Kicking off with some exciting news: I’ve officially finished writing Project Dice! I absolutely adore this story and hope I’ll be able to share so much more about it down the road. Finishing a story is always bittersweet for me. I’m proud of what I’ve created and hopeful for where it might go next, but… Continue reading A Book Of My Heart
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Summer Fun and Writing Updates
It’s currently 800,000 degrees (exaggeration? never), and while I’m very much an autumn girl, I’ve been enjoying the summer season. Except for my surprise appendicitis that happened over the 4th of July weekend...I did not enjoy that. We’re gonna blow right past that little disaster and talk about more exciting things. First and importantly, I’m… Continue reading Summer Fun and Writing Updates
Writing a Book in 18 Days: Now What?
I can’t believe that, for the second time in under 8 months, I’ve written a completely new book...and I did it in only 18 days! This time, it was for my dark academia adventure, nicknamed Project Dice, and I wrote those amazing words “the end” on the first Saturday of the month. In my previous… Continue reading Writing a Book in 18 Days: Now What?
The Road to Going on Submission for the First Time
Hello hello! Since my manuscript has been off with my agent for feedback and revisions, I’ve had a little writing break, but it’s been a great, productive few weeks. I’ve read 6 books in less than three weeks, which is a ton for me, have beta read a couple of fantastic books, spent time organizing… Continue reading The Road to Going on Submission for the First Time
24 Books of Christmas
Hi everyone! Happy DECEMBER! Our Christmas tree is up, the candles are lit, I’m drinking coffee from a winter wonderland mug, and I’m planning out my baking spree. Life is good! I’ll have more to share on the writerly front soon, but for today, I want to speak from the reader front! One of the… Continue reading 24 Books of Christmas
Keep Going
Macarons and coffee from a Los Angeles trip Hello wonderful people! It's been about a week and a half since I applied to Pitch Wars, and I fully admit that I've been obsessed with checking my email for updates. I've gotten a bit better about checking, but I'm not going to lie, it's HARD not… Continue reading Keep Going
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