Reflecting On An Amazing Year
This year has been beyond description for me. As a writer, I should have all the words in the world to put it into perspective, but they’re just not coming.… Read more Reflecting On An Amazing Year →
Sometimes, You Just Have To Believe
The day after the ex walked out the door, I hung this in my bedroom. It’s right across from my bed, and I would look at it every night before… Read more Sometimes, You Just Have To Believe →
So…Why The New Nom de Plume?
If you followed me over here from my other name, you know that I’ve made a name for myself blogging for places like Woman’s Day, BlogHer, Mom’s Magazine and on… Read more So…Why The New Nom de Plume? →
And I Put My Pen To Paper, And The Contract Was Signed
See that last word at the bottom of the signature page? It says “Author.” And I signed under it with the biggest, baddest flourish I could manage, capped my pen… Read more And I Put My Pen To Paper, And The Contract Was Signed →
Do You Really Need An Agent? Maybe No. Maybe Yes. For Me It Was Yes.
I knew from the minute we started talking contract, that I wanted an agent on my side. And that’s not a slam in any way at Swoon – the contract… Read more Do You Really Need An Agent? Maybe No. Maybe Yes. For Me It Was Yes. →
You Never Realize Your Jaw Is Capable Of Dropping That Far, But It Is
I have no idea why, but I didn’t check my email that day. I opened it the following morning, while munching on a bagel at my day job. And then… Read more You Never Realize Your Jaw Is Capable Of Dropping That Far, But It Is →
Sometimes You’ve Got To Take A Leap Of Faith
I really don’t remember how I found out about the Swoon Reads YA novel contest – I think perhaps on Twitter. I’d only just started tweeting on a regular basis… Read more Sometimes You’ve Got To Take A Leap Of Faith →
It’s Up To You, New York, New York
I had a book. Or at least, I thought I had. I took the idea of there being another world on the other side of the mirror, and I expanded… Read more It’s Up To You, New York, New York →
