Holiday Book Goals

Every year, I take my old copy of What Child Is This? by Caroline B. Cooney (yes, it is by the woman who wrote the milk cartoon books...seriously, let me know if you are also a fan). I even have an appointed date for when I open the familiar blue and white cover: Christmas Eve.I am…

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EPISODE #9: THE TEA AND TEQUILA SHOW–BATTLING INSECURITY

In today's episode, we discuss what to do when you feel insecure about your writing. In particular, we breakdown the feeling of never measuring up after reading a book by a beloved author/ How do you deal with your insecurities? Tell me in the comments below!

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What To Do When A Critique Makes You Feel Like Charlie Brown

We have all been there.You send your critique to someone, and, like Ralphie from A Christmas Story, you imagine the person exclaiming in delight over your book. You imagine them dismissing all other manuscripts as trash and declares yours a shining example of literature.Then you get it back.It is covered in red from track changes.…

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Seven Things Editors Wish Writers Knew (Guest Post at She’s Novel)

For today's Friday Fun post, I am linking to my guest post at She's Novel. I really think it will be beneficial for writers to know a few things before hiring an editor (like yours truly). Without further ado, the link to the post is here.

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Treat Your Writing Like Aretha (Give It Respect)

My love of books began at a very young age. As in my first word was "book." My mother tells me I didn't say it as much as sigh it happily. Apparently a book about farm animals inspired me to finally speak. (Props to children's book writers; your work DOES matter.)Ever since then, I have…

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Literary Gratitude

I have so, so much to be thankful for in my life. I have a wonderful husband, an adorable dog, the best friends ever, a great family, and all the material things I could possibly need. In addition to feeling so blessed for all the things and people in my immediate life, I am deeply…

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