Usually I love this time when I let the draft rest between revisions, but things are different in 2020.
My More Authentic Self
I’ve stopped waiting for someone to tell me that there’s a place for my authentic self in this world. I’m here. I don’t need anyone’s permission.
The First Chapter: Get To The Good Stuff
I always write my first chapter last. Those pages are so critical to hooking your readers and they have to pull a lot of weight while feeling effortless…
Writing Difficult Times
Do we change our stories to reflect 2020? Or do we ignore the terrible things that are happening? Or do we write into a future where things are better?
My Writing Community: An Invitation
The Mindful Writers Group is a community of writers meeting every Friday at 9:30am PST to meditate, write, and hang out for a bit.
All The #AmQuerying Details
For anyone preparing to query agents, I’m sharing my query letter, synopsis, elevator pitch, and one-page synopsis. #amquerying
You Never Get A Second Debut Novel
I used to roll my eyes when people said: you only get one debut novel. But now that I’ve come up and over that hill, I have a new perspective on the idea.