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Increasing Social Media Activity

Increasing Social Media Activity

If you follow my social media like IG, Facebook, and X/Twitter, you’ve probably noticed me coming across your feed more often. As I approach releasing my book in 2026 (yes, it got pushed back) I am ramping up my social media activity in an effort to get in front of...

Character Takeover: Emily Valentine

Character Takeover: Emily Valentine

Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I’m so busy with dinner preparations I almost forgot to do this post. Well, and I’ve never blogged before. Blogged is the right term, right? Someone asked me to do this and I really know nothing. What do I write about? I guess me. My name is...

Character Inspiration

Character Inspiration

Some people have asked “can I be a character in your next story?” or “can you write a story about me?” Be careful what you wish for. I won’t design a character of you trait-for-trait. You may not even recognize yourself on the page. If you want, I’ll give you a...

Current Research: Car Bombs and Making Them Believable

Current Research: Car Bombs and Making Them Believable

Being a writer is more than just sitting at a desk with a pen and a notebook or staring at a computer screen and hoping the words write themselves. For a story to be truly captivating, readers must often use their suspension of disbelief. If you want a definition,...

Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day! Take a moment today to thank a veteran, whether it’s a person close to you or one you see in passing or at a Veterans Day event.