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To Do: focus

I’m past the deadline I set for myself. I had every intention of finishing “Letters From Emily” by May 12 … until my novella turned into more of a novel than I anticipated. The first draft is close to done, but it’s still a first draft. That doesn’t mean a whole lot for me because … Continue reading To Do: focus

Wants vs Needs

Disclaimer: I tend to be an open book about a lot of things. Mental health is one of them. Not everyone has someone they feel safe talking to, which is why breaking the stigma of mental health disorders is so important. For more information on how you can help, visit  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. If you are in … Continue reading Wants vs Needs

Glitches in the grand scheme

I am really hard on myself … like, really hard. There was a mishap with the print version of To Cherish and it was all my fault. I approved the print copy without looking too closely at the digital proof and I didn’t order a second printed proof. The first printed proof came through and … Continue reading Glitches in the grand scheme

I’m just going to rest my eyes for a minute

You guys. I put the books on sale. Again. I need to stop doing that. I also need to stop forgetting to tell people they’re on sale when they’re on sale, so … But, in case you need them, here are the links: To Hold is on sale for $0.99 … in the US and … Continue reading I’m just going to rest my eyes for a minute

Does this thing work?

I’m attempting to start a newsletter. Since I obviously have done everything else for this writing gig out of order, this may as well come after the third book and before the nervous breakdown. Was there a pop-up thing when you got here? Maybe it’s not working. *smacks screen* Even if I haven’t figured out … Continue reading Does this thing work?

Focus on the next thing

I’ve started working on a new/old project that falls in line with the current series I’ve been publishing. It’s called “Letters From Emily,” and if you’ve read the first book in the To Have series, you know who Emily is and why her letters might be important. My sister says she can’t wait to read … Continue reading Focus on the next thing

8 days to go

I’ve been ready to crawl into bed and curl up with a fluffy blanket for a few days now. I spent half the weekend playing with Kindle Create (because I just discovered it) and then Calibre. My husband was sent the converted file for To Cherish at least six times. He is one lucky fellow, … Continue reading 8 days to go

Here we go again

I got brave – or fed up with junky sales? – and pulled the electronic version of To Hold from all other retailers. The ebook is now exclusive to Amazon and enrolled in KDP Select and I’m scared/nervous/excited to see if it does better now that it can be read directly after To Have my … Continue reading Here we go again

The final stages

There’s a new book coming. I said time and again in 2017 that it was on its way, and I finally finished writing To Cherish on Oct. 26. I started editing right away only for some of that momentum to be interrupted by my oldest daughter breaking her arm. I was still able to mail … Continue reading The final stages

It’s scary because it’s new

I delisted To Have from everywhere but Amazon and enrolled it in Kindle Unlimited. It’s new and scary. Despite despising staying put for too long, I don’t do well with new, which is why it’s been so difficult for me to jump out of my comfort zone and do *more* as an author. Not a … Continue reading It’s scary because it’s new