Random Thoughts
How to Write a Book in 5 Not-So-Easy Steps
Seasoned writers and newbies alike are always looking for easier ways to write a novel. Well, I’m here today to share my method…and I don’t recommend it. Really. Don’t do this. Step 1: “What if I Can’t Do This Again?” Procrastination via GIPHY My least favorite part...
Scarred Not Broken
If you’ve read my books, you know I love a scarred character. Sometimes the scars are on their body. Sometimes in their hearts. For a long time, I called my characters “broken.” Until last year, my author tag line was “even the broken deserve a happily ever after.”...
New Release Celebration Giveaway!
To celebrate my newest release, NORTHERN ESCAPE, I'm doing a massive mystery box giveaway! It will include: $100 Amazon gift card A Northern Rescue Tervis tumbler A signed paperback of Northern Escape And more goodies! You can enter the giveaway 4...
The Second First Date
In August 2015, I packed up and moved from Florida to Seattle, Washington essentially on a whim. I rented a house about 40 minutes north of the city with some grad school friends and promptly signed up for Match.com. I mean, I was 30 years old, had been single for...
FAQ: Will Northern Rescue Only be Available on Amazon?
Question: Will the Northern Rescue series be available on (insert retailer name here)? To start, the Northern Rescue books will only be available on Amazon in KU. Since I'm new to self-publishing, I'm playing around with different release strategies to see what works...
2020. What a ride! Let’s not do that again. Time for a reset!
Happy New Year! 2020. Whew. Glad that's over. Here's hoping '21 does us better. Every year, I like to pick a word to try and focus my energies. Otherwise, I'm very much like the dogs on Up—SQUIRREL! Though, if I'm completely honest, I can't even remember what my word...