Well, it’s been a year.

Almost, anyway. Hi there, loves. Remember me? In November I wrote a post explaining that I didn't know what you could expect from me because I didn't know what I could expect from myself. Once I wrote that particular post, I put all of this away. I very rarely check anything except my DMs on …

You deserve the truth

I've been avoiding this for a while. Part of me thought if I didn't acknowledge this, it would just vanish. Another part of me thought I could force myself. Another part of me figured no one cared. But some of you do care. I mentioned previously that I had gone through something a few months …

Hiatus Over.

Okay, so, I feel like I've made a statement like this far too many times. I had to go on an impromptu hiatus. I took down my website and blog. It wasn't because I was concentrating on finishing or fixing my book. It wasn't because my dad was in the hospital again. I am not …

Changing Course

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” - Leo Tolstoy Ladies and gents, this one is short and sweet. Since my last blog post, when I shared the story of when everything went all topsy-turvy, I have struggled to think of what to do next. I looked to my …

When It All Went Wrong

I was super proud of myself at the beginning of this year. I had just come off an amazing year of blogging in 2018. I think I only missed a few scheduled  posting dates, and I'm pretty sure I had good reason. I mapped out my entire year of blogging for 2019. The entire freaking year. But …

Monkey Sandwiches and Bruised Ribs

I realize it has been a while since I did a general life update. I haven't really felt like the best version of myself in a while, so maybe that's why I have avoided it. It isn't that I feel like the best version of myself right now, either. But, I guess I can't wait …

DIY Book Cover Design, pt. 3

          We made it to part three! ♥ So, we've talked about how most people probably shouldn't design their own covers—and that's okay! We've talked about how if you must (or just want to) create your own cover, but your skill level is questionable, it's always best to stick to a …

NaNoWriNope

  [So, I know this post was supposed to be yesterday, but you'll have to forgive me as we had Hurricane Michael's remnants coming through. Between power glitches, cool weather for me to watch, tragic photos I couldn't stop staring at, and checking in on family and friends, making sure this was posted just wasn't …

Writer Resources: ProWritingAid

I am so excited to bring you this resource! You may have noticed that a ProWritingAid ad has been placed on my blog posts, and if you've wondered why it's because I believe in their ability to help every writer at every skill level. I have been a faithful ProWritingAid user for over two years now, and …

Writer Resources: Marketing Edition

I wasn't supposed to blog about this today. I had intended on blogging about another resource, but as I was writing it, I realized I didn't quite have enough information and it felt incomplete. So, here goes plan B. It's a three-fer. The resources I'm introducing you to tonight will help as you dive into …