With Love...

With Love...

Ahhhh! After three years (pushing four) you all are still reading Spirit Lake! As I sit here signing and preparing to ship out more books, I am filled to the brim with gratitude. I am so incredibly thankful for all of your support and words of encouragement. As writers, we put our hearts on the inked line and hope for the best. It’s not always easy or rewarding but you guys have taken tremendous care of mine.

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Home Library Tour

Home Library Tour

For as long as I can remember I've been obsessed with books. I loved when it was time for the book fair at school because I couldn’t wait to stalk the shelves in the school’s library to see what new read awaited me. Whenever the teachers handed out the scholastic book order forms, I’d spend hours going through every item and circling what I wanted so I could beg my mom and dad to purchase them all.

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One Year Later...

One Year Later...

Today marks one year since Spirit Lake first released. I felt so many emotions while writing this novel and I still feel so many as I reflect on the past year. This was my baby, my first born, one that will forever hold a special place in my heart. I am still very much in love with the characters, the storyline, and the town of Spirit Lake, and as I gather new ideas for the second book in the series, in light of this special occasion, I decided to give a little BTS on what it took to bring this love story to life.

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My Top 5 Places to Buy Books

My Top 5 Places to Buy Books

All book lovers know that of all the joys in life, buying a new book settles somewhere at the top of the list, but we also know how expensive the habit can be, especially for those of you who are like me who need to buy books—several, in fact—almost weekly. So whenever we come across a bargain, we’re most grateful. Here’s a list of the top five places I like to buy books on a budget:

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Writing Woes

Writing Woes

*Insert deep sigh*

I began writing my second novel at the start of the year and had plans on completing the first draft by the last day in March. Fast forward several months; It’s now the last day in…(Looks at calendar) June! I’m a little over 63,000 words in and still not as close as I would like to be to the finish line. How’s that for procrastination?

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