Make the most of time, because time isn't going to slow down for you. Every moment is precious, and while creating and working is absolutely worth doing, you're only young-ish once. And your kids and the kids in your life won't stay little for long. Make good memories to cling to on darker days. Write down happy moments, to remind yourself what life can be, even if that isn't what always is. Find happiness in the little moments.
When I reached out to Nada Qamber about making a book trailer for the Borderlands Saga, I felt a little silly. After all, everyone knows book trailers are a thing of the past. Nobody makes them anymore and instead uses GIFs. But I wanted to find a unique way to market my box set, and I have worked so long on this series that I wanted to treat myself a little bit.
My first novels always came back to me so lined with red by my editors, it was a shock when I began to receive far less several books down the road. So take heart, and know that you are constantly growing, constantly shaping your voice and that evolution never stops. Be bold, have courage, and create! Happy free writing, friends 🙂
Countless books suggest the best writing methods. But the truth is, you have to write and keep writing until you discover which method is right for you.
What are your favorite forms of escape? No matter your favs, I hope you remember to give yourself permission to escape for a little while. We all have an endless to-do list. So give yourself an hour here and there to have fun. Adults need to "play" sometimes, too. It's what helps us find that little extra spark of joy or inspiration again.
Over a decade into my author career, I know better than to read every review. I stay away from Goodreads on principle unless it's to share my own thoughts on recent reads. But I do tend to read what's posted on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and elsewhere. Usually, it's a fantastic experience, until it's not...
This may just be me, but I feel like I've been in a race against myself for the last year. No matter how I delegated my time and made breaks for yoga, walks, and just moments to breathe. No matter how on top of my "to-do" list I managed. No matter how often I told myself to just take it a day at a time. Nothing totally did away with that niggling background voice chanting: "Not enough, not enough, not enough..."
I recently had the opportunity to meet #bookstagrammer, Gabriella Rivera (@gabriellariverawrites). While chatting with her about Craving Beauty and the bookish world, we came up with the idea of combining our platforms to share the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. We hope you enjoy and wish you the best of luck!
Now Available through KDP! Grab Your Copy Today! Behind the Scenes I had a surreal moment recently when my sister-in-law reached out to share that her mother was reading the 2012 edition of Silver Hollow. Besides the usual embarrassment I feel when someone reads my older work, I was surprised to learn her mom was in... Continue Reading →
Now Available in The Signed Book Shop! Grab Your Copy Today! What's included in this edition? Hardcover (with dust jacket) Signed Bookplate Bookmark Stickers Author Gushing Moment Okay, I'm more than a little excited about these! I've been watching (and reading) the works of Fantasy Romance author, Angela Ford, for several years. When I learned... Continue Reading →
