Chaotic Life
Writing books may be chaotic, but real life is often even more unpredictable. Follow along for family adventures, children's theater stories, author interviews, random thoughts, and the everyday chaos behind the books.
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One Chapter. Six Hours. Zero Regrets?
I sat down to work around 7 PM. Just a few quick things, I told myself. Now it’s after 1 AM. Somehow, the night disappeared into rewrites and second guesses. Chapter 11 has…
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🌙 Goodbye, June — Hello, July: Editing, Theater, and the Magic of New Beginnings
It feels surreal that we’re already turning the page into July. June flew by in a blur of words, caffeine, and quiet determination — and as I look back, I’m proud to say…
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When the Words Come Back
For a long time, I wasn’t writing. Not because I didn’t want to—but because life had a way of piling up. Responsibilities, distractions, emotional weight… they slowly edged out the creativity I used…
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🖋️ Writing Update: When the Words Won’t Let You Walk Away
Every once in a while, a story grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go. That’s exactly where I am right now—with a brand new fantasy novel that seems to be…
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🎸 When the Music Comes Back: A Band That Saved My Life Might Be Coming Back… and I’m Not Okay
Ok, let me take you back—way back. Many years ago, I used to follow this band around like it was my full-time job. They were based out of Texas, but thanks to one…
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8,972 Words, A Celebration of Life, and Chlorine in My Hair: A Day in the Life of a Writer-Mom
Today was one of those rare, strange, wonderful days that felt like three days packed into one. I started my morning writing. No plan, no pressure—just me, my keyboard, and characters who apparently…
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The Moment You Realize You Are Completely Overbooked
So. I was staring at the calendar today, trying to get my life together, and suddenly it hit me: We are very overbooked for one particular weekend. The children’s theater I’m involved with has…
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Embarking on a Journey (Again)
Some journeys don’t start with a single step—they restart after a long pause. This isn’t my first time here. I’ve walked this path before, with excitement in my chest and words at my…