Now that I am finished with my school work, I am able to focus on getting posts out again. I wanted to ask you what you would like more of going forward. I definitely want to do more Spotlights, because I really enjoy getting to know other authors / artists more and I think it’s… Continue reading What would you like to see?
Hello friends! I am happy to say I am nearly finished with my thesis! I can hardly believe it. The manuscript will be complete by this week. After this, I will not be posting any other tidbits of the book. This poem is when my character, Sophie, goes to her twin’s track meet. I have… Continue reading She Smiles – last look into my novel
You read right. Thank you for patience with me as I power along through this YA novel for my thesis…and hopefully for publication one day! Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ July 31, 1998 Lucky 13 I hate having my eyes dilated. I fidgeted as we sat in the cushioned chairs that smelled like they were drenched in perfume.… Continue reading 1st Chapter of It Chose Three
I recently submitted my completed draft to my Thesis advisor and am working on my critical essay until I receive her edits. The first part of the essay is a description of my process of writing the book. I am copying it here so you, too, can see my journey to writing It Chose Three.… Continue reading Excerpt From Paper
My thesis is a YA novel based on my life, specifically growing up with three legally-blind sisters. I hope to connect with siblings in similar situations. More about that later. The problem is, whenever I read a book or watch a movie that is “based on” the life of [person], I immediately wonder what the… Continue reading “Hollywoodizing” My Life
Working on my thesis … thinking about having this verse as the beginning of my book. What do you think? People Always Ask What’s it like having a twin? It’s having … The best part of best friends, and the best part of sisters in one person. A secret language that comes with understanding someone… Continue reading Thesis WIP
I realize some comment on the site here, and some comment on my FB post, so we may end up with two stories 😉 But it will be twice the fun! I will start us off. Comment below to add to the story. The next person should continue from the last comment. Here we go!… Continue reading Let’s Write a Story Together
Have you ever run across / read about an author who says if you don’t write every day you’re not a professional author? It’s pretty intimidating. I know all about juggling time. I am a wife and mother of a toddler, I have a full time job, I am working on my thesis for my… Continue reading Thoughts on Writing Every Day
I am so excited to announce our HCS Anthology is now available on Amazon! Just in time to get a copy for your friends and family for Christmas! I have contributed my short story “To Fetch A Pail of Water” and also edited the other stories. I’d love to hear what you think!
We are in the final stages of completing our first ever Steampunk anthology! Written by HCS authors, illustrated by various artists, and edited by yours truly. Keep an eye on my website, and also HCS Publishing! The anthology is due to be published in January. It’s a collection of 13 Steampunk short stories, all varied… Continue reading HCS Publishing Steampunk Anthology countdown