I wanted to give up writing this week.  I’ve been incredibly busy at work. I’m the Senior Marketing Copywriter for an education company...

When I sit to write, I’m distracted.  Right now, Bear (my 100-pound golden shepherd) is lying on the couch with his head in my lap....

The vikings beat longswords on their shields and erupted into a battle cry. Like the tide pouring in, the warriors rushed from their...

I didn’t know if I would post a blog this week. I haven’t had much time for writing outside of work, and my creative well is dry—in part...

When was the last time you did something that scared you?  I’ll go first. Last weekend, I participated in an author festival at my local...

I've been getting my work published in print publications since I was 18 years old. My first published work was in Teen Ink , a literary...

Happy Holidays! Whatever occassion you celebrated, I hope you had a wonderful time filled with family and friends. I’ve tried over and...

It has been a few weeks since I’ve blogged—how do I do this again?  At several points throughout the year, I’ve thought myself crazy for...

Christian mystery author, speaker, and retired pastor David N. Clay is a member of my local writers group. I came to know him through his...

Some of my earliest memories involve writing.  I grew up spending summers at the pool. My brother and I were both on our neighborhood...

I started a Facebook page! I’ve avoided social media for a while now, but the longer I run this blog, the more I realize I need it as a...

I met L.C. Maxie a few years ago through a mutual connection, and we've been writer friends ever since. I was on the beta reader and ARC...

My parents are coming to visit this weekend. We try to see each other at least once a month and switch between them coming to visit me...

One of the biggest questions I get when I tell people I'm a work-from-home writer is, “What is working from home like for you?” While...

Whether you’re an aspiring author or just spend a lot of time writing emails, this blog post is for you. My Best Tips for Becoming a...