Most of my story ideas come from getting a line in my head or coming up with a general concept. Then, once I figure out my character’s name and find the story’s title, I am able to build a story around that line or general concept. I’m not sure why I always need the names … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Somewhere Only We Know: Inspiration
Somewhere Only We Know
Somewhere Only We Know Launch Party
I debated for a long time what I should do to celebrate the release of my debut novel, Somewhere Only We Know. I'm so introverted and have so much trouble speaking in front of people that I knew doing an event in a bookstore would not be ideal for my very first book-signing experience. I decided … Continue reading Somewhere Only We Know Launch Party
Somewhere Only We Know Book Birthday!
It's here! Somewhere Only We Know has finally been released. I can't believe I now get to say that I am a published author. It has been a long journey to get where I am today and I have been grateful for every step of that journey. Both the print and the e-book versions turned … Continue reading Somewhere Only We Know Book Birthday!
Thoughts on Publication
Wow. One week from today I am going to be a published author. In a week people can buy my book and read my words. They will get to hear this story that I made up and that has been so important to me. I don’t really know how to feel right now. Everything just … Continue reading Thoughts on Publication
A Birthday Treat – the first scene of Somewhere Only We Know!
Since today is my birthday, I wanted to give all of you a treat. Below is the first scene of my novel, Somewhere Only We Know. You can learn more about the book by clicking here or on its tab at the top of my website. The book comes out on November 18th, but you can pre-order … Continue reading A Birthday Treat – the first scene of Somewhere Only We Know!
And the Release Date Is…
My debut novel Somewhere Only We Know will be released from GenZ Publishing on November 18th! I have wanted to be a writer my entire life, and I can't believe that my first book is going to be out in the world just after I turn 24 years old. It feels surreal to me at this … Continue reading And the Release Date Is…
Somewhere Only We Know Cover!
Here's the beautiful cover of my upcoming novel, Somewhere Only We Know! I love this cover so much. It perfectly captures the story, with the tree and the green and the lowercase lettering. And it was so amazing to see my hand-drawn cover and the idea in my head come to life thanks to my … Continue reading Somewhere Only We Know Cover!
Book Updates
I’m getting so excited about my book that’s coming soon from GenZ Publishing. First of all, they are a really cool publisher that’s trying to publish new and innovative voices, and you should check out the other books and authors they have here. Secondly, I just wanted to give a few updates about the status of … Continue reading Book Updates
What I’m Reading: The Selection Series
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate turning in my manuscript to my publisher than by reading the Selection series by Kiera Cass. These books have changed me in so many ways. First of all, they’re just really great books. They’re about America Singer, who was born low into the caste system of … Continue reading What I’m Reading: The Selection Series
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