It’s five months before my novel’s release, and I’m freaking out a little bit.
But visiting Ocracoke — the tiny Outer Banks village that became the setting for the story, and where my heart is— … Continue reading >>
Nearly every photo of me past the age of eight tells a story in changing eyeglass fashion—just like the oversize frames above, which are weirdly coming back in style.
I’ve spent most of my life in … Continue reading >>
I joined TikTok in my late 60s and survived
When I signed with Regal House Publishing for my second novel in the summer of 2024, I challenged myself to learn the ins and outs of TikTok before my … Continue reading >>
For Writers Who Hate Self-Promotion:
I recently attended a Zoom workshop given by Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo on how to talk comfortably about your work—your writing, your art, your book—without … Continue reading >>
Is blogging still a valid way to create a platform?
Maybe you’ve seen headline titles: “It’s Time for Authors to Stop Blogging” or “Why You Shouldn’t Blog Your Book.”
And then there’s the … Continue reading >>
The comfort of watching someone else get it wrong:
Confession: I adore Jamie from the Progressive Insurance commercials.
Jamie is so freaking enthusiastic but terribly socially miscalibrated. He … Continue reading >>