You are a gift. Each and every one of you is a gift. You come in all shapes and sizes, so I encourage you to wrap yourself in whatever makes you…YOU! Want to wear a gown grocery shopping? Let the chiffon flow! Do brilliant sparkles make you smile? Then, please, layer on the bling and smile! Allow your ensemble to represent who you are, no matter how colorful, formfitting, or eccentric. … [Read more...]
I am a Writer…
“How’s the Writing Going?” If I say that I’m writing, will it make it true? If I tell you the words are finding me, will it convince them to flow? If I want it enough, will it happen? I’ve wanted to believe that by saying it, I was inviting creativity back into my life. But it was only a lie I wanted to be true. I am a writer, searching for creativity. "How's the Writing Going?" I’ve … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Waiting for You!
I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions. They always seemed like work to me. And that’s not very much fun. Instead, I recognize something I learned from the previous year and allow it to influence the upcoming year. And in 2015… I learned a lot. This past year was one of the most challenging years I’ve personally experienced in a long time. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It was … [Read more...]
I am writing…
What am I writing? Jonathan Reese's tragic story. Jonathan is the most complex and controversial character to emerge from The Breathing Series. He evoked such extreme emotion from every reader, I decided his story needed to be told. His life is just as heartbreaking as Emma's and the violence even more severe. Just because the series will be written from Jonathan's point of view does not mean … [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...]