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First Cup of Coffee – June 27, 2025

I’m going on book tour! Lots of burbling about that and this Cinderella ticket. Also a deep dive into how we decided on book titles (Spoiler: don’t get attached!) and fun insights into yesterday’s editorial meeting.

I’m Going on Book Tour!

So excited to announce that I’m going on book tour for the launch of NEVER THE ROSES!

Here’s the full list of stops:

Beastly Books Tuesday, July 8, 2025
5:30 PM

In conversation with Melinda Snodgrass

418 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Book Now Poppy Books Wednesday, July 9, 2025
7:30 PM

In conversation with Alexandra Kennington

56 W. 200 N., Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Book Now BookPeople Thursday, July 10, 2025
7:00 PM

In conversation with Grace Draven

603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78703

 

Columbus Book FestivalSaturday, July 11 – Sunday, July 12, 2025

MAIN LIBRARY | 96 S. Grant Ave., Topiary Park, Columbus, OH

Saturday, July 12

SIGNING Steamy Lit booth signing
10-10:50 AM Location: Booth 34

PANEL Romantasy-esque
4:00 PM Other panelists: Ehigbor Okosun, Andrea Stewart

Sunday, July 13

PANEL Fantasy
1:30 PM Other panelists: P.H. Low, Nghi Vo

 

Book Now Barnes & Noble Union Square Tuesday, July 15, 2025
6:00 PM

With Sarah Beth Durst for THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE

33 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

 

First Cup of Coffee – June 24, 2025

My revision process: how I estimate how long a revision will take, the metrics I use to track progress, how I approach making changes, etc. Also, working with a great editor, the danger of perfectionism, and wishing for rain.

First Cup of Coffee – June 20, 2025

On titles and why authors have to resist being clever and remember SEO rules. Also where the reign of social media influencers is taking us, the trad-wife fetish, and how to retain your humanity through it all.

First Cup of Coffee – June 17, 2025

The challenge of writing Romance – and really earning the reader’s belief in love overcoming obstacles. Also, the #NoKings protests over the weekend in the US, power and corruption, and love conquering hate.

First Cup of Coffee – June 13, 2025

Talking to you all – but especially writers! – about the perils of seeking external validation, how the publishing industry is particularly challenging this way, and why “moving the needle” is a useless metaphor.

First Cup of Coffee – June 10, 2025

Sending out love to all you listeners I’m getting to meet in person! So great! Also, on boundaries, how you don’t have to be mean to protect your writing time, but that you do have to hold your feet to the fire.

NEVER THE ROSES – Finished Copy Unboxing!

Sharing a first look at the UTTERLY GORGEOUS finished copies of NEVER THE ROSES!!

Preorder links for NEVER THE ROSES are here!

First Cup of Coffee – June 2, 2025

On a few recent bruhahas regarding Generative “AI” in the writing world, author chat groups, writing as “grunt work,” and why it’s so significant for all creators that Taylor Swift bought back her masters and owns her catalog now.

First Cup of Coffee – May 30, 2025

I’m suggesting creators reframe our expectations for success and the sense of urgency to *make* things happen – instead we can bide our time while we continue to create and let the world come to us.