Posts by Demi Michelle
Embarking on New Adventures – March 2024 Wrap
Wow, March was truly a month of embarking on new adventures. From launching Literary Blend and Amethyst Ink Editorial to landing a massive performance spot and recording new music, I’m excited to share my March highlights. My First Studio Day of 2024 On March 2, I returned to my second home, the Vault Recording Studio,…
Read MoreMy First Studio Day of 2024
Today, I went back to the Vault for a ten-hour session. It was so amazing to finally be back at my second home. During the session, Bob and I got a ton done—no surprise there! I’m excited to unveil all the fun from the studio today. Producing the Intro for Literary Blend This month, I’m…
Read More“Kind Heart,” Interviews, and Evolution – February 2024 Wrap
February was such a fun month full of music and author memories. From releasing “Kind Heart” to doing interviews, I’m excited to share this month’s highlights. The Hear Me Out Chapter Begins With “Kind Heart” I’m beyond delighted “Kind Heart,” the lead single off Hear Me Out, is finally yours. This is one of my…
Read MoreAn Adventurous Start to the Year – January 2024 Wrap
The first month of 2024 is in the books, and wow, I can’t believe how many exciting things happened. So much is coming together at once. From receiving nominations for music awards to starting another revision of my manuscript to get it polished for submission soon, I’m beyond eager to unveil all my January highlights.…
Read MoreCelebrating My Marvelous 2023
Another year has come and gone. Looking back, 2023 unfolded into a year packed with milestones and special memories. I’ve evolved as a songwriter, recording artist, author, and podcast host, and most of all, I’ve grown as a person along the way. Before I begin my 2024 chapter, I’m going to spotlight my highlights and…
Read MoreA Festive and Fun End to the Year – December 2023 Wrap
Wow, what an end to 2023! December was packed with Christmas memories and lots of music and author highlights. I can’t wait to unveil my festive and fun month to tie the bow on a magical year. Being Added to the Wall of Fame in My Middle School This month, I had one of the…
Read MoreThe Best Day Visiting My Middle School After Being Added to the Wall of Fame
Today, I had one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I returned to my middle school, Franklin Regional Middle School, to see myself in the Wall of Fame and spend time with the performing arts students, along with catching up with some of my teachers. When I was a student, I never dreamed…
Read MoreMy Tinsel Heart Is Full – November 2023 Wrap
Wow, November couldn’t have gone more perfectly. From signing with my literary agent and drafting a new book for NaNoWriMo to releasing my fourth original Christmas single, this month has left me feeling beyond happy and hopeful for what’s to come for both my songwriting and publishing journeys. Becoming an Agented Author My author dreams…
Read MoreWinning NaNoWriMo for the Second Year in a Row
This November, I took the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) challenge for the second year in a row. I’m over the moon to share that I reached my goal of writing the entire first draft of my new young adult fantasy. After typing away for thirty days straight, I finished my draft at 72,766 words.…
Read MoreHow I Got My Agent
Well, Butterflies, my literary dreams are starting to come true. I’m now an agented author! My journey to literary representation was a trip to the depths of Tartarus to say the least, but I’m so lucky to have survived the query trenches. Was the adventure worth it? In hindsight, yes. That doesn’t erase the struggles,…
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