It’s time. We’ve discussed this forever. But submissions are finally open for the first ever Moms Who Write anthology! Our friends at Our Galaxy Publishing have been a huge support from the beginning and will be alongside us as we build something beautiful. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Imagination Library. If…
Nightmares on All Saint’s Eve: A Halloween anthology
Who doesn’t love a good Halloween anthology, right? If you’re into the creepy, unexplainable, and sometimes terrifying, this anthology full of paranormal short stories is for you. I’m so glad I could contribute two short stories to Nightmares on All Saint’s Eve. Both were a lot of fun to write, especially because they are vastly…
A simple checklist for self publishers
My second self-published poetry collection comes out next week. I thought the second time around would be easier. I was wrong. Turns out going wide is more work than sticking with Kindle Direct (Amazon). I learned the ropes a bit when I published prisonbreaks, and Killing Ghosts felt bigger to me. I wanted to give…
Best Halloween Books: Adult Edition
We all know that some kids just don’t enjoy scary Halloween books. Thankfully, this new Book List is not for them! There is something so satisfying about getting the shivers from reading. Sure, you could watch your favorite horror film and be frightened or unsettled by the scenes someone else has created before you. But…
Self-editing: Overview and Editor’s Mask
Self-editing doesn’t mean you won’t need an editor (because here’s a secret: even editors have other editors review their writing). Think of it like checking your homework before you hand it in.
The Challenges of Writing A Poetry Book
Writing a poetry book is not as glamorous as I anticipated it to be. I’ve been writing poetry for decades, verses jotted down when emotions run too high. Poetry comes to me in fits of rage, holes of depression, fleeting moments of lust, times of loss, sorrow, self-reflection. Most of the time, inspiration comes during…
The Done List: Recording your wins
Honestly, a lot of times, the Done List looks different than my mental To Do list that I had in the morning, but that’s okay. As a result, I put words on paper, stop the self flagellation (okay, at least mitigate it a bit), and appreciate the addition to my day.
The #writerstowriterschallenge: How to enter and how to host!
Are you looking for a bump in your social media engagement? Need some intriguing writing prompts? Come take a shot at the next #writerstowriterschallenge on Instagram! One of your fellow writers creates a fun prompt for all participants to submit their best flash fiction piece under 500 words every few weeks. Throughout the challenge, writers…
How to take advantage of a Writing Rut
It has taken me weeks to finally write this blog post or to work on any of my WIPs. Why do you ask? Well, my friends, I have come to the point in my writing journey where I have experienced my first writing rut. Basically, the hell on earth for writers, or so it may…
Write On Cowgirl: When life stops your writing
I have a confession to make. I haven’t written a single word in my novel in about five or six weeks. The short version is, life happened. But now I’ve got that writing bug—bad. I’m getting the shakes, man. Yet somehow, it is so intimidating to get back into it—where do I start when I…