August 9, 2026
People often ask where my story ideas come from. Sometimes they begin with a conversation. Sometimes with a person I meet. Sometimes with a simple “what […]
August 2, 2026
Some people have dreamed of being an author since they were five years old. Others accidentally stumbled into writing because they had an idea they couldn’t […]
July 26, 2026
Looking back, I suppose I should have known I was destined to become a storyteller. I was the oldest of three kids and somehow became the […]
July 19, 2026
Every book has a story behind the story. Sometimes it’s a place I’ve visited. Sometimes it’s a character who refuses to leave me alone. But every […]
July 12, 2026
The first writers conference I attended was both exciting and intimidating. I remember wondering if I belonged there. Would everyone already be published? Would I know […]
July 5, 2026
One of the biggest mistakes new writers make is believing that once they finish writing a book, they’re ready to send it directly to an editor—or […]
July 1, 2026
There may be sunshine outside, but around here, we’re hanging the stockings a little early! I’m so excited to officially celebrate the release of Grandma’s Christmas […]
June 28, 2026
Hello Writers! One of the biggest reasons people tell me they haven’t started writing is surprisingly simple: “I don’t have time.” I hear it all the […]
June 21, 2026
Hello Writers! One of the most common things I hear from aspiring authors is some version of: “I’d love to write a book, but I can’t […]
June 14, 2026
Writing may happen alone at your keyboard, but building a writing career rarely happens in isolation. One of the best decisions I ever made as a […]
June 7, 2026
One of the first questions many new writers ask is: “Should I pursue traditional publishing or publish my book myself?” The truth is, there isn’t one […]
May 29, 2026
Hello, Weekenders! 👋📖 If you’re anything like me, shopping for a reader is either incredibly easy… or surprisingly hard. Because yes, we love books—but we also […]
January 24, 2022
The Georgia Aquarium is one of my top favorite places to visit.https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/ Growing up, I don’t remember a time in my life when we didn’t have […]
January 17, 2022
After our super fun golf trip to the Outer Banks last year, we made the unanimous decision to return again in 2021. There were just so […]
January 16, 2022
The Outer Banks North Carolina is one of my favorite places to visit. The serenity of this incredible location has drawn me to the OBX shoreline […]
