Posts Tagged ‘Author’
My First Year as a Published Author in Anthologies
Wow, I can’t believe I’ve been a published author for a whole year! On August 6, 2024, I celebrated my first anthology publication with Clio’s Curious Dash Through Time. Since then, I’ve had quite the adventure. I’m excited to take a trip down memory lane and share my anthology accomplishments from the past year. Twelve…
Read MoreA Summer Whirlwind – July 2025 Wrap
July was a whirlwind. I can’t believe how much happened this month. Here are the highlights. My Tenth Anthology Publication With Wickedness & Wonder On July 22, I celebrated the release of Wickedness & Wonder by Wild Ink Publishing. This is my tenth anthology. I wrote all about Wickedness & Wonder in this blog post,…
Read MoreMy Tenth Anthology Publication – Wickedness & Wonder by Wild Ink Publishing
Happy publication day to Wickedness & Wonder: A Fairy Tale Anthology by Wild Ink Publishing. This is a special one for me because it’s my tenth anthology. I’m delighted to be included in this book with my Hansel and Gretel sequel, “Out of the Oven.” You can buy a copy of Wickedness & Wonder everywhere…
Read MoreCheers to Summer – June 2025 Wrap
June was truly such a fabulous month. From Josie Music Awards nominations and anthology acceptances to a very fun afternoon at the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, I’m super excited to share the highlights. My Four Nominations for the 11th Annual Josie Music Awards I’m over the moon to share that I received four nominations for…
Read MoreSoaring Like a Butterfly – May 2025 Wrap
May was such a fabulous month for me as a songwriter and author. I have a lot of highlights to share, so here they are. My Five Lucky Butterflies One of my favorite moments of the year so far was setting my five butterflies free. In April, I got caterpillars and raised them into their…
Read MoreEnchanted Tales & Twisted Lore Sweeps the Outstanding Creator Awards 2025 Spring Contest
I’m an award-winning author! Today, I woke up to the news that Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore absolutely swept the Outstanding Creator Awards 2025 Spring Contest. My new adult dark romantasy short story, “Dabria’s Shadows,” also received honorable mentions. First, we made the list of OCA Ultimate Championship Trophy Winners. The anthology as a whole…
Read MoreMusic Awards, Anthologies, and New Beginnings – April 2025 Wrap
April has come and gone, and it was quite the ride. From receiving music awards and anthology publications to meeting Kelsea Ballerini, here are the highlights. Music Awards News This month, I received two music awards in the mail, one from the Josie Music Awards and the other from the Rampage Music Awards. Last October,…
Read MoreMy Ninth Anthology Publication – HORRORific Tales Volume 2 by HORRORific Publishing
I’m delighted to share that my young adult folk horror short story, “Where Lava Flows,” is officially out in HORRORific Tales Volume 2: Cryptids by HORRORific Publishing. Since I’m also featured in volume one, which I wrote all about here, it’s such an honor to be included in the second anthology. You can grab your…
Read MoreA Kaleidoscopic Start to Spring – March 2025 Wrap
Spring has sprung, and wow, March bloomed into a fantastic month. Here are my golden highlights. Kaleidoscopic Quill Submissions Are Open Submissions for the anthology of my heart, Kaleidoscopic Quill, are officially open. I can’t believe it. So far, I have read stunning stories and poems. It means the absolute world to me that so…
Read MoreEnchanted and Festive – February 2025 Wrap
February has come and gone. This month brought highlights I can’t wait to share, from receiving a music award to an anthology publication. Receiving My Award from the Holiday Music and Film Awards Last December, “Winter Cold” won Best Christmas Jazz Song at the 3rd Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards. I still can’t believe…
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