThriftBooks Review

August 18, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Though these days I’m more likely to read on my Kindle, a few weeks ago I got a hankering to read some of the old chapter books from my childhood. I inhaled a couple Rugrats books, and then ventured on to my beloved Junie B. Jones collection for Parks’ much needed comedic genius. And, then […]

The Big, Bad List of Author Struggles

August 11, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

My fellow authors, in the same vein of my previous post, 12 Comebacks for Writers You’ll Wish You Could Say Out Loud, here is my gag-reel of #authorproblems I refer to as The Big, Bad List of Author Struggles. Are these serious, or not? Well… only authors can accurately guess. 😛

WIP Update: The Dream (Update #8)

July 28, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Y’all… this book feels like it’s taken two decades to write, despite it being almost a year and a half… But, don’t let this pessimistic headline fool you. Things have been looking up on The Dream since we last met about it back in May… I’m just being my usual stress-ball self. So, did I […]

Reading Wide V.s. Niche Reading

July 21, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

What are the pros and cons of reading wide v.s. niche reading? Join me as I debate the good and bad qualities of both tribes within the book community.

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?