I was just chatting with some fellow authors about how easy it is to run into timeline problems while writing. This is a big problem for me. In early drafts, and occasionally even in the draft that goes to my editor, characters frequently find...

Today is a blustery day. I literally said that to someone and immediately thought of Pooh, because of course I would. But seriously, it's windy and not super warm (so like 64 degrees Ferenhight, because it's Florida) and I am super tired today. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I had no idea how tired I was on cloudy days until I moved somewhere where it wasn’t cloudy every day. Thankfully, a friend of mine, with whom I work out weekly, was up for a chill stretch rather th

Color changing tea, anyone? Check out my tea inspired fantasy novel ideas in this week's issue of Author Life Musings!

Why did this map inspire a session of author life musing? This map of one of my favorite childhood books has come to inspire me. I know, a rug inspired me? If it could talk, I’m certain it would inspire me to vacuum. But, in my author’s imagination, it inspired me to re-engage with...