Here we are, the day after the tenth anniversary of terrible events that shook the world. I found myself wondering all weekend whether I should join others in writing something to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11. Instead, I've decided to write about a topic that ultimately helped me and many [...]
My brother Kevin loved baseball. All three of my brothers played the sport throughout their childhoods, but Kevin was the one who pursued it all the way through college, pitching for the Auburn Tigers from 1997 to 2000, until his elbow was so injured that he couldn’t play anymore. He [...]
I had grand plans for my 10th wedding anniversary. I’m a wedding planner by day, so I’ve planned my share of vow renewals and celebrations over the years. As I envisioned my own 10-year anniversary, I thought I might throw a party with my family and friends in attendance. There [...]
Are you a fan of unhappy endings? You know...those books where the dog dies or the hero you've followed for 400 pages gets killed? If so, this might not be the blog post for you. I, for one, hate unhappy endings! Truly. There aren’t enough exclamation points on the keyboard [...]
The interest in my debut novel, Becoming, has completely blown me away. I feel I owe much of that to the amazing cover designed by Devan Edwards at Nimbi Design, who truly brought my written words to life. Any writer out there knows what an emotional moment it is to [...]
Writers and readers alike grow attached to characters in books. Rarely do I read the last word of a great story without feeling like I’m saying goodbye to a dear friend. Indeed, many FAQ’s on authors’ websites relate to favorite characters and when they might make another appearance. So when [...]
Any writer who says that all character types are easy to write is either remarkably gifted or sadly clueless. We all have our strengths. I think it’s only logical that the closer a character is to a writer’s true personality, the easier and more realistically the character develops. Which brings [...]
