Today’s peek behind the publishing curtain concerns the details that go into covers. When it comes to traditional publishing, the process is a partnership between the author, the editor, the art department, and the powers that be at the publishing
“the more relaxed vibe of “Vinyl Resting Place” is bolstered by the sister’s genuine bond, colorful personalities, and not-so-gentle conflicts. It’s a winning combination.” – The New York Times Book Review, December 18, 2022. “What a perfectly punny title and
Some authors prefer to write standalone books. Others (it me!) prefer to write a series when possible. Why? Let’s talk about that! What Does It Take to Write a Series like The Record Shop Mysteries? Some stories are more suited
People often ask me how I write, or what my writing process is like, and to fully answer these questions, I need to tell you a story about my ferrets. I used to have two very mischievous ferrets (is there
Writing is really hard! It’s fun. It’s cathartic. There’s literally nothing I would rather do. But still, it’s hard. And no matter how many times I read, re-read, and re-re-read a book, no matter how many developmental editors, copy editors,
Y’all have probably figured out by now that I’m more comfortable behind the scenes. Waaaaay behind the scenes, but I adore chatting with talented authors and I love talking about KILLER CONTENT, NO MEMES OF ESCAPE, and VINYL RESTING PLACE
We’ve all heard it. Heck, we’ve all said it. “I could write a book, if only I had more time.” And yes, it stings. Because writers don’t have more time than anyone else. Most of us hold down one or
Recently I was on a terrific podcast where they asked me about my writing process, and when I told them, their jaws dropped. Honestly, I never considered my process anything unusual or out of the ordinary, it just works for
I don’t blog as much as I used to, mostly because there isn’t enough time in the day to do everything I want to be doing. But that’s what I want to talk about: Time. Specifically, how it affects traditionally
I wanted to be a writer for the longest time. Longer than I can remember, even. Once, going through a box of old stuff from childhood (including some Very Impressive report cards from kindergarten), I came across a tiny pocket
“Write drunk, edit sober.” We’ve all heard the advice. Hemingway never actually said that, but it sticks in writers’ heads anyway. For me, a more apt approach for me would be “Write loud, edit quiet.” It needs to be dead
In VINYL RESTING PLACE, the first book in the Record Shop Mysteries, Juni Jessup and her older sisters Tansy and Maggy own Sip & Spin Records—a family record store/coffee bar. The Jessup sisters spend their days talking and playing music
KILLER CONTENT is starting to pick up some buzz. I’ve been sharing links to sweepstakes, guest blog articles, interviews, and industry reviews on social media (Twitter, Facebook) and in my Newsletter (are you signed up yet?). I thought it would
This is the seventh post in the “How To Break Into Publishing” Series. If you’re coming in late, Part One: What Even is Publishing? (Different types of publishing) is available here! You’ve written a book. You got it edited
Even Murder Is Bigger In Texas… Coming in 2023 🥳: Three sisters re-opening their family’s record shop outside of Austin, Texas get wrapped up in a murder investigation that threatens their family, their shop, and their life savings. 🎶 VINYL
This is the sixth post in the “How To Break Into Publishing” Series. If you’re coming in late, Part One: What Even is Publishing? (Different types of publishing) is available here! There’s a saying that doesn’t feel very true
Tell us about NO MEMES OF ESCAPE! Amateur sleuth Odessa Dean is about to discover the only thing harder than finding her way out of an escape room is finding an affordable apartment in Brooklyn in this sequel to KILLER
This is the fifth post in the “How To Break Into Publishing” Series. If you’re coming in late, Part One: What Even is Publishing? (Different types of publishing) is available here! Writing is a very solitary endeavor. Only, it’s
This is the fourth post in the “How To Break Into Publishing” Series. If you’re coming in late, Part One: What Even is Publishing? (Different types of publishing) is available here! How thick is your skin? Armor plated? Kevlar?
This is the third post in the “How To Break Into Publishing” Series. If you’re coming in late, Part One: What Even is Publishing? (Different types of publishing) is available here! You have a lot of ideas. Unique ideas