Author Interview: Shamika Lindsay

August 26, 2020.Reading time 17 minutes.

For August’s edition of Authoring Arrowheads’s 2020 Author Interview Series, join me in welcoming Shamika Lindsay, author of the contemporary YA novel, Popularity Rules.

ARC Team Sign-ups: The Crush

August 24, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

ARC team sign-ups are now live for my October release, The Crush! Be sure to t

Lessons Learned from Using Instagram as a Book Marketing Tool

August 19, 2020.Reading time 12 minutes.

July 7th marked my first official Insta-versary for my author platform. After sharing over 150 posts, experimenting with different image types, and researching the best practices, I feel I’m just now getting the hang of Instagram. So, what lessons have I learned in using Instagram as a book marketing tool? Lesson 1: Decide on an […]

WIP Update: The Dream (Update #5)

August 14, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Have I redeemed myself from my writing struggles earlier this year? Check out my writing progress for July in this month’s WIP Update for The Dream!

7 Fun, Low Budget Date Ideas

August 12, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

Whether you’re teens in a relationship looking for date night ideas that can be funded by a minimum-wage paycheck, or recently engaged couples looking for budget-friendly alternatives to movie-and-dinner nights on the town, I’ve compiled seven of my fiance’s and my favorite fun, low-budget date night ideas that have brought us closer as a couple.

What I’ve Learned About Storytelling from The Help

August 5, 2020.Reading time 17 minutes.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett is not only a modern classic, but a piece of literature as important to American history as Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. With so much merit, what can The Help teach us about storytelling? Check out the top three lessons I’ve learned about writing from my favorite historical fiction novel.

The Crush Cover Reveal!

July 24, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Today’s the day! Join me in the long-awaited cover reveal for my next YA Romance release, The Crush!

Are Your Characters Basic? Look for These Telling Signs

July 22, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Are you worried that your story’s characters are basic? Check out these three signs to determine what may need fixing.

The Crush Cover Reveal Sign-up

July 13, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Are you excited for my next YA Romance release, The Crush? Find out here how you can join my Cover Reveal Squad to help share The Crush’s cover on July 24th! 🙂

WIP Update: The Dream (Update #4)

July 10, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

How did my writing progress on The Dream (The Ballad of Emery Brooks, #3) go in June? Find out what went down in today’s post!