Tag: Writing Life

  • Diving Deep into My TBR Pile: The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer

    Diving Deep into My TBR Pile: The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer

    Stephenie Meyer was a huge inspiration to me growing up as a young writer. I was a devoted Twilight fan (Team Edward!), and The Host was my first alien scifi romance which made me fall in love with the genre. So I don’t know why it’s taken me this long, but I’m finally diving into…

  • Mischief the Cat Contributes to Creative & Prolific Writing

    Mischief the Cat Contributes to Creative & Prolific Writing

    Mischief, the friendly neighborhood kitty, has been my writing buddy this summer, distracting me with his meowing, providing joy with his sweet presence, and helping me focus while he naps. I wrote and edited my newest WIP in record time, and Mischief was absolutely a contributing factor to my recent spurt of prolific writing. It’s…

  • Sago Palm Saga Update: Resurrection & a Pup

    Sago Palm Saga Update: Resurrection & a Pup

    My Sago Palm Saga continues! The bush on the east end of my house looked completely dead even after having given birth to a pup this spring. But I returned from PA to new growth! Fingers crossed, the leaves will continue to unfurl into lush greenery. Send all your good vibes and green thumbs, please!!

  • Romantasy Rough Draft Complete: 92K in 4 Months!

    Romantasy Rough Draft Complete: 92K in 4 Months!

    Meeting readers, reconnecting with authors, and having a blast talking about and selling my books wasn’t the only fun had at Space Coast Book Lovers this year. I’m thrilled to announce that I also squeezed in substantial writing between sessions and finished the rough draft of my new romantasy novel! I beat my own personal…

  • After Party & Thank you: Space Coast Book Lovers 2024

    After Party & Thank you: Space Coast Book Lovers 2024

    Another Space Coast Book Lovers in the books! Under the Sea after party was amazing—the decor, food and company can’t be beat. And as always, my fellow dancing queens and I were last off the floor, making 2024, like every year, a blast. Thank you to everyone for making this conference fun, memorable and special.…

  • Space Coast Book Lovers Book Signing Today, 3-5pm!

    Space Coast Book Lovers Book Signing Today, 3-5pm!

    Join me today, 6/22, for the Space Coast Book Lovers book signing!! Free for the public 3-5pm at the Radisson Resort at the Port. Swing by table 26, say hello, and meet your next favorite alien and vampire book boyfriend.

  • Tropes & Sips and Lunch with an Author at Space Coast!

    Tropes & Sips and Lunch with an Author at Space Coast!

    Our Relationships Dynamics panel at Space Coast Book Lovers “Tropes & Sips” was so much fun! Elizabeth SaFleur, Anna Blakely, and Kate Breitfeller are amazing and hilarious. And thank you to the fabulous readers who attended and asked such insightful questions! And of course, catching up with amazing readers and LS O’Dea at Lunch With…

  • ColorTastic Conversations at Space Coast Book Lovers

    ColorTastic Conversations at Space Coast Book Lovers

    Space Coast Book Lovers is once again proving to be the place where I reconnect with my tribe. I had a blast catching up with longtime friends and meeting new friends at my BOOKnique: ColorTastic Conversations! Everyone’s hero and heroine turned out unique and fabulous 😍 After this evening’s reading and signing, I’m looking forward…

  • Packed & Pumped for Space Coast Book Lovers 2024

    Packed & Pumped for Space Coast Book Lovers 2024

    ✅ Books! ✅ Clothes! ✅ Swag! I’m packed and pumped for Space Coast Book Lovers!! I can’t wait to see everyone. T-minus 1 day away!

  • Happy Father’s Day: A Lifetime of Memories & More to Come

    Happy Father’s Day: A Lifetime of Memories & More to Come

    Happy Father’s Day!! From life milestones and holiday picnics to family visits and beach trips, I have such wonderful and warm memories… and I can’t wait to make more. I hope you had a wonderful Father’s Day, Dad, and looking forward to seeing you this summer!!