National Novel Writing Month – My NaNoWriMo 2022 Journey

Demi with her NaNoWriMo cake

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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Falling into Autumn Music and Author Memories – September 2022 Wrap

It’s finally fall. If you’re wondering, I picked a pumpkin for my room and brought out my stuffed pumpkins. In short, I’m ready for sweater weather and the spooky season. September was such a great month. Since I’m in between releases, things have calmed down a bit. Still, I’m busy behind the scenes getting everything…

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The Magic of Researching for a New Novel

I love when I get new novel ideas. As a writer, a bunch of ideas bounce around in my head all the time, but when a golden thread presents itself, I grab hold and won’t let go.  I’ve decided to participate in NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, in November. Since I got a golden…

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A Missouri Kind of Month and More Highlights – August 2022 Wrap

August was such a blast. This month, I found the perfect balance between my music and author dreams. From live music to a writing conference, August was full of great moments. Get ready for the highlights. The Kansas City Writing Workshop I’m beyond glad I attended the virtual Kansas City Writing Workshop. This was my…

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My Kansas City Writing Workshop Experience

I’ve always wanted to attend a writing conference, and I got to do just that over the weekend. The virtual Kansas City Writing Workshop exceeded all of my expectations, and it was the best first conference experience. I had such a blast, so I wanted to share the highlights and some of my favorite moments…

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My Bookshelf – All-Time Favorite Books

I’m beyond excited to dive headfirst into my author journey, and I thought it’d be fun to share my all-time favorite books. I love, love, love to read, and even though I gravitate to Young Adult Mysteries and Thrillers, I have favorite books in many genres of popular fiction. As an author myself, I believe…

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