The more I talk about my writing and my work, the more I keep hearing things like: I love learning about how people write. I never knew that about the publishing process! I’m obsessed with hearing how people create the things they do. It doesn’t matter if it’s art, writing, music, or any other "creative outlet," people are intrigued by how "creativity" works and what it looks like … [Read more...]
Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Interview with Author Lisa Maggiore
Author Lisa Maggiore always knew she wanted to write, but growing up, she never encountered authors and struggled to see it as a realistic path, especially after giving birth to her oldest daughter and being a single parent at age 20. Still, she never fully let go of her writing dream. While building a 20-year career in social work, she continued to tinker with ideas and stories, keeping that … [Read more...]
Big News: I Have a Book Contract!
I’m still pinching myself. It still doesn’t feel real. But, if I’m being honest with you all, I don’t think it’ll feel real until I’m actually holding the book in my hands… my young adult historical fantasy, Becoming Charlotte Corday, is being published by Apprentice House Press in the spring of 2027! I officially signed the book contract this past March. The journey to this contract has been a … [Read more...]
Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Interview with Author J.P. Lee
J.P. Lee isn’t shy about sharing her journey to publication. With her debut novel set for release in the spring of 2026, she has opened the curtains to her writing process and sneak peeks about her YA Fantasy, Shift, over on her Instagram. But she didn’t always talk publicly about her writing. While she’s always enjoyed reading and writing, J.P. long treated it like a hobby. After her son … [Read more...]
My 10 Favorite Books From the 59 I Read in 2025
I almost hit my Goodreads reading challenge in 2025: 60 books read in 2025! (I was only one shy, and I blame the fact that I typically read two to three books at a time). Even so, as usual, I read a huge variety of books, from middle-grade fiction with my kids to lengthy fantasy books based on incredible worlds. So, out of these 59, which were my favorites? Keep reading for a round-up and why … [Read more...]
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