Frequently Asked Questions

From a young age, I found solace and inspiration in fantasy novels, which sparked my passion for storytelling and led me to pursue a career in writing.

As much as people want to believe that you can separate reality from fiction, you can't. Writing fiction, especially fantasy, is a direct response to the reality around you.

My young adult writing started as a healing journey to the younger version of myself, and it grew into a gift for my niece, younger cousins, and then other readers. 

My adult writing is a gift to others like me, those who want to see heroines within themselves and live adventures they think they'd never get to experience.

Who told you I have it balanced? Seriously, I just wanna ask them what label of wine they're drinking.

I have many, but they won't all fit here. So, I'll give you my top three. 

1: Write the scene. You know which one I'm talking about. Yes, that one. The one that's been spinning around in your head for days on end and driving you up a wall. Write it. Once you've written it, then go back and outline the rest of the book. 

2: Your outline shouldn't be concrete. It's the spine of your story. It should be flexible and adjustible. Bend it. Twist it. Flex it. If it gets a few bulging discs, send it to physical therapy to work them out. (Just a little joke there for my fellow chronic pain buddies)

3: Have TRUSTED and unbiased feedback sources. Your sources should never be cruel or constantly praising you. Their feedback should precise, productive, and polite. Praise is good, yes, but you will ALWAYS need critique to some extent. If they NEVER have anything good to say, or if they are always dragging you down. They are not helping you either.