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...]
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...]
Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Kathy Osgood of Little Bear Photography
We might talk a lot about writing on Oops and Daisies, but, as the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” A beautiful photograph is a work of art and an act of creativity in and of itself, but those photographs wouldn’t be possible without creative-minded individuals behind them, like Kathy Osgood of Little Bear Photography. Here Kathy, who helped me update my headshots and photos … [Read more...]
Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Interview with Author J.M. Guilfoyle
A supportive writing community can make a world of difference in an author’s journey, and that’s precisely where I met Jenn, who publishes under J.M. Guilfoyle. Our local writing group hosts more than just educational monthly meetings; the group features a number of “paths,” based around interests. From a critiquing group to a tech path (which Jenn leads), there are an incredible amount of ways to … [Read more...]
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