Instead of typing out a post, I thought I'd try something new. I'm "vlogging" my writing update this time. Here's what I'm working on now! These graphics that my publisher provided are too pretty not to share! Plus, they give a great overview of the Misty River series and characters.... What are YOU up to this summer? … [Read more...]

Those of us who live in the frozen Northlands share an annual experience of coming out of our homes after a long, cold, dark winter, and wincing up at the bright orange orb in the sky and having to grow accustomed to warmth again. This year, I experienced something similar, but at the end of July. Attending an in-person readers retreat (Mississippi River Readers Retreat) was like a Minnesota … [Read more...]

As I dive back into working on a new book to be released next year, I'm going to be sharing about a writer's process of taking a book from the seed of an idea to an actual book on the shelf. My plan is to post each Monday and Friday about a different aspect of the writing life and a book's journey to publication. If you'd like to come along as I share the various aspects of writing a novel, please … [Read more...]