The Plot Beast | author’s note
I’m now well into writing the tenth book in the series. In June, my seedling of an idea blossomed into the beginning of a story, and I dove headfirst into the first half. Chapter after chapter flew […]
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Beginning, Again | author’s note
I find myself at the edge of an idea, an idea that’s slowly beginning to take root and wind itself through my imagination. I have 281 words written down and no more tripping off my […]
Adventures in Greece | author’s note
I just got back this week from a wonderful 18-day trip to Greece with my mom, which was entirely inspired by researching my last book. I’m happy to report that I didn’t noticeably mess up […]
Trusting my gut | author’s note
Over the last few months, I’ve become increasingly aware of how much I’m trusting, or not trusting, my instincts. In the past I wasn’t all that great at it. I tended to think much more […]
Inspiration Limbo | author’s note
I haven’t started a new writing project in months. I don’t even have any ideas for a new story, at least none that I’m ready to dive into right now. And I’m trying to make […]
Can I claim this on my taxes? | author’s note
It’s official—GREECE! I’ve made plans to travel to Greece for three weeks next spring, and am so lucky to have my stellar editor and dear friend, who also happens to be my mom, going with […]
Asking Myself WHY | author’s note
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of WHY. I can think of many circumstances in which WHY isn’t all that relevant or useful, such as the age-old question “why doesn’t X like/love/want […]
The Review Ride | author’s note
One of the craziest things about being published is that total strangers out there in the world are actually reading your books—and on top of that, forming opinions about them! This is very surreal. As someone […]
Being In-Between | author’s note
Having gone through some pretty major life transitions lately, I’m feeling very in-between. It isn’t a bad feeling, but it’s uncomfortable in a lot of ways. I feel awfully rudderless, as if floating without a […]
Coming Soon: Paperback Edition of Book 1!
I just sent the first draft of book 9 to my editor for her first read (yay!), and while I know it’s going to need a lot of work in the editing process, including a […]
Losing a friend | author’s note
I’ve been working hard on my latest book over the past month, and the end is definitely in sight. I hope to have it finished within the next week. Sadly, just as this new book […]
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