This week I turned in final grades for my day job -- professor at a Big Ten University. I have to say the big exhale I felt as the last one was entered was fantastic. This summer I'll do a little research and developing new classes, but I plan to read and write. A lot. First up on the writing front is a Christmas novella for a collection with my friends Pepper Basham, Janine Rosche, and Teresa … [Read more...]
Headshots and Deep Thoughts
One of the joys of the writing life is getting headshots. Really. I mean who doesn't love getting their photo snapped, over and over, and over and over. I really don't mind, but I was surprised to realize it had been four and a half years since my last headshots were taken. My time flies when you're stuck at home! There's the angst of what to wear. And what if my hair doesn't cooperate. Does … [Read more...]
Spring has arrived!
Spring has arrived in Indiana, and I am loving it! Spring has always been my favorite season, and this year I'm delighting in discovering flowers and their simple beauty as I walk on campus or in our neighborhood. Maybe spring is my favorite because it starts days before my birthday. Daffodils were my birthday flower, so it is delightful to walk by this patch of beauties when I arrive on campus … [Read more...]
When the Headline doesn’t disappear + Giveaway
One thing that I learned early in my writing process is that I have to find an idea I can fall in love with for two years. Yep, you read that right. Two years. It takes roughly two years to go from building the proposal to writing and editing the book then through marketing the book as it releases. I knew I had to find an idea with Beyond Justice that could carry me through that space of … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading and Excited About
Y'all there are so many great books out right now. It's amazing! I've had such fun reading through a variety of great books. Here are a few that I'm enjoying with a few I can't wait to dig into! I adore Jen Turano's books, and her Storing Up Trouble is one ebook deal right now for $1.99. If you haven't read any of hers yet, then this one will give you a great feel for her Gilded Age, comedic … [Read more...]
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