Coastal Niece Aesthetic
In film and in books, I’m all about the outlier. Someone who marches to the beat of their own drum, who doesn’t need to fit the mold, nor do they want to. There is so…
This is my personal journey, one story at a time from motherhood, aging, love, and loss to my dream of becoming an author.
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…
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…
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…
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—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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
We’re back from UNCW, and I am happy to say Shane is settled in. While I am still grieving the end of such a magical time as a mom, I am also thrilled for Shane’s…