You know what I’ve been saying for literal years at this point? We need more soft, adorable, cliche Hallmark style queer stories. And, I am so blessed to have been given and ARC this year for just that. Now, I’m not going to be giving away any spoilers because this is one story that you […]
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For those who don’t know, I’m participating in National Novel Writing Month this November. I’m working on a story that I had the idea for almost seven years ago. The story follows Even, a 17 year old girl who has been in and out of law enforcement custody since her parents died in a car
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Despite the fact that I’m only 24, I’ve been writing stories for over a decade. And, while I don’t think it’s even possible to share the stories from my early days after my dad’s house fire, I can say that since my first short story, I’ve continued to grow as a writer. I think the
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I don’t hear a lot of talk about the cost of self-publishing. To have a successful book launch, it takes more than just pushing a button. I know this because I’ve tried. And nothing hurts worse as a writer than a failed book launch. Sure, your mom will read your book no matter what, but
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When people think of publishing a book, typically the first thing they think of is a publishing house like Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Macmillan Publishers, Simon and Schuster, and even the smaller presses like Tiny Fox Press. Often the idea of self-publishing comes with a negative connotation, and brings to mind the thought of poorly
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Whether you’re writing a book, running a blog like this one, or uploading to YouTube, it’s important to know your target audience. Your target audience is whoever is interested in your content. So, this is why I have two separate blog pages on my site. One to help self-published authors, and one to blog about
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I remember when Once Upon a Time first came out. The idea of magic and fairy-tales in real life was exactly my cup of tea. Sadly, I never got into the show. Something about it just didn’t hook me. But, I loved the concept, and I felt like while the show was on air, people
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Writing is my passion. It’s what I’ve wanted to do with my life since I was ten years old. But, writing a book takes time and energy. Sometimes, I don’t get the privilege of either. First and foremost, my job as the wife of a quadriplegic, is her care. Of all the things in my
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The idea of turning 24 is super hard for me because I always said I wanted kids by 25. Knowing where I am in life, my career, and my current economic situation, I know that’s just not going to happen. But, as frustrating as the idea was at first, I’m no longer bothered by it.
As an able bodied person, I can’t imagine wanting to go to a friend or family members wedding, and not being able to attend because the venue isn’t in accessible. Since Kara and I met, I’ve become hyperaware of not only my own ableism that I’ve worked to move away from, but also the ableism
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