I had a wonderful summer, for which I’m thankful. I managed to balance working on two different book projects, one fiction and one nonfiction, and I also took time to just exist and enjoy my summer break. I baked a lot and then I ate what I baked. Otherwise, why bake? I checked out some … Continue reading What I’m Reading: The Dark Academia Edition
Writing Inspiration: How I Wrote Victory Garden
As much as I love the Loving Husband Series and the Hembry Castle Chronicles, one of my books that really stands out to me is Victory Garden, a novel of the American women's suffrage movement. I've been so caught up writing about James and Sarah for the past few years that I haven't given Victory … Continue reading Writing Inspiration: How I Wrote Victory Garden
Frequently Asked Questions: And Shadows Will Fall Edition
Happy summer everyone. I'm always happy it's summer, but this year even more so. I recently did a promotion for Her Dear & Loving Husband, and nearly 2000 copies were downloaded in five days. The book was as low as #88 overall in the entire Amazon store, and it hung out at #1 in Historical … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions: And Shadows Will Fall Edition
And Shadows Will Fall is Here!
I'm so excited to announce that the latest chapter in the eternal love story of James and Sarah Wentworth, And Shadows Will Fall, is now available. If you were wondering what happened to James and Sarah after the events of Her Loving Husband's Return, you'll be pleasantly surprised by And Shadows Will Fall. The story … Continue reading And Shadows Will Fall is Here!
And Shadows Will Fall Will Be Here April 16, 2024!
The release of And Shadows Will Fall, the next installment of the Loving Husband series, is finally upon us. The official publication date is Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Of course, Loving Husband Series fans know that James Wentworth's birthday is April 19, so this an an almost-birthday gift for James. Here is the blurb: "What … Continue reading And Shadows Will Fall Will Be Here April 16, 2024!
Writing Inspiration: Writing a First Draft Part 5
You Must Make Time For Writing Every writer I know has a list of well-refined Excuses. But if you are compelled to write your story, then you must write it. You must sit at your computer, or with your notebook and pen, and physically write out the words. It sounds obvious because it is obvious, … Continue reading Writing Inspiration: Writing a First Draft Part 5
Writing Inspiration: Writing a First Draft Part 4
Keep the Creator and the Editor Separate This is an old writers’ adage heard by everyone who has ever taken Creative Writing 101. The funny thing about this adage: it’s true. If you try to edit as you write, or if you’re too critical as you write, you’re going to stifle yourself, and your creativity … Continue reading Writing Inspiration: Writing a First Draft Part 4
Writing Inspiration: Writing a First Draft Part 3
Your First Draft Will Need Help If you accept that your first draft is going to need a crazy amount of rewriting, it frees you up to write, as Natalie Goldberg calls it in Writing Down the Bones, “the worst junk in the world.” If you've read Bird By Bird you know that Anne Lamott calls them … Continue reading Writing Inspiration: Writing a First Draft Part 3