In today's episode, Rocky and I discuss how writing can change the world. We argue that a book is the most powerful way to convey your ideas and make your voice heard. 

What is the first thing you think of when you think of love? If you are anything like me, you imagine all "the kissing scenes" in The Princess Bride or an equivalent fairytale image. Maybe the knight and the princess ride off into the sunset. Or there is a rom-com ending where the kid runs through…

Rocky and I discuss if we prefer series, trilogies, duologies, or standalone novels. We chat about the pros and cons of each and what writers can learn from other novels. I also rant about The Hunger Games.  Do you have any favorite series? Standalone novels? Let us know in the comments!

Let me guess: you woke up this morning excited and slightly nervous. Kind of the way you feel before a first date. (Either that or you woke up feeling like death because of too much candy. Not that there is such a thing.) Why the joyous feeling that makes you want to sing music like you…

In today's episode of the Tea and Tequila Show, we discuss Nicola Yoon's Everything, Everything. We discuss our general thoughts on the book and what writing lessons we learned from it.  Want to learn more writing tips from us?! Doors to our amazing NaNoWriMo writing accelerator close on Monday!  Join the fun here. 

As you know, I love writing for various blogs and sites. For my Friday fun post, I thought you might enjoy reading some articles I have written for other people.Want to know how to run a blog tour? I have you covered at The Coffee Date.I make a case for books being the best educational…

Rocky Callen and I discuss the importance of completing your novel. Watch the video below to know why you shouldn't be seduced by your next fun idea.  Want to hang out with us for a month? Join our writing group here.

Editor's Note: This is will be the last 13 on Thursday post I do. While I have enjoyed writing these posts for you, I think it is time to retire them. Thank you so much for reading them. I will still continue to post on Tuesdays and Fridays.I am a book talk junkie. After attending what…

You love your muse. You might imagine your muse as a devil-may-care young man in a leather jacket that looks like James Dean (not that I am talking about my muse or anything). You may take the more traditional route: your muse is a young woman in a flowing Greek toga. Heck, you might think…

For this week's episode of the Tea and Tequila Show, Rocky and I talk about how important it is to write regularly. But we don't just tell you that you need to do it. We actually give you tips on how to do it. Want to know what they are? Want to know why I…