By nature, I’m a control freak. An impulsive control freak at that. I get an idea, and I want it done. Right at that very moment. If I can see it in my head, then I want to figure out a way to make it happen. My mind never shuts off. It keeps me up at night, plaguing me with vision after vision. Insomnia and I are well acquainted. I have six stories in my head, waiting for their turn to talk to … [Read more...]
Honestly
This is the time of year when people reflect upon what has happened and what will be. But I’d rather reflect upon the now. The moment I’m living in this very second. And this second, for me, is all about honesty. As real and pure as honesty is, it’s also hard. It’s not always easy to give. And it can be difficult to hear. But acknowledgment of the truth can change the very seconds we’re … [Read more...]
Waiting…
I talk out loud – creating conversation. I visualize facial expressions – squinting, mouth tightening, furrowing brows. I observe me – my breathing, my heartbeat, my hands clenching. Then I listen. Where is this taking me? What should happen next? How will this all come together? And then there is silence. I wait. But the voices are mute. I try to force them, but it’s no use. … [Read more...]
Voices In My Head
In twenty minutes, everyone will remember you when you're gone. And your heart is a stone buried underneath your pretty clothes. Don't you know people write songs about girls like you? What will you do when something stops you? What will you say to the world? What will you be when it all comes crashing down on you, little girl? What would you do if you lost your beauty? How would you … [Read more...]
“We Can Be Heroes…”
You, as a reader and blogger, have a super power. Your love and passion of the written word are your strength. Your excitement to share it is your influence. And just like that, you have forced the publishing industry to evolve! Look at what you've done for the Indie author. You've taken a chance on authors who opted to make themselves vulnerable, and put themselves at your mercy. Authors who … [Read more...]
The Evolution of an Indie Author
Two years ago today, I clicked on a button that changed my life. Publish I became an Indie Author with that single click. I watched the world react to Emma's story. I heard every single cry of anguish. I read every single word questioning why I would end a book that way. I received every single email thanking me for exposing you to a story that made you feel. … [Read more...]