My very first ApollyCon was a whirlwind of fantastic fun! I attended ApollyCon 2024 at the Gaylord National in Washington D.C. this past weekend and what a ride! The hotel and convention center were absolutely beautiful, right on the water with views out the massive multi-story windows. The event was very well run with lots... Continue Reading →
I spent this past weekend signing at Readers Take Denver in Aurora, Co, at the Gaylord of the Rockies. After leaving the event, I have since seen various threads and posts and heard from other authors about things that happened there that make me extremely sad. I personally did not witness anything beyond the chaos... Continue Reading →
I had a blast at TLA24 in San Antonio this week. The Texas Library Association's annual conference is always one of my favorite events. This year I was part of a panel--YA, NA, Adult - The Debate Continues--with amazing authors Tracy Wolff and Alex Aster. Hosted and moderated by librarian Elizabeth Nebeker, I really enjoyed... Continue Reading →
LISTEN HERE (at minute 53:00) Last week I had a blast getting to chat with Our Nerdiest Thing during their podcast of their "Is the Book Always Better?" episode. We talked about my books, being a competitive skydiver, and my upcoming projects. As well as geeking together. Be sure to follow Our Nerdiest Thing! They... Continue Reading →
It's official, official now. The Publishers Marketplace announcement is out! For those who aren't aware, Publishers Marketplace is where the publishing industry announces all sorts of things (jobs, new editors, new lines, etc.). They especially announce new contracts/deals for books and series (about 50 a day from what I understand). The story telling industry (books,... Continue Reading →
There is no more perfect place for a romantasy author than New Orleans! Especially if I get to spend it with the most awesome follow authors! We stayed at the gorgeous Hotel Royal in the French Quarter--the setting for the New Orleans home of the show The Originals. Four fabulous days of writing, editing, brainstorming,... Continue Reading →
I filled my well to overflowing this past long weekend with my new besties! We rented Bella Costa, this gorgeous beach house in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and spent four wonderful days writing, brainstorming, and sharing awesome writer hacks. Even better, lots and lots of laughing and enjoying being with other awesome writers! Piper J.... Continue Reading →
Texas Romance Writers organized our second annual Writers Cruise and it was fabulous! Joining me were awesome authors Cathy Maxwell, Cate Ashton, Bonnie Tucker, and Leslie Grace. We sailed out of Galveston, trying Princess this time. Our destinations were Cozumel, Belize, and Roatan. We spent the majority of our cruising time writing or editing our... Continue Reading →
My first time being interviewed for the news and visiting a news station!!! I got to join awesome fellow authors Cecilia Rene and Rachel Ann Smith in downtown Austin at the Spectrum News 1 studios! Anchor Charles Divins interviewed us for a Valentine's and romance novels segment. He was so lovely, putting us right at... Continue Reading →
Like many people, I find the beginning of a new year to be a time to reset and look forward. Last year this looking forward was a struggle. 2022 had been one of the hardest years of my life personally for multiple reasons and situations. At the new year going into 2023, I will still... Continue Reading →
