2020 has been a weird year, and my reading has definitely reflected that. Early on in the pandemic, I had trouble concentrating. On pretty much anything. Then in the months that followed, I was extra persnickety, gravitating toward books that fit my mood. Maybe more than ever before, I’ve leaned on books and stories–as a way […]
Fall is my favorite season to get cozy with a good book, and lately, I’ve been on a major reading streak. Meaning every book I’ve picked up has basically knocked my socks off. Now, while there are often books that I enjoy, it’s rare that I find so many in a row that I’m *this* crazy […]
Seeing as how we’re approaching the halfway mark for this year (already! I know!), I thought it’d be fun to talk about my fave books from 2019 so far. Now, my reading style varies depending on what mood I’m in, so there’s a little bit of everything on my list–literary, mystery, YA, even a humorous MG. […]
I recently signed my first publishing contract and am OVER THE MOON excited! It’s a dream come true: a 3-book deal with one of the big-5 publishers and a brilliant editor who I already click super well with. Now, as I’m painfully aware, when you hear success stories, sometimes all you see is the tip of the […]
Another year come and nearly gone. And what a year it’s been! In a way, it’s been a year of transitions for me. I finished book 1 of a new cozy mystery series and started working on a brand new manuscript, went back to work as an analyst after staying at home with Sophie for her […]
As the end of summer approaches, I know there are things I’ll miss: harvesting fresh tomatoes from our garden, tucking flowers and sprigs of lavender behind Sophie’s ears (see picture), and making the most of those long days of Colorado sunshine. But I’m also excited because fall is my favorite season. It means playing in piles […]
It’s a new year, which means a whole new year of spectacular reading! I’ve made a goal to read 60 books this year. Now, this is less than the last couple years, but that’s because I really want to savor each and every book I read without having to worry about meeting a number. I […]
I love this time of year. The early morning air is turning crisp and cool, the garden is making its final push before the last harvest, and all the kiddos in the neighborhood are trekking back to school. Ah, back to school. I remember the excitement, feeling so full of hope at all the possibilities the […]
It’s been a rainy spring in Colorado. Between storms, I snuck outside and discovered beautiful flowers blooming in our backyard. What amazed me most was that despite being pummeled by rain, hail, and even snow, they found a way to thrive. I find this to be incredibly inspiring, but maybe I’ve been playing with metaphors […]
“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” ~ Stephen King I once heard that Stephen King reads 70-80 books per year (which ironically doesn’t seem too far off of how many books he writes per year). Which means I’m in […]