I know a lot of people who read this blog are creative-minded souls. Hopefully, you’re flourishing in your creativity, but let’s face it. Sometimes the ideas are stagnant and the creative flow runs dry.  Expressing gratitude is one of the easiest ways to open up our hearts and minds allowing us to overcome creative blocks. Here are some ways that I… Read More

If you’re one of the lucky readers who has gotten your hands on an advanced reader’s copy, you may be wondering what this means. Advanced reader copies of books, affectionately referred to as ARCs, have been known to send shivers of excitement down the backs of anxious, devoted readers. Who wouldn’t want to have an exclusive first look at a… Read More

If you follow my Instagram profile, you’ll notice that I use #livefree quite a bit and, seemingly, indiscriminately. As random as it may seem when I use this hashtag, there is a strategic reason behind its use. Since it’s Monday and this is the day of the week when inspiration seems to be at its peak both in need and… Read More

Many newly published writers erroneously assume that book signings are something reserved for published authors who are signed by major publishers or vanity presses. If you’re operating under this assumption, you’re missing out on a wonderful marketing and networking opportunity. Book signings not only connect you with booksellers at your local, independent bookstores and big chain stores (think Barnes and… Read More

So you wrote a book. That’s an accomplishment that many people never achieve. For some people just knowing that they completed such a monumental task is enough, but for the majority of authors, it’s just the beginning of an even bigger goal. If you have decided to embark on the self-publishing journey, the ultimate destination is most likely recognition and… Read More

Settling back against the inviting cushions of a comfy couch with your feet curled up under you and a mug of warm tea kissing your palms sounds like a great way to spend a chilly winter’s morning or evening. Don’t you agree? What could make this scene even better? How about a good book? A story that helps you to… Read More