In 2013 I read one little line that changed my life. "Today is the first day of your 364 page novel." If I wrote one page a day by the end of the year, I would have 364 pages. That seemed like an achievable goal. Writing has captivated me since I was a tiny child. … Continue reading A Page a Day
I joined an author webinar last evening hoping to get some wisdom, tips, learn from people who are in the industry. I can't say I came away with anything earth-shattering. Honestly, I was disappointed and disgruntled when all was said and done. That's not really the point I'm trying to make with this blog though. … Continue reading Community
I am not a famous writer. I am simply an amateur writer who self-published a novel on Amazon. I'm not dissing myself. I started writing on a consistent basis in 2013. (A funny side note, I can always remember what year it was because it was after I saw the movie 'Catching Fire' and finished … Continue reading Fans
I thought writing a novel was hard work. Then I decided to self-publish. And run social media. And promote. And have my husband design and lay things out. And it suddenly overwhelmed me, and some amateur attempts came out of it all. I tell myself I am not the first to experience this nor will … Continue reading Bumps
I wrote a book about addiction. When the idea of Dandelion came to me I did not intend to set out to write a book about addiction. I really did not. It even surprises me that Dandelion turned into what she did. I hope that is not disappointing to anyone. That's how writing can be, … Continue reading I Wrote a Book About Addiction
That little girl is me. I am sure you've figured that out. Yesterday was kind of a rough day for me, a lot of those dark voices some of us fight came to haunt me. They sort of unpacked for the day. Sat with me on the couch and just kept talking. Have you ever … Continue reading That Little Girl is Me
