An 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.…

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My 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…

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Winning 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.…

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No Tricks, Only Music and Publishing Treats – October 2023 Wrap

Wow, October unfolded into a magical month, full of adventures and dreams coming true. From making lots of music memories to reaching a turning point on my publishing journey, I can’t wait to share the highlights. The Josie Music Awards in Nashville One of my favorite highlights from October was traveling to Nashville for the…

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A Musical and Bookish Start to Autumn – September 2023 Wrap

September was packed and fun, and it was also one of those marathon months. Time is so strange sometimes. Anyway, between starting September in Missouri and ending it in Colorado, I made lots of memories and had amazing moments. Here are the highlights. My Official Video from the 2023 ISSA Awards I’m still on a…

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Getting in the Summer Groove – June 2023 Wrap

Summer is here! My June highlights kicked off the sunshine season in the best way. I’m grateful for all the memories I made this month. Put on your sunglasses, grab some fruit punch, and enjoy this months’ wrap. My Sassy Pop Summer Session One of my favorite days this June was my ten-hour studio session.…

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NaNoWriMo and New Music – November 2022 Wrap

November unfolded into one of the busiest months of the year. From releasing lots of new music to participating in NaNoWriMo and more, every day had something going on. I’m going to need December to recharge from the fantastic wildness of November, but before I hibernate for a while, I’m going to share all the…

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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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