Dear Storyteller, Daydream is Tip#2! A simple tip, but I feel it is an exceptionally important one. Why is it exceptionally important? Come along with me and discover my top two personal reasons why daydreaming is an essential part of commencing your story. Reason Number One… Much like you would utilize brainstorming in your high…
Dear Friend, Here’s another of my favorite passages from Chapter 7-The Heir! Take a peek! Why is this one of my favorite passages? I think this is one of my favorite interactions between Coinneach and Finockt because of the deeper meaning behind their passionate conversation. Both are headstrong in their own right, and they often…
Dear Storyteller, Learn to Observe and Analyze is Tip#1! An unconventional idea perhaps. And perhaps you’re wondering why this would even be important at all, or what use this particular skill set would ever have in relationship to being a writer? Well, for starters, please keep in mind, I am still learning myself. And learning…
Dear Friend, It’s time to announce the Fall Giveaway Winner! I’m excited for this! Ready?! Then scroll down to see who won this year’s autumn giveaway!!! 🙂 Rylie M.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! Congratulations to the Fall Giveaway Winner! So glad you won, Rylie! I’ll be in touch shortly. So keep an eye out for an email from…
Happy Autumn, Friend! The Fall Giveaway is here! That means it’s officially October 1st! So let’s celebrate what I personally think is the most wonderful time of the year by jumping into a Fall Giveaway for 2024! There’s nothing better than cozying up by the fire (or on the couch!) on a cold autumn’s night,…
Welcome to the official Writer’s Nook page! I have long debated how I actually want to start this journey with you, dear friend, and finally determined that an introduction to my own writing journey would serve best, if only for the reason that you might find yourself traveling the same path…or wanting to. Perhaps this…
Dear Friend, Library News! Hooray! So excited to share this! Dayton Metro Public Library has exceeded my expectations again! If you live local, you can find The Lost King’s Daughter AND The Heir there! I’m also loving the fact that I get to see the fantasy emblem (a unicorn!) on the spine of my book!…
Dear Friend, This is my first Editing update on Book 3! How exciting is this?! I can’t believe that I’m actually talking about Book 3! Such a bittersweet moment…knowing that the conclusion to Finockt’s story is coming about, not wanting it to really end, and yet knowing that her story must end somewhere and somehow!…
Dear Friend, Coming soon… The Writer’s Nook! Originally, I had planned to begin The Writer’s Nook over the summer, but after further thought, autumn seemed a better time to engage in something that seemed to me more “academic.” Perhaps this notion was reinforced by the fact that I’ve always loved fall…and school. There’s nothing better…
Dear Friend, Meet the 2024 Winner! The GHC’s Christmas in July 2024 Sweepstakes has officially come to a close and the winner was just revealed to me via email yesterday! Please join me in congratulating her! Your participation Thank you so much for participating in the GHC’s Christmas in July 2024 Sweepstakes! I hope you…