You know what season it is? Yes, football...duh. It's also conference season. Yay! Writers attending conferences usually sign up for pitch sessions. *Just got a shiver down my spine.* Pitch sessions are basically "here's my project, you're going to love it," sessions. Writers are trying to woo an agent or editor…
At some point in every aspiring writer's life there comes a point where you are ready to get feedback. It might not be your first book. It might be your twelfth. But deep inside you can feel it--the need for an honest assessment of your skills. But who can you…
Today we're talking about continuous learning. I’ve studied dozens of books on various aspects of writing, and these are the ones I return to again and again. I'm always on the lookout for new books to help my career, and I'm happy to share. If you’re interested in taking your…
A decade ago when I got serious about writing, I found these amazing blogs by authors who shared tips and advice. I learned so much about the craft of writing, how to network, what to look for in a critique partner, the whole "build a platform" hoopla, as well as…
The Boys of Summer Giveaway begins today! Woohoo!! What does this mean for you? Well, let me tell you... All you have to do is use the super easy entry form below! You'll automatically be entered. Simple, right? And if you are the winner, you'll get all sixteen books shown…
Earlier this spring I downloaded a new novella by Becky Wade. Then Came You is written in a fun format--epistolary (no, I can't pronounce it!), which is all letters, journal entries, texts and phone calls--and I loved it! It's a prequel to Becky's new Bradford Sisters series. So when True to You,…
Five novels! I can hardly believe it! Yep, today my fifth novel hits stores shelves. Hometown Hero's Redemption was a delight to write. At times I felt it wrote itself. It's the fifth and final installment in my Lake Endwell series. It doesn't feature the Sheffield siblings, but Drew Gannon is…
In late August of 2016, I was sitting at a banquet table in Nashville when a beautiful, petite woman sat next to me. I noticed her name tag and introduced myself. She explained she was Patricia (Puh-tree-sia) Beal and that her debut novel would be released the following May. As…
This year I set some pretty high personal and professional goals. With all the striving came setbacks, and I thought I'd share a few with you. Granted, the year is still young, so who knows what the rest of 2017 will bring? I'm pushing hard for my goals no matter…
May is here! I'm VERY excited for the weather to warm up (and for it to stop raining). But I'm SUPER excited for May 23 to arrive. The fifth and final book in the Lake Endwell series, Hometown Hero's Redemption, will be in stores! Yay!! I love this book. I loved writing…