A Way Out of Writer’s Block
Staring at our screens for hours is not getting our books written. Walking away is not getting our books written. I used to do both—paired with way too much coffee. Now I write through it, and my writing is much better for it. Sometimes writer’s block has nothing to do with our story. Sometimes it […]
Writing is Healing
“Writing is healing” is a simple statement but packed with power. It wasn’t until I finished writing my fifth novel that I realized all the books I had written healed specific emotions within me. I had an “aha” moment when I discovered my thoughts about prior situations were no longer haunting me. I was removed […]
Seek Out Support and Soar
First, believe in yourself. Second, surround yourself with people who believe in you. Third, soar to new heights. No matter what your passion is—find people who get it. My passion is writing, and my desire is to be a published author. When I first started getting serious about writing, I sat at my computer and […]
Hiring a Book Coach Can Change Your Life
I had written five books, queried for three years, and finally my fifth book was getting noticed by agents. However, even with fifteen full requests many of the agents were passing on representation. At that point, I knew I needed to do something different. In addition to querying, I began building my social media presence […]
My Quarantine Memoir
After what felt like A THOUSAND MORNINGS indoors, I took my car for THE LONGEST RIDE into the WILD. I started hearing VOICES IN THE STONES or it could have been THE CACTUS nearby. After my CONFESSIONS OF A DOMESTIC FAILURE, the voice said GIRL, STOP APOLOGIZING. You’re UNDER PRESSURE to keep your daughter EDUCATED. […]
Get Unstuck. The Path Forward.
Sometimes life throws obstacles in your path and you get stuck. You may have a problem you need to solve or a situation that needs to be worked out. For me, I recently encountered writer’s block. The skeleton of the story was there. But day after day, I struggled with filling in the meat. Against […]
