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THANK YOU and Book 2 News
Killer Chardonnay has been out for about a month now and I just want to take a minute to say THANK YOU!! Thank you to everyone who purchased a copy, reserved my book from the library, read it, reviewed it, and reached out to me with encouraging words. One of the major highlights of the publishing process […]
The Happs
Do people still use the above phrase? Regardless, it’s been rather quiet on my blog lately, so I thought I’d write a little post to share what’s been going on lately… Killer Chardonnay comes out in T-minus 3 months, which is exciting and nerve-wrecking and still very surreal. Reviews are trickling in and it’s been *amazing* to […]
Interview With Anita Kushwaha
Anita Kushwaha is the author of Secret Lives of Mothers & Daughters, and I’m thrilled to have her on my blog today! I was lucky enough to read an advance copy, and GUYS, it’s fantastic. It’s beautifully written, and somehow both heart-wrenching and hopeful, and would make for an excellent book club pick. Beyond being a talented storyteller, […]
Books That Speak To You
Every once in a while, I’m lucky enough to read a book that fills me with emotion–in this case, nostalgia, giddiness, and wonder. The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner was one such book. I found myself smiling throughout its entirety, eagerly turning pages to find out what happens next. And, oh boy, were there some […]
Reflecting on 2019
For New Year’s, I always enjoy reflecting on the year. How things have changed from the start to the finish. And for me, 2019 was an unexpected transformative year. Okay, maybe not entirely unexpected since I’ve been working toward being a published author for nearly a decade. But signing a book deal in February was surreal, and something […]