Back with a new book!!

Hello, WordPress! Yes, it's me. I'm making an attempt to bring back my blog for a very important announcement... I've got a Christmas novella coming out at the end of the month! Keep scrolling for details... One charming (possibly haunted) inn. One charming (friendzoned) pastry chef. And one unexpected reunion. Seraphina has landed the perfect …

You have a work that no other can do

I teach 6- and 7-year-olds at church on Sundays. Nine of them. Sundays can be a little crazy. But now and again, a bolt of inspiration and encouragement strikes through the chaos. While we were gathered with two other classes for singing time, the chorister chose a song that I've never cared for. Something about …

Not chocolate, but just as inspiring

On my phone, I keep a list of ideas I'd like to blog about, as well as a weekly reminder to guilt-trip/annoy me into posting somewhat regularly during the times that I feel utterly unmotivated. I referred back to that list when my reminder popped up today and had to laugh when, in the middle …

Beauty and the Beast

I have been anxiously awaiting the new Beauty and the Beast movie since the moment I heard Emma Watson would play Belle. The trailers were gorgeous, and the movie did not disappoint. I'm not normally one for writing movie reviews, but how I could I leave this alone? I'll keep it spoiler-free for those who …

Hello, Goodbye

Well, there goes February. Between WriteOnCon, beta reading, normal reading, finishing a draft of NOVUS, family events, and a move, the blog got neglected. But there's always next month, right? Here's a quick summary of February: What I read: Spiderwick Chronicles 1&2 by Holly Black (Definitely for younger MG. Short, easy reads.) No and Me …

Fare thee well, January

Aaaaand that's a wrap on the first month of the year! Highlights: Books I read: Glimmer of Hope by Sarah Eden (depressing fluff--I didn't know that existed!) El Deafo by Cece Bell (great Own Voices graphic novel) The BFF Bucket List by Dee Romito (who is a fabulous MG writer AND a fabulous person) Crenshaw …

Coloring coloring through the snow

Where I currently live, there's not easy access to a bookstore--meaning that I went SIX WHOLE MONTHS without going to a bookstore. (A feat only made possible by the local public library.) But today I decided that enough is enough, and we drove 40 minutes to get to the nearest Barnes and Noble. Which had …

Procrastination is the answer

Things I have done to avoid outlining the rest of my rewrite today: Search for pictures of cool doors Make Jello play dough (it still stinks like play dough) Beta read Rave about aforementioned beta reading Check my email a billion times to see if my critique came back yet Crochet Clean Open and close …