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did they really notice you were gone?

on writing, publishing, and marketing inconsistently

the book that never really lives or dies

or, the unmatched whimsy, delusion, and blind faith required to be an aspiring novelist

on the worst days, I have to show up anyway

because that's what a good gardener does regardless of how sunlight, rain storms, or time might wear on you

I have a daydreaming problem

confessions from a writing mom with far too little time

Sharing my publishing pen name

A very brief announcement

Can I finish a novel in seven months (again)?

Summer 2026 Writing Challenge: Week 1 of 30

What most authors get wrong about querying

(from my POV as an agented author with a publishing degree)

Your environment might be working against you

A discussion on creatives facing latent errors

My secret weapon for fighting perfectionistic writing

If you struggle to get through messy creative projects, this is for you.

The query letter that got me 22 full requests

(The full breakdown you've been asking for)