As long as I can remember, I have enjoyed good stories in all forms. Whether it’s a book, movie, or TV show, if it has relatable characters and a good…
Things I’m Thankful For
I know I’m a few days late, but in honor of Thanksgiving, I’ve decided to make this post a list of things I’m thankful for. If I tried to list…
The Greater Good
Before anyone gets nervous, I would like to say that the title of this post in no way indicates that I support Grindelwald. It also isn’t meant to be a…
On Veteran’s Day
I have several veterans in my family. My husband served in the Air Force, and both of my grandfathers served, one in the Army and one in the Marines. I…
Her First Noel
It’s that time of year again! Hallmark Channel has started releasing new Christmas movies every weekend. When I go to my parents’ house over the holidays, I always enjoy watching…
Five Tips for Handling Rejections
When I was in college, I decided to submit a poem to the literary journal published by my university’s English department. At the time, I knew nothing about the world…
The Newest Thrawn Series
When I first started reading Star Wars books, the first series I read was The Thrawn trilogy by Timothy Zahn. These books are set five years after the end of…
The Fun of Fanfiction
After I finish a good story—whether a book, show, or movie—I usually end up asking a lot of questions. What happened to the characters afterward? Or what led up to…
Close to Home…But Not Too Close
Last November, Anaiah Press published my Christmas novella, Her First Noel. I did a guest post for their blog this week entitled “Close to Home…But Not Too Close,” where I…
The Ten Stages of Writing a Novel (or Short Story)
Every author’s creative process is different, but I think there are certain feelings almost all of us experience as we work on our novels and short stories. I’ve found pictures…