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Dec 12

Best Books of 2016

Is it just me or has this year flown by? Seriously, I feel like I have whiplash. Probably because this year brought a lot of happy changes. I have a literary agent now, my first cozy mystery is officially on submission, and my husband and I are preparing for the arrival of our new family […]

Oct 14

The Art of Waiting

So, it’s been a little while since I blogged last because Things. Are. Happening. I’m expecting a baby in February (squee!), my husband and I decided to finish our basement (to get ready for said baby), and there have been lots of writerly things to take care of *rubs hands together gleefully* I’ve been hard at […]

Jun 27

The Wonders of #PitMad

I’m beyond thrilled to announce: I have a literary agent! For years I’ve been working toward my goal of getting a book published, and this is a MAJOR step in the right direction. It all started on June 9 when I participated in something called #PitMad, which is a fantastic opportunity for writers to pitch […]

May 23

In Hindsight

Whenever I finish a manuscript, I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever written. Which I suppose is true considering that I continue to learn with every new project. But it’s funny how I’ll think a manuscript is “perfect” and somehow be completely blind to its shortcomings. Clarity, it seems, only comes in hindsight.My first […]

Apr 01

The Illusive Funny Bone

It’s April Fool’s Day! That special day when you can’t believe anything you read online and you watch your family and friends warily, eyes full of suspicion. Or perhaps you’re chuckling to yourself right now at some ingenious prank you’ve just pulled… Either way, I thought it would be a fitting day to chat about […]