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Writing Romance Is Hard + Hurricane
July 2, 2024
Why the fuck is writing a romantic moment so hard? Sex? I’ve got that nailed. But a romantic moment? A heart felt love confession? I- I’m out of my depth...
How (Not) To Take Feedback As A Writer
June 17, 2024
I sent an email a week or so ago about how important it is for writers to get actual feedback on their work. Now, I want to talk about how to handle feedback...
Does Size Matter?
June 14, 2024
I’m having a crisis. Of magnanimous proportions. I suppose this is my fault for being a sub-genre crosser, but I’m so…I don’t even know the right adjective...
Trilogy Book One WIP - Unkind Brain
June 10, 2024
So, by the time you get this email (I write and schedule my emails in advance), it should be near the point where I’m wrapping up drafting this book. In the...
Getting Ahead Of The Game
June 7, 2024
I’m a fantasy writer. But you already knew that. I’m a indie author. You already knew that too. The pressure for indie authors to release books really...
Writers Need Feedback
June 3, 2024
This might be taboo to say. We've fallen so far as a society that not only is it uncommon, but it’s looked down upon to even imply that you 'need' anyone....
Consent & Kinks
May 31, 2024
I don't know if you remember this, but in the confirmation email you got after initially signing up for my newsletter, I wrote: 'We're big on consent around...
How Many Peppers?
May 27, 2024
Sex in books has become a massive trend these days. Even as a writer who does write spicy scenes, I see the insane push for sex in books. It's as though if...
Imposter Syndrome
May 24, 2024
I'm a terrible writer. Idk what the point of all of this even is. Not much else to say. See you next time, bestie.
Publishing Pipe Dreams
May 20, 2024
There's nothing wrong with having big dreams...right? Right??? If there is, I'm in trouble, because I have some massive pipe dreams for my publishing...
The Trilogy Book One WIP
May 18, 2024
Let's just say that this book is turning out to be mighty interesting so far. Watch this reel, and this reel, I made on Instagram for the most vague, yet...
The Vamp WIP - The Ugly Parts
May 13, 2024
Confession time. Deep Breath. Writing this book wasn't all roses. Actually, most of the time, it was all thorns. I'm pretty sure none of you are surprised by...
The Vamp WIP - Book One Of Four For 2024
May 10, 2024
So, let’s talk numbers. The name of the book I finished writing back in March is unreleased, so we'll refer to it as 'vamp wip'. It's also book one in a...
Writing Burnout
May 6, 2024
Y'all. I have burnt out so badly that I can not even tell that there was once a raging fire burning in my heart. I am out. In my last Monday email I...
The Search For The Right Artist - An Ongoing Struggle
May 3, 2024
Happy Fri-Yay! I have a burning matter I need to discuss and get off my chest. I feel like somehow, this isn’t talked about nearly enough, and it’s because...
One Book Down, Three To Go!
April 29, 2024
Last email I mentioned that I'd set myself a giant goal of writing four books this year. If you haven't seen the Instagram post I made describing all the...
Writing Four Books This Year (Send Help)
April 22, 2024
Well, I set myself up for quite the uphill battle this calendar year. It's my own fault. Let me catch you up. I set a goal this year. One singular writing...
I Just Opened Up Beta Readers For My Book & I'm Scared To Death
April 17, 2024
Y’all, being a writer is hard :) I’m about to open up beta reading applications for my vamp wip. Mind you, I’m not done editing yet - nowhere near it tbh,...
Identity Crisis & New Names!
April 15, 2024
Hey! Hi! It's been a... while. In the last email I sent out, (to those of you who were with me before this whole rebranding situation) I believe I was at...
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