As some people who are aware of my existence might be aware, I have been having a major writer’s “freeze”, as someone on Threads called it. It’s not a block, I know what I want to write and some things have outlines, but I just can’t … words. I can’t get anything onto the page. … Continue reading Breaking a Rule
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Imposter Syndrome? Or Something Worse?
Every writer goes through the struggle of imposter syndrome. It’s our main antagonist, our mountain to climb, our enemy to vanquish—though it keeps coming back, like a horror movie villain. For those who might not know what imposter syndrome is, according to the National Institute of Health, it’s “a behavioral health phenomenon described as self-doubt … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome? Or Something Worse?
New Year New Me? Or SSDD?
I am obviously not the best at keeping my ducks in a row. In fact, half my ducks are lost. The only thing I’ve been able to reliably do is release my books on time. It’s only been 2 books, but who’s counting? (Me. I’m counting.) This year I want to try something new. I … Continue reading New Year New Me? Or SSDD?
My Brain is Scrambled Eggs
Ever feel like that? Between constant head pain and meds that make me kinda dumb, that's how I feel nearly all the time. This year, though, I'm going to schedule every little thing I do. I'm going to accomplish things. Finish books--publish at least one. I'm going to try the whole blogging and newsletter thing … Continue reading My Brain is Scrambled Eggs
Long, Long Journey
Today I finished writing the last little bits in the rewrite I'd started years ago after revisiting the novel I'd eagerly self published since it was the first book I'd ever written. Upon glancing through it, I realized it should not have seen the light of day in it's then-current form. We all make mistakes, … Continue reading Long, Long Journey
The Benefits of Fangirling “Real” People
I am a fangirl. I have been a fangirl of various things in my life, usually celebrities. I mean, what teenager doesn’t have that singer or actor they absolutely can’t get enough of? Recently, though, I started fangirling a different sort of people. It all started with Chantelle Atkins. I was reading her articles for … Continue reading The Benefits of Fangirling “Real” People
Guest Post: Chantelle Atkins – Indies As Outsiders
Hello readers! Today I would like to share a post written for my blog by the lovely Chantelle Atkins. If this is your first time hearing about her, you're in for a treat. Chantelle is a fantastic indie novelist, blogger, and article contributor for Authors Publish Magazine (a wonderful tool for authors to look at publishing … Continue reading Guest Post: Chantelle Atkins – Indies As Outsiders
The Problem With Book Giveaways
Hello readers! I’m here to talk about something that is pressured on indie writers: giveaways. I’m new to this and so I don’t know all the 411 on this, but I tried one anyway. This was my experience. What I Expected: People would enter. People would win. People would talk about my book and I’d … Continue reading The Problem With Book Giveaways
Confession: I am not a good blogger.
Are you surprised? If you are, then hello, it’s so nice to meet you! I hope you’re enjoying my website. If you’re not, then welcome back and sorry I haven’t posted. See, here’s the deal. I’m a small thought/big idea sort of person. I post Twitter updates when I remember how that thing works. If … Continue reading Confession: I am not a good blogger.
Big Ball of Yarn
A writer's mind is like a big ball of yarn. I'm not talking about one of those neat ones you see in the cartoons with every section in its place right where it belongs. I'm talking about one of those that the cat has dragged all over the house and played with for hours on … Continue reading Big Ball of Yarn
