Writing

The Ugly Face of Emotions

I really hemmed and hawed about posting this as a blog. It isn’t 100% about writing, but my mental clarity and emotional state have everything to do with how much or how well I write. It certainly impacts my productivity. 70% of my time, I am okay. I am what anyone would consider “normal”. IContinue reading “The Ugly Face of Emotions”

Protected: Dear Brad….

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Behind the Scenes: Abounding Love

Hello beautiful people. If you haven’t been a part of the fun cover reveal of my first novella, I want to first introduce you to the cover. To be honest? I can’t believe this is my book’s cover. My team is absolutely incredible. This is a fictitious story inspired by my friend’s love story. HeContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Abounding Love”

New Blog Feature: Author Spotlight

I have been having a blast getting to know some awesome authors and I think it would be great that you guys get to know them too. I am starting a new Author Spotlight feature on the blog and Facebook page. They will be featured on the page and on the blog for one week,Continue reading “New Blog Feature: Author Spotlight”

My Reading Corner: I read because…

This is my reading corner. I put my feet up and travel to a new world. As I write, I cherish reading even more. I realize how much love and effort it takes to make those worlds happen. As I read a new book, I realize how much I love this. I love reading andContinue reading “My Reading Corner: I read because…”

First Book Update: Draft Complete – Now Revisions, Revisions, Revisions!

It is official. I have completed my first draft of my first book: Pursuing Hope: Part 1. It has been a definite pleasure to get the first part of Chad and Hope’s story out on paper. I am finding revising to be just as fun. This story comes from the heart, and I know it needsContinue reading “First Book Update: Draft Complete – Now Revisions, Revisions, Revisions!”

When your story is a reflection of someone’s reality…

I am nearing the half way point of writing my first book. I can’t believe how this story has developed. It started with a simple idea about a sweet love story, which has developed into an idea for a series to benefit one of my favorite organizations. (Because I haven’t officially approached the organization in whichContinue reading “When your story is a reflection of someone’s reality…”

Growing, growing, and Giveaway time!

Hello my lovelies! I am very excited to see the blog growing. Every time there is a post, there are more readers. As a result, I started a new Facebook page so you can interact with me daily. As a thank you and a way to grow the reader base, I’ve decided to do aContinue reading “Growing, growing, and Giveaway time!”

Writing Update: Chapter 4

Wow, the last two weeks have been filled with so much that each event requires their own blog post. I hope to update everyone on the Apollycon experience once I am feeling better. Unfortunately, I have the flu which has limited my energy to read, write and edit photos. This post is about my WIPContinue reading “Writing Update: Chapter 4”

Finally writing my own story…..

I finally found the guts to put my stories down on “paper” (see: screen). I have several ongoing stories I have feasted on for years and always hesitated on writing. What if no one reads my work? What if I don’t finish? What if its not good enough? Then I realized…. …….who cares? There areContinue reading “Finally writing my own story…..”