I wish I could've titled this post "A Culinary Trip Around Manhattan," but alas, five days at a conference doesn't provide quite that many dining opportunities. Nevertheless, today I'll be sharing pictures from my meals in NYC for this last in our series of blog posts on my RWA National experience. Confession: Before leaving for … Continue reading RWA 2019: A Culinary Trip Around Times Square
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RWA 2019: Golden Hearts and Purple Socks
Hey, friends! Anybody else feel like August is a complete whirlwind? In my case, it probably comes from having four kids and too many things to do before school starts. But for a few minutes, I'm taking a break from all those boring real life details to reminisce about my trip to New York City. … Continue reading RWA 2019: Golden Hearts and Purple Socks
RWA 2019: A Michigander in Times Square
Wow, friends, what a month it's been. I take that back--what a year it's been so far! Now that I'm home from my adventure to New York City for the Romance Writers of America® national conference, I figured it's time to share some of the excitement with you. This conference was both my first RWA … Continue reading RWA 2019: A Michigander in Times Square
How I Signed with My Literary Agent
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks around here! Come to think of it, it’s been a crazy year so far. First the book deal, and then the Golden Heart® final, and now I'm thrilled to share that I’ve signed with a fantastic literary agent. Way back when I was still querying (you know, like … Continue reading How I Signed with My Literary Agent
A Story’s Story
Hello, friends! Has spring arrived in your neck of the woods yet? We've hit daytime highs in the 60s finally, and my tulips have dared to show their pretty heads. While this fine weather does beckon me outside, I'm still hard at work on new manuscripts. Can't live off the glory of one (almost) published … Continue reading A Story’s Story
Three Reasons I’ve Been MIA (aka Exciting News)
Hello, dear readers! No, I haven't forgotten you, I promise. After working so diligently for years to write two blog posts a month, I've dropped the ball this past month. I've thought about writing to you on several occasions, but I just couldn't make it happen. The good news is, I have three great excuses, … Continue reading Three Reasons I’ve Been MIA (aka Exciting News)
Rekindling Your Passion for Writing: Part Two
Hi friends! In my last post, we talked about how sometimes, as creatives, our passion for our work can mysteriously evaporate. But when we dig deeper, we can usually find a reason for our sudden lack of enthusiasm. Losing your passion for writing is only a symptom of a problem, and if you can figure … Continue reading Rekindling Your Passion for Writing: Part Two
Rekindling Your Passion for Writing: Part One
Blessed quiet fills the house, broken only by the soft whisper of flames in the gas fireplace and the hiss of the tea kettle in the kitchen. I pull out my laptop, ready for the smooth feel and steady clicking of the keys beneath my fingers. It's 9 PM at my house, and my kids … Continue reading Rekindling Your Passion for Writing: Part One
Create Your Own Newsletter with Mailchimp: The Basics
Well, friends, I'm pleased to report that instead of putting it off for most of 2019, I decided to tackle one of this year's toughest goals head-on: creating my author newsletter. Most people in the publishing world will tell you there are couple of things you have to have in today's digital age if you … Continue reading Create Your Own Newsletter with Mailchimp: The Basics
‘Tis the Season for…
What jumped into your mind first? Harried holiday shoppers and annoyingly long lines? Endless renditions of Christmas songs on the radio? Overindulging on treats? Office parties and vacation days? Trying to squeeze one more activity into an already bulging schedule? It seems far too easy these days to let this special time of year devolve … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for…
