Combating Unrealistic Christian Fiction

June 14, 2023.Reading time 13 minutes.

How on earth can we combat the stigma and write Christian books that are realistic, spiritually sound, and entertaining? It can be quite a feat to tackle, my friend, but as long as we let God lead and trust Him to guide us throughout the process, we can revolutionize the Christian fiction genre for the better. Here’s what I’ve learned about writing Christian fiction after half a decade.

What I’ve Learned From Writing Dual POVs for the First Time

March 22, 2023.Reading time 11 minutes.

On the Flip Side is a contemporary Christian young adult standalone novel that follows the dual POVs of twin sisters, Kennedy and Katie Oliver, as one sister is trapped in a toxic relationship with a narcissist. Since On the Flip Side is the first novel I’ve written from a dual POV, writing this book has been both a fun and difficult learning experience. If you’re new to writing dual POVs, I pray these lessons I’ve learned can help you better narrate your own WIP from two or more perspectives

Future Genres I’ve Considered Writing

February 15, 2023.Reading time 8 minutes.

With three published books, and two on the way, that will stay within the contemporary Christian YA genre, I’ve pretty much stayed true to the genre as an author. However, that doesn’t mean I’ve not considered branching out.

Today, I’m spilling the tea on some genres and age brackets I’ve considered writing for in the future.

The Fall: Writing About Grief Through Grief

November 16, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

How did I write a book about grief while going through unexpected grief of my own? Well, it wasn’t easy, but God got me through it.

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!

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