Category Archives: Author’s Notes

Ugh, words!

As a writer I know firsthand how tricky words can be. shutter/ shudder pedal/ petal Both examples sound the same but each word means something completely different. A shutter is a window dressing or means to close something up, while … Continue reading

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Starting over

From the ashes of my broken computer (Yes I know it’s cliche, but the loss of my computer just about killed me) I’m working on reconstructing the third book for the Rory’s Choice series from older versions in other locations. … Continue reading

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Great news!

It’s official! I signed another book deal. My Rory’s Choice series will not be the last you see of me. I’m super excited and scared all at the same time. With the Rory’s Choice series I had all the books … Continue reading

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Beyond the words

After finishing the Rory’s Choice series I knew I wasn’t done writing, but I worried that my new characters might feel like those in Rory’s Choice. I mean let’s face it, who, what, when, where, why dialogue is pretty much … Continue reading

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The art of arcs

I love stories with well-designed arcs of plot, when the tiniest of moments at the beginning of a story become the glue and the end that ties it all together. For example in the Disney movie, Tangled, Rapunzel has a … Continue reading

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Can’t keep my emotions to myself

I’ve never had much of a poker face. If I’m happy you’ll see it. If I’m mad you’ll know it—and most likely hear it. My emotions are always on the surface for everyone to see. While I don’t think this … Continue reading

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At the base of the mountain looking up

Oh the grand adventure of being an author. I love the writing side of it, the creativity, the surprise twists that sometimes even I don’t see coming. I just wish getting others to believe in me was a little easier. … Continue reading

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On sale today!

Now is not the time for a blog. Today’s the day! Rory’s Choice: Consequences is on sale. Rory is waiting, and you know you’re dying to know where life will lead her next. Click on the link Amazon.com to order … Continue reading

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Dying to know what you think

The excitement for my next book release is killing me. I’m even more wound up than the when the first book came out a year ago. I don’t know why. It doesn’t make sense. Having gone through this before, shouldn’t … Continue reading

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Famous?

I am the after school taxi service for four junior high girls. One of these girls loves to call me “the famous author” every time she hops in my car. I pretend a sigh and tease her about what she … Continue reading

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