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 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 →
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 →
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 →
Every book obsessed person dreams of a library that includes...a ladder. (We all know Belle fell for the Beast because of that spectacular library.) I am no exception. Well now I have one! I got a new bookcase for my office and it has a ladder. Plus, you know, more storage for more books and... Continue Reading →
I just got back from a writing retreat with two awesome author friends--Cathy Maxwell and Leslie Grace--and my writing tank is all full again. It's funny, because you'd think that going off to work almost nonstop for several days would be draining. For me, though, it's a different kind of work. It's fun. I get... Continue Reading →
