Researching for a Novel: An Introduction If you’re new to writing altogether or you’re just new to researching for fiction, you may be wondering how to research information for a novel. Why is research important? If your novel is full of misinformation, readers won’t make it halfway through the story. You want readers to immerse …
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In the mental health community, pill shaming seems to happen more often than not. I personally have heard people I know in real life post “well-meaning” things on social media that say, “I don’t take pills because I’m more aware of what I put into my body.” This, flat out, is pill shaming. By saying …
It’s no secret that I’ve been through ECT, otherwise known as “shock” therapy. I’ve talked about it before. I’ve done interviews on the subject of ECT. Six years were spent going through ECT, and I had probably close to 150 – 200 treatments. I went through several acute series and years of maintenance treatments. I …
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Just wanted to say a quick Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate! (As well as a Happy Hanukkah to those who are wrapping up their eight days.) Don’t mind my lacking Photoshop skills.
So, this year for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), I started as a Municipal Liaison (or “ML”) for my current region. If you aren’t familiar with NaNo, you might be wondering exactly the function of an ML. It’s a volunteer position in which you organize events (also called write-ins) for your region and provide support …
I’m sorry for the lame post today. Honestly, I’ve been so busy as a Municipal Liaison (ML) for NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month. Writing has kept me busy since the last post. I’m 60,000 words into my latest manuscript, which is book #4 of The Sound Series: The Kylie Bell Chronicles. I’m actually quite …
I have had a lot of people tell me they don’t know the difference between a hyphen, an en dash, and an em dash, so here’s my first post in a while. (And I apologize for not posting lately. I’ve been so focused on writing my books and freelancing that I’ve barely had time to …
The Sound of Snap Dragons, Book 1 in The Kylie Bell Chronicles, is now available for pre-order on Amazon! It is also available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble for Nook, and Apple Books for only $4.99. The Sound of Snap Dragons will be released on October 6th. For a little teaser again, here is …
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I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming novel, The Sound of Snap Dragons, will be released on October 6, 2022. I have worked quite hard this past year on this novel, and I think it’s finally ready. To celebrate, I will be posting the first three chapters (including the Prologue) for your enjoyment! The cover: Today’s …
You’ve written a book. Maybe your work is out there, or maybe you’re thinking of finding an agent or taking the self-publishing route. Either way, you’re beginning to doubt yourself, and that’s when imposter syndrome kicks in. You feel like a fraud, despite what anyone else tells you. You feel like you should just give …