Querying in Quarantine

Last year, I didn't write. At times I'd say I just "couldn't", with the distraction and heartache of another deployment on the horizon. It was a valid excuse. And everyone excused it—even me. It went much deeper than that, though. In March of 2020, in the earliest stages of a global pandemic, I began querying...

SAVE THE CAT! | A Rude Awakening

C O N F E S S I O N S • When I started reading Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, I was convinced it would change the way I looked at book plotting. I knew it would challenge my way of thinking and open my eyes to new ideas. What I didn't expect...

In Bloom | A Moment in Time

H Y D R A N G E A S • in bloom,  freckled with dirt and pea sized buds. I've waited for you all year. Are you ever in motion, going about your day – when you are suddenly taken in by something? Your senses heighten. Everything else tunes out. You give this something...

Sneaking into Simon Sinek’s Keynote (Shh …)

I have a tendency to invite myself to things. And, apparently, no shame. I’ll admit to having FOMO—or fear of missing out. If something seems interesting or fun, I might jokingly say, "Ooh, can I come?" and see how the person I'm imposing on reacts. If they seem genuinely receptive, I'm in. Last weekend, my...

BOOK VOMIT | “What Are You Working On There?”

I often feel guilty talking about writing. Or rather, AFTER I've just word-vomited all over someone. Some unsuspecting person will see me making notations in my paper draft, or see me typing away at my computer and ask, "What are you working on?" "... um ... just this book. I've written." My mind knows what...

Create New Beginnings

I have completely fallen out of love with my book.  Okay, “completely” is a bit harsh. But it’s safe to say I am sick of looking at it, (lol). I reached a point where—in order to finish—I needed to make a new commitment to it, and shift my priorities to make that happen. As a...

TIME

T I M E • is a funny thing. When you're waiting for news, time goes slow. When you're on vacation, time speeds up. But how do you measure the time it takes to learn? Or grow? This photo was taken 4 YEARS ago today... Got me curious what I was working on that day....

When Your Hobby Becomes Your Hustle

I haven’t written a blog post in eight weeks, partly because I’m in another situation I’m told I shouldn’t publicize until I’m past it. (No, I’m not preg. Sorry.) That’s awfully cryptic, but I plan to share about my adventure in Fayettenam soon! The other reason I haven’t been blogging is I’ve been trying to edit...

Coming Up For Air

Twenty sixteen was a doozy. I’m talking the kind of year you dig your nails into and just hang on. Little did I know, it was a dress rehearsal for 2017.  Now, before I write some sob sesh about how awful 2017 was, I should highlight some awesome things that took place : 1. I finished...

The Reluctant Jet Setter | San Francisco

Something strange is happening to me. I've been feeling "the itch." No, not the kind you need to get checked out—I'm talking about that bug I've been hearing about for so long, but never had. The travel bug. It all started two weeks go, when I auditioned for a commercial that shot in Los Angeles....