Category Archives: Real Life Writer

The world needs us to write

This post is later than normal, sorry about that. I’ve found it hard recently to sit down and write. And trust me, it’s got nothing to do with the weather. I’m not really a Summer kind of gal.  Rather, I’m having trouble focusing on my writing with the current state of the country. Women fightingContinue reading “The world needs us to write”

7 things I learned publishing 10 books

Quiet Apocalypse came out last month, and I’m maybe more excited about it than any other launch I’ve ever had. Except maybe the first one. Why was this so exciting? Because Quiet Apocalypse is my tenth published book. That’s not even including the three short story collections I put out. Or the first season ofContinue reading “7 things I learned publishing 10 books”

My first time at Nebula Con

This past week I attended Nebula Con for the first time. This was my first writing con ever. And it was, let me tell you, an experience. So I thought it would be fun to tell you all about it today, including some lessons I’ll be keeping in mind for next year. The con wasContinue reading “My first time at Nebula Con”

My updated morning routine

A good morning may not make for a good day, but a bad morning will sure as hell make having a good day harder. So creating a morning routine that is no-fail is essential. Especially if you, like me, are juggling a day job, side hustle, sick loved ones and attempting to become a betterContinue reading “My updated morning routine”

I took December off. Here’s how it improved my writing.

Today’s beautiful artwork is by Skywalter. Check him out here. December is usually a constant juggling act. The holidays bring with family obligations, along with the crippling need to feel like we’re doing something festive. And despite all of that, work doesn’t feel the need to slow down all that much.  So, to take someContinue reading “I took December off. Here’s how it improved my writing.”

My 2022 goals and how I made them

We’ve reached another year, so it’s time to start making some goals. As you know, I don’t do resolutions. I think they’re unhealthy and unrealistic. That doesn’t mean that I don’t take the new year as an opportunity to make some goals.  Goals are important for everyone, either big or small. And if you’ll recall,Continue reading “My 2022 goals and how I made them”