The middle of the year is almost here. Is it just me or is 2017 zooming by? In January, I shared my goals for the new year, grouping together my author goals and my business goals. My goals yanked me from my comfort zone, but so far it's been an adventure. I'm a huge believer in accountability, and why I'm sharing this update. Publish Deadly [...]
CampNanoWriMo starts April 1st. Those words don't have to induce a panic attack. At least not one that lasts forever. Today I'm sharing 8 tips to help you prepare and ready to dive in. 1. DECIDE WHAT TO WRITE The choice maybe difficult depending on what stories you’ve got on the burner. However if you’re struggling, consider choosing [...]
2017 is here! Where did the year go? Guess what time it is? Time to give a recap of 2016 and set goals for 2017! I love this time of the year! I like to reflect on the year before, and identify my goals for the new year. I find reviewing my goals, celebrating my achievements, and assessing the [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. An overused expression I know, but never seems to go out of style. I love this time of the year! A time for Christmas traditions and spending time with family. Yes, I’m one of those smiling idiots you pass in the stores mouthing the words to the [...]
Welcome to the second session of the Start Writing for the Busy Writer blog series. Last month I covered facing your fears. In this month's blog, I address an issue writers loathes. Time. Time is the biggest reason writers give for not writing, and an excuse I've used too. My personal journey with finding time to write [...]
When people discover I’m a writer, frequent questions I’m asked are (1) how I got started (2) how and where I find stories ideas and (3) how I find the time to write. I’ve answered these questions at book signings, and on various blog posts, but I thought I’d put my answers together in a [...]
Today is my birthday. Whoo Hoo! To celebrate, and to say thanks to (YOU) my readers, I'm having an online party on Facebook tonight. I'd love for you to join. You can do so by clicking here. It's going to be a rocking time with lots of fun stuff to see, hear, and win! Here's what's on the agenda. FB [...]
In January 2015, my husband decided to change jobs and move from the Cayman Islands-my home for my entire life-to Florida. After freaking out a little, I decided the change was a wonderful opportunity for me and my family. When my husband accepted a job in February 2015, I decided to use the move as the [...]
As a product of an interracial couple, and whose family and country is a giant melting pot, seeing same race couples in the media and in movies surprised me growing up. Interracial couples have been around for hundreds of years so why wasn't the media and entertainment world not showing a true depiction of couples in [...]
When I wrote my first book, For the Love of Jazz, I never imaged readers would fall in love with the ghosts, but they did and it inspired me to write a prequel to tell Lola and William's story. I started the original story over 10 years ago as a time travel novel with the heroine from the [...]
