Posts Tagged ‘Music’
Shining Bright as the Sun – July 2026 Wrap
July was packed with music and publishing magic, from music awards nominations and a fun studio day to anthology news and more. So, head out into the sunshine and read on for my July highlights. My Three Nominations for the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards In July, I became an official nominee for the 12th…
Read MoreMy Nominations for the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards
I’m officially a nominee for the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards! This year, there were over 101,000 submissions, so being nominated in three categories is such an honor. I’m excited to celebrate by sharing my nominations and what they mean to me. My Three Nominations for the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards First, I’m nominated…
Read MoreChristmas in July and Pop Vibes at the Vault
Today, I went to the Vault for ten hours and had a blast as always. I completely recorded my new Christmas song and made progress on a pop one. So, this was another productive session. I’m Living in My Own Little Snow Globe Last winter, I wrote “My Own Little Snow Globe,” and Christmas in…
Read MoreA Golden Start to the Summer – June 2026 Wrap
Summer is here, and the sun isn’t the only thing that’s shining. My June was absolutely golden. Lots happened on my publishing and music journeys, so I’m excited to share the highlights. A Glowing Kirkus Review for Kaleidoscopic Quill In June, the butterfly anthology of my heart, Kaleidoscopic Quill, received a glowing review from Kirkus.…
Read MoreForever Reaching for the Stars – May 2026 Wrap
May has come and gone. This was one of the busiest and most fun months of the year so far. From lots of music and publishing news to my twenty-ninth birthday, I’m delighted to share my May highlights. Releasing Happy Ever After Doesn’t Last Forever On May 29, I released my fairy-tale inspired EP, Happy…
Read MoreHappy Ever After Doesn’t Last Forever – Behind the Fairy Tale
My country-focused EP, Happy Ever After Doesn’t Last Forever, has five chapters that tell the story of a tragic fairy tale from once upon a time to happy never after. Most often, fairy tales conjure thoughts of fantastical love stories and happily ever afters, but the truth is, not every romantic tale ends happily. Whether…
Read More2026 ISSA Awards Finalist
I’m a finalist in six categories for the 2026 ISSA Awards! There were over 73,000 votes, which blows my mind. My Butterflies definitely showed up for me because the competition was fierce. This is my fourth year in a row as a finalist, and my heart is so full. My Six Categories for the 2026…
Read MoreFeeling Like a Busy Music and Publishing Bee – April 2026 Wrap
Wow, I felt like the busiest bee in April. So many exciting things are happening in both music and publishing. Here are the highlights. My Seven Nominations for the 2026 ISSA Awards For the fourth year in a row, I received nominations for the ISSA Awards. My seven nominations are USA Female Vocalist of the…
Read MoreA Kaleidoscope of Spring Memories – March 2026 Wrap
Wow, March was such an incredible month. From releasing “If Your Heart Eclipses Mine” and celebrating the publication of Kaleidoscopic Quill to RevPit, reading lots of books, and more, I’m excited to share my highlights from the first month of spring. Releasing “If Your Heart Eclipses Mine” On March 3, during a total lunar eclipse,…
Read MoreLiving a Bookish and Musical Fairy Tale – February 2026 Wrap
February was full of fantastic moments, from lots of anthology news to new music memories. I’m excited to share the highlights. News from Anthology Land This month, four of my stories found forever homes. This brings my number of total acceptances to twenty-five, which is such a milestone. First, I’m so excited that my young…
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