One of the special things about being a writer is that you can work from practically anywhere. For instance, this is one of the first times that I've sat down at my desk in the last few weeks. Goal-wise for this month I knew that writing times would be hard to come by, so I … Continue reading Sneaking Writing In
Tag: Author Life
31 Things An Author Thinks
This I find myself thinking as an author: How long can I sit here editing before I need to get up to be on time for ___________? This would make a good story. Oh, I should take a picture of this beautiful scenery for my blog. I miss Raquel. Or Nicolette. (Or any character I … Continue reading 31 Things An Author Thinks
Corkboards {Aka New Favorite Thing}
My new favorite thing might happen to be corkboards. I'm not sure what it was that made me realize how cool corkboards are, but recently I've discovered just how special they are. I might have found one tucked away in my storage. And bought one online (not the brightest idea). And then stood in the … Continue reading Corkboards {Aka New Favorite Thing}
Signing Books, Sending Emails, and Meeting Blog Friends #AuthorLife
This has been a fantastic week at the Creation Museum, and I'm kinda sad that Friday has arrived so quickly. Throughout this week I've had so much fun following my adopted parents around and helping when possible (yay!). I've spent hours back in the offices sending Where Dandelions Grow out to dozens of new reviewers, answering lots … Continue reading Signing Books, Sending Emails, and Meeting Blog Friends #AuthorLife
Writerly Happiness: When Book Reviews Make You Want to Cry
This morning I'm doing that whole "Twenty-first-century-author" type thing. I'm in the backseat of a car, typing away on my laptop while using my phone as a hotspot, and the phone is plugged into an external battery so I don't have to rush to conserve the juice. Pretty crazy, right? Today is a happy authorly … Continue reading Writerly Happiness: When Book Reviews Make You Want to Cry
How to Properly Use Hashtags as an Author
I remember the day my life as an author totally changed in an irrevocable way. It was as if the sun had suddenly burst through the clouds and I could see what I'd been missing all those years. It was the day I first discovered what a hashtag is. For years I'd had a difficult … Continue reading How to Properly Use Hashtags as an Author
That Day I First Became A Published Author
Happy Monday, Y'all! Am I the only one who has like ten thousand things to do this week? I'm excited about seeing what I can accomplish, but also maybe a wee bit overwhelmed when I stop and think about all there is to do. I've been working on getting my book Where Dandelions Grow ready to be released, which … Continue reading That Day I First Became A Published Author
Free Book Alert! {Special Announcement}
Y'all! I'm so excited that this day has FINALLY come! It's time to prepare for the book release of my long-time-coming book, Where Dandelions Grow! I can't wait to tell you more about it in the future, but for now, it's YOUR chance to be the first to read the book! (Other than my editing team, … Continue reading Free Book Alert! {Special Announcement}