Books, Humanity & Divine Expression
On Social Media: Personal Philosophies and Time Management
The first time I visited Shannon Hale's website, it was to find her contact information. Shannon was my favorite author for several years, and I still recommend her books to fantasy lovers everywhere. At 12 years old, my number one goal was to find a way to thank this...
Burnout Doesn’t Exist (But This Does)
Burnout. The saddest word in the dictionary. And the biggest lie in the artistic community. Allow me to explain. "Are you taking contemporary as an elective this year?" asked my friend. "I can't," I told her. "I'm already signed up for modern and jazz." She laughed....
Charleston (How I Made My Connecting Flight in 15 Minutes)
If you're subscribed to my monthly newsletter (Dear Kindred Spirit) or following me on Instagram, you know I recently returned to the Centennial State after spending several glorious days in Charleston, SC. What you might not know, however, are the multitude of...
The Book FAQ
This post is updated as necessary. Feel free to drop questions in the comments below, or DM me on Twitter or Instagram! Who or what inspired your debut novel? Nature. Nature has always been a guiding source of inspiration for me, and this project is no different. I...
A Day in the Life
There are some challenges that every freelance writer must face, and one of those challenges is... well... being a freelance writer. "So, you write," they say. "But... what do you do?" Ow. But... valid. Like many other creative professionals, the writers of our...
All the Real Hearts in the World Still Beat
I often write to remind myself of certain truths, truths that ring clearly in my heart, though they may not resonate with others. This is one such writing. Maybe it will move you, and maybe it won't. Maybe you don't want to be moved today, and that's 100% okay. But...
The Book Playlist
The truth is, I find it very difficult to listen to music and write at the same time. Seriously, how do you do it?! Every time a thought enters my mind, it gets squashed by song lyrics that make me want to get up and dance around. Not exactly productive (but fun,...
How the Big Question Got So Big
Is there a single author out there who hasn't been caught off guard by the "big question?" You know the one. If you're anything like me, your worst nightmare has been a crystal clear image of you, surrounded by close friends and complete strangers, dead silent while...
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