The Blog

This is where I scream into the void

  • Why I Write

    Why I Write

    There are so many reasons why I write. It’s an enjoyable way to spend my time, it gives me purpose, it brings me a deep satisfaction, and I have a lot of things I want to say while I still have the time. There’s also the hope that, somewhere, someone will read my words and…

  • The Query Journey

    The Query Journey

    When I finished the current draft of my novel, I decided I would make querying a positive process this time around. I found myself getting discouraged when looking at social media posts that only seemed to complain about the process (rightfully so), and I decided I (personally) would not listen to the noise or play…

  • Things you learn when your dad dies

    Sometimes I forget I’m half an orphan. Sometimes it’ll hit me in the middle of the day. I’ll remember that tomorrow isn’t promised and time is something you can’t get back and I’ll wonder what I’m doing working part-time at a pub in a city I kind-of-pretty-much hate. Or I’ll remember how it feels to…