Hello, dear readers! I'm delighted today to bring you an interview with Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat, authors of the YA chat novel Dear Hero. This fun (and funny) superhero romance is told entirely through text messages. Now Hope and Alyssa are back with the sequel, which promises to be just as entertaining as the … Continue reading Guest Post: An Interview with Dear Henchman Authors Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat
11 Writerly Things to Do While You’re Waiting
I’m convinced that the successful author really only needs two things—perseverance and patience. Perseverance because this career isn’t easy. It takes a lot of humility, learning, and hard work to become a good writer, and even more to get published. And patience because… You will wait. A LOT. Especially if you go the traditional publishing … Continue reading 11 Writerly Things to Do While You’re Waiting
Tips to Rock Your Next Twitter Pitch Party
Editor's note: Whoops, the first version of this post incorrectly stated 240 characters per tweet, but that should be 280. Apologies! Hello, friends! How did we get to the last day of February already? Since #PitMad is coming up next week on Twitter (March 4, find the deets here), I thought it was time to … Continue reading Tips to Rock Your Next Twitter Pitch Party
Guest Post: An Interview with the Characters of LAMENT by Laura L. Zimmerman
Hey friends! I'm so excited to welcome author Laura L. Zimmerman to the blog today as part of the blog tour for her new YA fantasy book Lament: Banshee Song Series, Book Two. This sequel to her debut Keen promises to be just as entrancing as the first. Laura's beautiful writing, her main character's authentic … Continue reading Guest Post: An Interview with the Characters of LAMENT by Laura L. Zimmerman
Planting Seeds of Victory
Hello, 2021! Today is January 1, the time of new beginnings, where we shout "good riddance" to 2020 and look forward to the new year with bright stars in our eyes. Even though today is all about fresh starts, I'm going to get all wild and crazy and talk about endings instead. Because isn't that … Continue reading Planting Seeds of Victory
The Traveling Writer – Tips for Crafting Believable Settings
For me, traveling is part of the job of being a writer. (Hello, tax deductions... 😉 ) Not only because vacations are refreshing to the mind and spirit, but also because they help me create a storehouse of places and experiences to draw upon when I'm brainstorming and writing. While I appreciate facts and accuracy … Continue reading The Traveling Writer – Tips for Crafting Believable Settings
Writing Updates Plus a HUGE Giveaway
Yikes, guys, it's been ages since I wrote a post. *hides under blanket* I know I promised national park pictures, and they are coming, just not yet. Today I have a giveaway to tell you about (trust me, you don't want to miss it!), plus some exciting writing updates. Coming Soon I'm delighted to share … Continue reading Writing Updates Plus a HUGE Giveaway
Pre-planning Your Novel with Pinterest and Excel
Hey friends! I'm sorry I've been MIA for a so long (*hangs head in shame*). After the eternal length of spring, summer has been a whirlwind. My family took a socially-distanced three week camping trip out west in July and visited seven national parks. The hiking was glorious--we could almost pretend life was normal! I'll … Continue reading Pre-planning Your Novel with Pinterest and Excel
Four Tips for Staying Creative During Tough Times
Hello, friends! I apologize for the lengthy absence--yikes, six weeks since my last post. I didn't drop off the face of the earth, I promise. If you read my last blog post, you know we've been battling illness at our house along with the standard sudden pandemic lockdown and homeschooling turmoil. As you may have … Continue reading Four Tips for Staying Creative During Tough Times
Fumbling for a New Normal
Monday, March 9. I pull up into the pickup zone at my kids' school and watch as my daughter trudges out to our van. Something's wrong--her face is pale, and she's frowning. My fears are confirmed when she climbs in. "I feel sick, Mom." Worry curdles in my stomach. She has a big week this … Continue reading Fumbling for a New Normal
Kellie Michelle Parker 