Category: My Writing Journey

Join me in this amazing literary adventure!

My Novel’s Odyssey Begins

The door to traditional publishing opens Something amazing thing happened to me. “Good morning. I have a few questions.” Her voice, warm but focused, quickened my breathing. Questions about what? The story? Proposal? Be ready to answer. Be smooth. I grabbed a pencil and the nearest… Continue Reading “My Novel’s Odyssey Begins”

The Top 5 Things I Learned at a Writers’ Conference

Learn what the Pros know to boost your writing In the suburbs of Portland, Oregon, a campy, casual retreat played host to a writers’ conference filled with nationally known authors, editors, and agents. The verdant early summer canopy provided welcome shade with abundant seating underneath to… Continue Reading “The Top 5 Things I Learned at a Writers’ Conference”

Doin’ a new thing

On February 1st, 2021, I finished writing my first novel! God laid this story on my heart years ago, and during the wilderness of the pandemic, he made a way! How exciting to get to The End, 88K, 319 pages, and 40 chapters later!… Continue Reading “Doin’ a new thing”

Don’t Be Like Me!

Stop lurking and start writing!