Today, I’m working on my author goals for 2021. Normally, I finalize all of this in early December, and then give myself a week or two off before diving into the new year with lots of enthusiasm and energy. This year, that didn’t happen. Instead, I found myself locked in an endless cycle of incapability.
If you aren’t familiar, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo) is when authors around the globe attempt to write 50,000 words in the month of November. It’s quite a fun little virtual event to participate in, with posts going up across all of social media with the #nanowrimo hashtag, revealing the triumphs, trials and tribulations
There is only ONE DAY LEFT in the Romancing the Runoff Auction! What is it? Romance authors from across the globe have united to raise funds to benefit voting organizations in the state of Georgia. And I’m one of the authors who have contributed! Like You Mean It and Like You Want It, my most
So excited to share this news! You may have seen me share the word on my other social media platforms, but just in case you haven’t heard me screaming this from the rooftops: LIKE YOU MEAN IT IS NOW AVAILABLE IN AUDIOBOOK!!! Much like my recent post about my feature in the LuvBooks Box, transitioning
“I bet you could bounce a quarter off that ass.” A snort from my left has me turning to look at my best friend, and I can’t help but grin at the look of complete exasperation on her face. “What?” I ask, trying to appear as innocent as possible. “It’s true. You know it is.”
I set a lot of professional goals every year. It includes a range of things… from how many books I’ll write to what writing/development books I want to read to milestones I’d like to accomplish (sales numbers, book availability, reach, etc.) and more. This year has been trying, without a doubt. But somehow, I’ve managed
When I first started writing, I assumed my own background in journalism and copyediting would be enough to be fairly certain that my books were error free. I think it’s a common assumption that most new authors make – that attention to detail will allow us to find all of our own mistakes – but
Every person, at one time or another, deals with rejection. It might be from the attention of someone you’re attracted to or a job you want. Regardless of when or how it happens, it’s a fact of life. But rejection is especially likely to happen for those of us who are pursuing careers in the
I can’t believe it’s already mid-October. Before you know it, Halloween will be here, which means Thanksgiving is right around the corner and then it’s time to set up for Christmas! And you know it’s never too early – especially in the midst of a global pandemic – to sort out your holiday shopping! Maybe
BRIAR MITCHELL is home in Cedar Point – single, broke and unemployed. Back in the town she tried so hard not to get stuck in. A job at the local grocery will have to do until she figures out what’s next, even if it means working for her teenage crush. Not that he noticed her
