I'll be teaching at a number of workshops and speaking on panels this winter/spring. I'd love to see you! OCLS Writer's Conference: Jan. 28, 2023 Trinity Prep Book Festival- Feb. 3, 2023, 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. SCBWI Writer's Workshop: “Different Paths to Publishing”— Feb. 4,...
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Exciting News about The Dream Heist!
I have exciting news to share with you about THE DREAM HEIST! The big news is that THE DREAM HEIST will now be coming to you in audio, e-book, and paperback! The release date is Nov. 15, 2022. I'm also so excited because I'll be going on tour to promote this book plus...
Read and Win $100 in Gift Cards!
I'm excited to be teaming up with some top faved KindleVella stories to offer a massive giveaway prize. One winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card and a $50 Fly Paper Products gift card! TO ENTER To enter via the Rafflecopter and to find the KindleVella...
The Dream Heist’s Book Trailer
I'm so excited to share with you the book trailer for THE DREAM HEIST! I made this one myself as a homage to the characters in the story. I'm hoping it captivates the mood, tone, and feel so you all can see it visually. I hope you love it and the story!
My New Serialize Novel
I have exciting news! I’m embarking on my first serialized storytelling adventure with Amazon’s Kindle Vella. The book is called THE DREAM HEIST, a YA thriller. Kindle Vella is a brand new program Amazon is launching where readers can subscribe to books and read each...
Drawer Novels
Do you have a novel that you wrote long ago and put it away, but now wonder if its worth revisiting? In this video, I share my thoughts, tips and personal experience based off of my drawer novel (THE PRINCESS AND THE PAGE) that got published by Scholastic Press.
A Tip When Writing Fantasy
Are you feeling like your fantasy could be stretched? Does it feel cliché or familiar? Here is a tip to get you brainstorming and coming up with new ideas!
The Inspiration for The Princess and the Page
I've had requests asking for me to share what inspired me to write THE PRINCESS AND THE PAGE. So on my YouTube channel, I'm sharing about what inspired the book and where the concept came from. Ideas are everywhere! Sometimes they come in the most unexpected places....
Tips for Fast Drafting
Are you looking to fast draft your manuscript? Or perhaps you're participating in NaNoWriMonth? I am! Or at least a version of NaNo as I'm in the middle of revisions too. If you are drafting, buddy up with me here and we can fast draft together! I've created a video...
Find Your Next Read
I'm thrilled to share with you a collaboration video I created with twenty-seven of my middle grade author friends. If you are looking for a fun laugh and a new book to read then check out our First Lines video. We had a blast creating this video and sharing the first...