The PNW is a beautiful, must-visit city. When I lived there during the summers of 2015 and 2016, I worked at Seattle magazine, and had the chance to explore the city inside out. With rich outdoor activities and unique local…
2021 was a fantastic year for books. Here’s my top list (starting with my top 5) for the year, and the books you need to be looking for in 2022. 2021: A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus…
I’m a big fan of podcasts. As a writer, my all-time favorite is the author interviews and insider insight of the First Draft with Sarah Enni podcast. It’s full of discussions with your favorite writers, and incredibly helpful and insightful…
Lately, I’ve gotten my hands (err…my screen) on a handful of early e-arcs of books that come out this year–and books that I’ve been chomping at the bit to read. (Thanks, NetGalley!) I’m going to share reviews so you can…
Can you believe a year ago is when things started to go ABSOLUTELY NUTS? The world shut down and consequently, our lives did, too. And still, here we are. *sighs* I haven’t taken up a new hobby or accomplished some…
Parenting is not for the faint of heart. This situation ring any bells? You’re trying to make dinner. There is crying and children clinging to your legs, and something is probably on fire. You’re trying to get an email sent…
I’ve talked (er…written) at length about writer’s block. It’s real. But it doesn’t have to paralyze your writing. As a writer or creative, “creator’s block” can impact anyone. Very much like hitting a metaphysical brick wall, this block often feels…
Whether your school environment this year is a masked, in-school experiment, a some-of-both hybrid, or a parent-led homeschool taking place online at your kitchen table, learning can be a challenge for kids (and for adults!) First of all, give yourself…
Guest Post by Author Jessica Thompson I’ll tell you what I should probably keep quiet. Oh well, just don’t tell anyone, okay? If anyone should feel like an imposter as a writer, it’s me. I don’t have a degree in…
For eighteen months during my early twenties, I lived in Mozambique. During that time, I developed a deep love for the country and its people, and those feelings have been etched in my heart ever since. Even today, a part…
