Author Journey
My Sixth Anthology Publication – Infernal Delights by Dragon Soul Press
Today, I received my copy of Infernal Delights, a charity anthology by Dragon soul press for hurricane relief. This is my first publication of 2025. Infernal Delights is full of amazing horror stories, and I’m honored to be among them with mine, “The Garden of Terrors.” If you’re a horror reader, definitely grab a copy…
Read MoreMy Fifth Anthology Publication – A Winter Kiss by Dragon Soul Press
Happy Holidays! My fifth anthology publication made my Christmas extra special this year. “Glitter Bows and Music Notes,” my new adult Christmas romance short story, got published in A Winter Kiss by Dragon Soul Press on December 20. You can buy your copy of this festive anthology on Amazon. A Peek Into “Glitter Bows and…
Read MoreMy Fourth Anthology Publication – HORRORific Tales Volume 1 by HORRORific Productions
I’m delighted to share my fourth anthology publication. My new adult supernatural thriller short story, “Rosalia,” found a forever home in HORRORific Tales Volume 1: Hauntings by HORRORific Productions. You can grab your copy from Amazon. This publication experience was quite the ride, so I’m super excited to reveal my adventure. The Open Submission Call…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreMy Third Anthology Publication – UnCensored Ink by Wild Ink Publishing
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…
Read MoreMy 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…
Read MoreMy First Anthology 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…
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 MoreMy Experience from the Story Academy with Bethany Hensel
As an author, I fully believe there’s always room to learn and grow. I graduated from my MFA in Writing Popular Fiction program a year ago, but I’m still finding ways to further my education. I’ve attended conferences, workshops, and courses, and the Story Academy with editor Bethany Hensel was my favorite writing investment since…
Read MoreNational Novel Writing Month – My NaNoWriMo 2022 Journey
This November, I did the NaNoWriMo challenge for the first time. It was hands down one of the most wild experiences of my life. NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, occurs in November every year, and writers from all around the world take the challenge to write 50,000 words during the month. Of course, because…
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