My New Book Title-The Summer I Found You
I have so much tea to spill about my book. First, the title changed. As an author, it can be scary, but in my case, I LOVE my publisher and team over at Alcove Press….
BHG Stylemaker-A Decade Long Honor
After a decade of being invited to the BHG Stylemaker event, I am still honored and humbled. Looking around the room at all the insane talent, I often wonder, “How did I get here?” In…
Book Contract With Alcove Press
Well, I did it! I sold my first novel, HOUSE IN BLOOM! Eek, I still can’t believe it! After five years of blind hope, countless rejections, and deciding that giving up wasn’t an option, I…
6 Books You’ll Need If You’re Thinking Of Writing A Novel Or Memoir
Everyone has at least one book in them—or that’s what they say anyway. I just think the idea of writing an entire book can be uber-intimidating and downright scary, to say the least. But it…
Book Update-We’re On Submission, So Now What?
I’m officially on submission with my second book! I’m hoping the second time is the charm! It’s been a challenging journey, to say the least, but one thing is for sure: I’m glad I didn’t…
Trust Your Instincts-When Something Feels Off, It Is
Trust your instincts—easier said than done sometimes, right? I’m an overthinker by nature, and I can talk myself into anything. That being said, I am an empath, and I have incredible instincts. So why, oh,…
Vertigo Checklist + What Worked For Me
It seems the more I talk to people, especially women, the more I realize how many of us are silently suffering from vertigo. Anyone who’s had it knows how debilitating it is and how difficult…
Publishing Update-I Signed With A Literary Agent
I’m over the moon to announce that I signed with a literary agent! I’m now being represented by Rachelle Gardner with Gardner Literary Agency for my second novel, House in Bloom. You must be wondering…
Meet The Main Character of My Novel House in Bloom
I think it’s about time you meet the main character of my book, House in Bloom. Especially since my entire Christmas theme this year is based on her, the book, and the secondary characters. I…
BHG Stylemaker + My Arc Through The Years
All this talk about books and writing has me looking inward. Last week, I was honored to attend the Better Homes and Gardens annual Stylemaker event. This was my ninth time attending this event, and…
I Signed My First Book Contract
I did it! I signed my first book contract! I can still hardly believe it. Who would have thought it would have been this hard? I never knew the odds, and it’s probably better off…