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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My 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…

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Music Awards Nominations, Radio Fun, and More Magic – May 2023 Wrap

May unfolded into my best month of 2023 yet. I’m so blessed for every moment, from awards nominations to radio appearances and more. This wrap blog is a packed one, so get ready for the highlights. ISSA Awards Finalist in Five Categories I’m beyond lucky to be a finalist in five categories for the 2023…

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A Relaxing Month of Amazing Moments – April 2023 Wrap

April was a pretty chill month, and I enjoyed it. With all I do, it’s nice to have relaxing months from time to time. Still, April had some fabulous moments I can’t wait to share. ISSA Awards Nominations I’m beyond honored to have six nominations for the ISSA Awards. This is my first year trying…

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A New Year of Songwriting and Author Adventures – January 2023 Wrap

January has come and gone. The first month of 2023 is in the books, and wow, it unfolded into a great one. Both my music and author journeys are off to a great start this year, so I’m delighted to share my January memories and highlights. “I Hope You Know You’re Lucky” Live at 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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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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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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