Dreaming is good. Doing is better. If you want to reach your dream of getting your book published, then it’s time to get back to work on your manuscript. Last week I talked about characters—making your reader care about them by making them relatable, and making their goals crystal clear with high stakes. But those… Continue reading Dialogue: Did the Right Person Say It?
Category: The Crimson Five series
Refocus Your Writing
Hello there! I’ve missed you guys. I mean, I’ve really have! I hope this summer was all you hoped it would be—or at least some of what you hoped it would be. I hope you were able to read a little, write a little, or even travel a little. I hope you were able to… Continue reading Refocus Your Writing
Interview with my Agent, Rebecca Angus, the Debut Novelist!
After gushing about my literary agent, Rebecca Angus for so long, I finally get to gush about her as a writer too! Tomorrow is a HUGE day for her…she becomes a published author! I’m so excited to help her celebrate by welcoming her to the blog today and telling you about her book. But first,… Continue reading Interview with my Agent, Rebecca Angus, the Debut Novelist!
The Crimson Five Book News
Good morning, you guys! I thought it was high time I checked in with you! I hope you’re all doing well. I’ve been off the charts out of touch for a bit and I thought I’d share what I’ve been up to. I may ramble a bit, but I guess you’re all used to that—especially… Continue reading The Crimson Five Book News
Podcast Interview with My Messy Muse
Hey sweet friends, Happy New Year! I hope 2019 has gotten off to a good start for you. I absolutely love the first week in January. Maybe it’s the daydreamer and planner in me, but I always have such high hopes for the year and putting some of my plans into action is just plain… Continue reading Podcast Interview with My Messy Muse
The Author-Impostor Visit
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at an elementary school in my city…my first unofficial author visit. And it was so much fun! I spoke with two fourth grade classes about books and writing and inventions. Amazing! But I wasn't sure it would be that way... The Rochester Children’s Book Festival is a… Continue reading The Author-Impostor Visit
Book 2 News!
It’s official! My second book has a title…and a release date! Flip the Silver Switch is slated for publication one year from today—July 10, 2018! The sequel to Spin the Golden Light Bulb (THE CRIMSON FIVE, Book 1) will also be released by Amberjack Publishing hot on the heels of Spin the Golden Light Bulb’s… Continue reading Book 2 News!
Swirl and Spark Weekly
Hey all! What’s new? Not much here…just sitting around on a cloudy summer day figuring out how to keep this website fresh… and I thought of something! Hence the name of this blog post. Back in the day (like three years ago), I religiously blogged once each week, without fail, on Wednesdays. But as time… Continue reading Swirl and Spark Weekly
Cover Reveal! THE CRIMSON FIVE: Spin the Golden Light Bulb
Hey Everyone! My book has a cover! The first in THE CRIMSON FIVE series, Spin the Golden Light Bulb has a bright, sparkly, illuminating cover! And I couldn't be more excited to share it with you! I dreamed forever of what my first book cover might look like and now that it's real, I'm in awe. Gabrielle Esposito, the… Continue reading Cover Reveal! THE CRIMSON FIVE: Spin the Golden Light Bulb