Over a decade ago, I was working as a bookseller and book buyer at an independent bookstore. This was before the time of Bookstagram and...

Did you watch the Oscars this past weekend? I didn’t, but I used to love watching the celebrities dress to the nines, and celebrate the...

Over the holiday break, I really tried to lean into staying present with my family, resting and reading books, and thinking about my own...

If you’ve been following me for a while, you might already know that I am an identical twin. One question I sometimes get asked is...

I’m reading a fabulous book right now called Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs. It’s an adult bookish fantasy that comes out in June...

Do you know what the hardest part of fiction to get right is? The one I see most of my clients and slush pile contributors get wrong?...

Have you ever listened to someone—maybe a rambling uncle at Thanksgiving dinner, or a friend telling a riveting he-said-she-said bit of...

I had the immense pleasure of watching Peter Pan and Wendy the other Friday when it debuted on Disney+. I wasn’t expecting to like it...

How do you know if your agent is "The One?" Well, as with romantic relationships, it takes more than initial interest to create a great,...

I have a close friend who hates jigsaw puzzles. She says she doesn’t have the patience for them, that it takes too long to hunt down one...

There's no doubt about it...self-publishing is blowing up. It's quickly becoming a more valid means of getting your story out in the...

Confession: I freaking adore Emily Henry’s books. If you haven’t read them, and you enjoy a good romance, I recommend picking one up....

Over the weekend I took my 5-year-old daughter to see her first real play, Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Broadway musical of the...

The other day, as I was working, I saw my puppy, Bruno—a derpy Aussiedoodle—playing with something. (Probably one of the billion...

Cancun is known for its clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches, lush rainforests, and Mexican culture. It is a beautiful backdrop for...

Have you ever gone to a wedding and listened to a toast that really spoke to you or made you feel some powerful emotions? Have you ever...

The first time I tried pickleball I felt like a prize fool. I was playing doubles with my husband and a girlfriend and her husband. Her...

As I've said in past posts...I am not a sports fan. So this past weekend's Super Bowl event did nothing for me, besides give me an excuse...

The question "What am I doing?" kept running in a loop in my mind. My mind was telling me all the stories: That I was spinning my wheels...

Think you're not writing a love story? Well, I hate to break it to you, but you are. All stories are love stories. Hear me out: Love is...