This year got off to a shaky start for me. Two weeks in, I was informed that my job was being cut due to budget concerns. Since I had the option to return to my former position, I wasn't technically laid off. Still, I was shocked at how much it hurts … [Continue reading]
2018 End of Year Book Survey
Posted on January 15, 2019 ·
Once again, thanks to Jamie over at the Perpetual Page Turner for hosting another end-of-year book survey! Go check out her terrific blog—it's where I get many of my book recommendations throughout the year. In 2018 I read more books than I ever … [Continue reading]
One Resolution, Many High Hopes
Posted on December 31, 2018 ·
Photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash Since 2014 I’ve avoided declaring writing resolutions and tried keeping things simple with one easy goal—reading one book per week for a total of 52 per year. This year I far exceeded that goal, … [Continue reading]
Celebrating Halloween with a New Story
Posted on October 31, 2018 ·
This Halloween I’m celebrating for several reasons. One is simply the fact that, to me, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. When wreaths of snarled twigs and black roses show up in the stores alongside pumpkins, sugar skulls, and shelves full … [Continue reading]
The Story Behind You
Posted on August 31, 2018 ·
Sometime in May I was browsing for journals at my indie bookstore (in recent years I’ve learned to overcome my reluctance of writing in journals) and discovered a gem called 50 Things About My Mother. I purchased two copies, smiling as I imagined … [Continue reading]
Goodreads Giveaway Results!
Posted on July 13, 2018 ·
Nearly 1,200 people entered the Goodreads giveaway for The Fourth Wall! I’m overwhelmed by the response—thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations to the winners! My publisher runs promotional giveaways several times a year on Amazon, … [Continue reading]
Read My New Story “From Autumn to June”
Posted on June 15, 2018 ·
This week YA Review Network published my short story “From Autumn to June.” I wrote this piece last spring and was thrilled when YARN sent an acceptance letter over the summer. Having worked with them previously on my story “We Never Get to Talk … [Continue reading]
Celebrating Four Years of The Fourth Wall
Posted on June 10, 2018 ·
Today is the four-year anniversary of The Fourth Wall! I decided to mark the occasion in a few ways. One was by setting up a Goodreads giveaway, so if you’re interested in winning a print copy, click here to enter. The other way I chose to … [Continue reading]
On First Publications
Posted on May 18, 2018 ·
A writer’s first publication is something special. I remember mine—a newspaper article I wrote when I was fifteen. My friend Bethany wanted to be a photographer and I had lofty aspirations to become a music journalist. Some of our friends were in a … [Continue reading]
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