Welcome to my completely revamped website! Today, I am guest posting over at All the Way YA, and discussing how I feel during the editing …
Writing
5 Tips for Making a Fantasy World Feel Real
On planet Justine, where I write a story that involves world building, work in acquisitions where I read a ton of fantasy stories that either …
2015 Year in Review, Dancing into 2016
Hi all! So I know I’ve been kind of absent this month, and mostly that was just me being the usual speed-of-light blur that I’m …
Four Common Misconceptions About NaNoWriMo
Hey all! I’ve been a little absent from blog posts this month, and here’s why! I’ve been participating in NaNoWriMo, where I am working on …
Virtual FantasyCon
Hi all! Today, I’m here to discuss this great event that I’m participating in this Sunday, November 8th. I will be hosting a booth for …
On Setting and The Order of the Key
When plotting out a book idea, setting becomes an essential tool. There are a couple of things you need to consider when you’re deciding where …
Genre Choice
Being asked by a friend who only reads true literary fiction what I am writing used to feel like a pop quiz I was sure …
Submissions – An Insiders (and Outsiders) View
It’s official. I’ve converted to the Dark Side. Once upon a time, I was just a lowly author. A short time after signing my book …
Inspiration
Inspiration is such a strange and essential force for an author, and we need to pull it from wherever we can find it. For me, …
YA Romance: When Strong Doesn’t Have to Mean Single
Hey folks! I’m guest blogging today at All the Way YA, discussing romance in YA and what the potential implications are. See a preview below. …