Am I a Soulless Author, or Do I Cry When My Characters Are Tortured?

July 6, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

My book The Crush made a lot of people cry, but did I cry while writing those gut-wrenching scenes? Today I’m revealing how I felt while writing the book! 🙂

WIP Update: On the Flip Side (Update #1)

April 27, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

How much progress have I made on my new WIP since I started writing it back in March? Well…

How I’ve Grown as a Writer Since My Debut Novel

April 6, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

It’s been over ten years since I wrote my debut novel, and over five years since I published it. How have I grown as a writer during this time? Click to read about the top three areas I feel I’ve most improved in.

My New WIP: On the Flip Side

February 23, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

I’m gearing up to start writing my next WIP soon! Want the inside scoop on what it’s about?

WIP Update: The Dream (Update #9) + Big News!

January 26, 2022.Reading time 12 minutes.

After 1 and 3/4 years, I finally finished writing The Dream (The Ballad of Emery Brooks, #3). For a much more detailed recap, click to read the hot mess journey I’ve taken over the past two months to get there! 😛

WordTracker App Review

November 17, 2021.Reading time 13 minutes.

Have you tried the IOS app, Word Tracker, for keeping track of your writing progress? If not, you’re missing out! Check out my in-depth review of the app, and why I think it’s a must-have for new and seasoned writers!

Why I Don’t Like the Word “Hustle”

November 10, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

In a “hustle” driven society, here are my thoughts on why I can’t stand that word, and why I believe the mindset it has cultivated is ruining creative markets.

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!

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 […]