The Author Life A to Z

If you’re here, you’re probably an author and wondering what all this A to Z stuff is about. Well, I’ll tell you. We’re going back to basics. That’s right, friends, the alphabet. Now, now, don’t roll your eyes. When we were little kids, learning the alphabet was the first step on our journeys to becoming…

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My Third Anthology Publication – UnCensored Ink by Wild Ink Publishing

Demi holding her copy of UnCensored Ink and wearing her Wild Ink hoodie

Today, I received a Halloween treat. My copy of UnCensored Ink: A Banned Book Inspired Anthology came from Amazon. This is my third anthology publication and second with Wild Ink Publishing. The anthology is available everywhere books are sold, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 50 percent of all proceeds will be donated to the…

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A Musical and Bookish Start to Autumn – September 2024 Wrap

Autumn has arrived, and wow, September was incredible. From music awards news to anthology highlights and more, this month shimmered with wins and moments to remember. This Butterfly Is Your ISSA Country Pop Artist of the Month This month, my Butterflies voted me as the ISSA Country Pop Artist of the Month. I seriously can’t…

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My Second Anthology Publication – GORE 4 by Poe Boy Publishing

Spooky season is officially here because I received my author copy of GORE 4 (Demons): A Halloween Anthology by Poe Boy Publishing today. My young adult gothic horror story, “Revenge At Ravenwood,” is featured in this anthology. You can get a copy as either a paperback or e-book through Amazon. I’m excited to draw back…

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My Nominations for the 3rd Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards

Christmas came early this year. I’m holly jolly excited to share that I received two nominations for the 3rd Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards. I absolutely love Christmas music, so I’ve made it a tradition to release an original Christmas song each year. Currently, four are out in the world. Now, two of them…

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Hear Me Out, ISSA Awards, Clio, and More Highlights – August 2024 Wrap

Wow, August was hands down one of the busiest months of my life. This is going to be one of the longest, if not the longest, posts on my blog. So much happened, and I’m ready to share all the highlights. The 2024 ISSA Awards I had the most fun returning to Atlanta for the…

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Round Two of the ISSA Awards in Atlanta

Wow, what a fun weekend! I had a blast in Atlanta for the 2024 ISSA Awards. Last year was my first time attending, and you can read all about my trip in this blog post. Even though I didn’t win another crystal this year, I was a finalist in five categories. I’m excited to tell…

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A Summer Sunday At the Vault Recording Studio

Today, I went back to the Vault Recording Studio for such a fun ten-hour session. I worked on two new songs and celebrated Hear Me Out release week. Here are the highlights. Christmas in August For most of the session, I recorded my new Christmas song, “Candy Cane,” which is a total pop bop and…

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My First Publication – Clio’s Curious Dash Through Time by Wild Ink Publishing

I’m officially a published author! I can’t believe I just wrote that sentence, but it’s true. My middle grade fantasy short story, “The Scribe from the Lost City,” is out today in Clio’s Curious Dash Through Time by Wild Ink Publishing. This is the third book in the Magical Muse Library series. This is my…

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Introverts Can Have Fun Too – July 2024 Wrap

July was such a fun and busy month. From releasing a new single and playing live to getting my own Amazon author page, I had lots of memorable moments. Here are the highlights. Yeah, I’m Introverted, So What? On July 5, I released my sassy pop song, “I’m Introverted, So What?” I’m beyond excited this…

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