I was thinking today about how much my writing life and how I show up to the page have changed over the last twenty years. When I began this author life, I was pregnant with my first baby. Now, both
February A5 Planner Set Up
Ever wonder about all the planning that goes into making this author career work? Hello planner and reader friends. Today I’m moving out of my dark, moody Malden Filofax and into something a bit brighter for February. It’s my birthday
Yes, Everything is Terrible But I’m Still Trying to Write
I’m not going to sit here and rehash all the present horror. You either think current events are a complete nightmare, or you don’t. This post isn’t about THAT. And when I say THAT, I mean the ever-growing divide of
When You’re Simply Not Ready Yet
Well, it’s time to officially announce it. I’ve received messages from many of you asking about the preorder for my next book, Her Name Was Lola. Instead of continuing to field questions privately, I just need to lay the whole
Write With Me: A Day In My Writer Life Vlog
Hello writers and readers. Today I’m sharing a bit of behind the scenes with a day-in-the-life vlog over on my YouTube channel, I usually talk about writing, planning, and definitely planning to write over there, so if you’re into that sort
Writing, Reading, and Injury…Updates
First off, a little housekeeping. If you’re one of my regular newsletter subscribers, you’ll notice the change in format here. That’s because last week I received an email from Kit, the platform I used for my newsletter, informing me that
Creativity, Energy, and Health
I have done hardly any writing over the last month. Despite waking up every day and thinking, I really should get some writing done today nearly every day in July was spent nowhere near my current manuscript. I guess there’s
The Last Nanny Audiobook!
Hello, dear readers. I’m so happy to share that The Last Nanny’s audiobook is now out and available at retailers everywhere! We tweaked the cover for the audio just a bit (because why not?), and I absolutely loved how it
My Top 7 Writing Tips For Getting Back to Work
Have you ever lost momentum on a writing project—whether it’s a novel, dissertation, or passion project—and struggled to get back into the flow? You’re not alone. In this video, I talk honestly about my own writing journey and why consistent
Writing: Getting Back on Track
Today on my YouTube channel, I’m discussing how my very productive start to 2025 went wrong. After starting strong and getting a lot of words written every day through January, February and March were complete disasters. I’m back at work