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The main question I have received since announcing Book 2 has been: “Was the writing process different this time? Has it felt different?” The answer is a resounding yes, and there is no better illustration than my ironic realization this morning. Let’s back up. For Book 1, I had a detailed spreadsheet with every different [...]
Eight months ago, I announced so many changes (new job, new house, returning to Indy), and then I went silent for eight months. Whoops! Well, I'm back, and it is finally time to get excited for Book 2! If you are one of the wonderful humans I have met since this move and you're thinking, [...]
Friends! I have so many life updates to share. The last month has been a whirlwind that I did not see coming, but God certainly did. Everything has worked out so smoothly but CRAZY fast, and I have felt God's presence and leading in profound ways. The short version: I took a new job at [...]
Kingdom was published one year ago today! I am so thankful for all of you who purchased, commented, left reviews, and spread the word. I have the very best people in my life! What a year it has been. Launching a book during a pandemic was not how I imagined it would be. (Has ANYTHING [...]
Writing and editing updates as we head into February!
The spacebar: I have a new appreciation for this unsung, overlooked hero of the writing world. My spacebar was driving me absolutely insane. About 10% of the time it either refused to enter any space at all, or it added two, which triggered autocorrect to add a period and capitalize my next word. I was [...]
It's happening! I wrote a few weeks ago to tell you that Book 2 was done, but I hadn't submitted yet. Now I have! After submitting to my publishing house, we worked out the details and signed a new contract! What is the title? It's still top secret! I'll reveal it closer to release. Just [...]
Hey, friends! I have SO much to share with you that I need to split it into multiple posts. Look for an update next week on my newly-signed contract for Tales from Adia: Book 2! (Title is set but still top secret) I promised you some big news a few weeks ago, and then life [...]
Before I get into anything else, I just heard the sad news that my junior high English teacher, who was the first to tell me I had a talent for writing, passed away this week. I'm so thankful for her influence, humor, and red pen. My last email from her (just before I signed my [...]
Goodness gracious. It has been FOREVER since my last update, and there is a good reason for it! I have been spending just about every spare moment working on Book 2 of the Tales from Adia series, all while orchestrating a return to the dorms during a global pandemic (my "don't quit your day job" [...]