Life and Work Update
Whew! 2025 is off to an absolute whirlwind of a start! I have a few personal updates to share with you, some book news, and an update on my fitness journey! I also have a
The Best Writing Advice I Ever Received: “There Are No Rules”
As a writer, I’ve encountered plenty of advice over the years, everything from “write what you know” to “show, don’t tell.” While these nuggets of wisdom are absolutely helpful, the one piece of advice that
How I Develop My Characters
When it comes to writing compelling characters, I take a page out of David Baldacci’s book and use what he calls the “writer’s prism.” In essence, this means I draw from real-life people, situations, and
Self Doubt as a Writer
As a writer, I’ve spent countless hours sitting at my desk, staring at a blank screen, or rereading my drafts and wondering if my words are truly good enough. It’s easy to get caught up
A quote that fuels my writing
George R.R. Martin once wrote, “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, while a man who never reads lives only one.” This quote is one of my all-time favorites, not just because it
Word Count Wins and Challenges: A Day in My Editing Life
Editing isn’t quite as exhilarating as writing new words, but it’s just as critical. Right now, I’m neck-deep in editing my next novel, We Never Told. While I’m not putting down fresh pages at the
Top 5 Tips for Writing Suspenseful Scenes
Creating suspense in a story is an art form and that art form is one that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, rapidly flipping pages to find out what happens next. I have
5 Books Every Thriller Fan Should Read
If you’re a fan of suspenseful twists, edge-of-your-seat tension, and unforgettable characters, then this list is for you. As a thriller author myself, these books have not only kept me hooked but also inspired my
Looking Forward to the Coming Year
2024 – A Year in Review If you are reading this, I want to thank you for being on my website and for being a supporter of mine. This is a crazy world I have