It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an aspiring author who interviews her writing heroes, must fangirl over said heroes. One of my dreams as a young girl was to become a makeup artist (true story). I eventually traded that dream for another one, but the fascination of transforming someone's body through art remained with… Continue reading Author Spotlight & Giveaway: McKenzie Catron
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an aspiring author who interviews her writing heroes, must fangirl over said heroes. Meet Victoria I have always loved discovering new books and authors, not just because of the incredible worlds they create, but also because of how amazing they are as people. When my teen daughter introduced… Continue reading Author Spotlight + Giveaway: Victoria McCombs
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an aspiring author who interviews her writing heroes, must fangirl over said heroes. Meet Candice It is mind boggling sometimes to think about how choices we make, which sometimes feel ordinary, set us on certain paths to meet amazing people and begin new friendships. Some months ago, through… Continue reading Author Spotlight & Giveaway: Candice Pedraza Yamnitz
What makes great writers great? I’ve asked myself this question many times. What is it about a writer’s voice, style, or story that leaves a deep mark in the souls of those who read their work? I think there are many different aspects in a writer’s life that play a role in the superiority of… Continue reading Worthwhile Influences
I've been keeping this idea under wraps for a little while, but after discussing it with a few trusted people (including my fourteen-year old bookworm), I've decided to move ahead with it. I recently updated some things about my website, including a way to connect and provide more content to my readers (ahem, you) that… Continue reading Author Newsletters Suck. Here’s Something Better.
Drumroll please! If you've been with me for a while, you know all about my writing journey with Project Shadow and how long it has taken me to not only write the thing, but also polish it to its current state. The book has survived a literal decade of effort, two cross-country moves, two new… Continue reading Querying, Pitching, and Losing My Mind
Melissa Muhlenkamp 