Hello and Happy Thanksgiving! In the spirit of gratitude, that my second querying journey is finally over after 3+ years, I thought I’d share my journey, my stats, and my number one tip to find a literary agent in the current publishing landscape. Because querying can be so demoralizing. But it doesn’t have to be!… Continue reading My Querying Journey to Representation 2.0
Category: Publishing
Literary Agent Announcement 2.0
Well, let’s just file this post under Things I Didn’t Expect to Happen, shall we? I am beyond thrilled, and to be honest a little stunned, that I have news… Ahhhh I’m so happy share that I am (once again!) represented by Rebecca Angus, my former literary agent! I’m beyond thrilled to be working with Rebecca… Continue reading Literary Agent Announcement 2.0
Interview: Rochester Area Children’s Writers & Illustrators
The last time I checked in with you, I promised a few bookish updates and more creative team-building tasks. The last couple of weeks have been more of a whirlwind than I expected though so those posts aren't ready yet. In the meantime, I thought I'd share an interview I recently did for the Rochester… Continue reading Interview: Rochester Area Children’s Writers & Illustrators
Celebrate the Middle
If you’re a big dreamer like I am, sometimes it’s hard to see small wins or milestones for what they are: a big deal. We sometimes get so hyper-focused on the end game—our ultimate, long-term goals, that we forget to see the in-between, smaller achievements as a huge deal too. I used to be like… Continue reading Celebrate the Middle
Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 3
Hi there! Thanks for stopping back for the final installment of Publishing Expectations vs Reality! In case you missed them, you can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. As always, please keep in mind these are my experiences, and those of many other authors, but certainly not indicative of every author’s experiences. Got it? Okay…… Continue reading Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 3
Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 2
Hey there! I hope you caught Part 1 of this blog series last week. If not, scroll back. You’ll find my first three Publishing Expectations vs Reality thoughts there with an explanation of how this blog topic came to be. Moving on… Expectation 4: My book will be stocked in every bookstore and library everywhere. Reality: Maybe… Continue reading Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 2
Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 1
Last week, I gave a presentation to my local writers groups with author, Marsha Hayles. The Rochester Area Children’s Writers and Illustrators group is a subgroup of SCBWI- such a great bunch of people! I became a member almost 15 years ago around the time I began working towards publication. Back then, I didn’t know… Continue reading Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 1
Finding Clarity When You Don’t Know What’s Next
To be completely transparent, this post was 100 percent inspired by Jenna Kutcher and the Goal Digger Podcast. I discovered Jenna on Instagram, and think her posts and podcasts are incredibly inspiring in a chase your dreams sort of way. And you know I’m all about that! In one recent podcast episode (I Have No Idea What's… Continue reading Finding Clarity When You Don’t Know What’s Next
The Crimson Five is 5!
Happy Birthday, Spin the Golden Light Bulb! I couldn’t pass up the chance to shout out my debut novels’ 5th publishing birthday. So here I am, thinking back to January 9, 2018, and after all this time, doing my best to let this milestone sink in. Getting published is a huge accomplishment and to be honest,… Continue reading The Crimson Five is 5!
Signing Books & Gold Gel Pens
Last time, I blogged about how tough it can be to keep writing through difficult periods. Today, I have something more upbeat to talk about, one of the perks to being published: signing books for readers! In two weeks, I’ll be signing books at the Rochester Children’s Book Festival with about 50 other authors and illustrators.… Continue reading Signing Books & Gold Gel Pens