May 24, 2026 | Books, Health, Inspiration, mental health, News
People sometimes ask me why my books go to dark places, and it’s a question I’ve learned to answer honestly. Why does a cozy mystery series sit alongside a psychological thriller on the same author page? Why does a poetry collection live next to a coming-of-age story...
Dec 1, 2025 | Books, Inspiration, News, Reading
Some books stay with you like old friends. While others crack you open like a walnut and leave your heart all over the page. And then there are those rare books that somehow feel like they were written just for you because they mirror your life in a way that makes you...
Oct 14, 2025 | Blog, Health, Inspiration, Self-Care, Tips
Did you know World Mental Health Day was last Friday? If you’re like me, you may have been so busy that it quietly passed by. Yet somehow, it still finds its way back into your mind days later, like a whisper saying, “Slow down. Check in with yourself.” This year, the...
Jun 29, 2025 | Blog, Inspiration, News, Writing Tips
Happy International Joke Day (July 1st)! There’s no better moment to talk about humor in writing. We all love a good laugh—whether it’s a sitcom that has us in stitches, a movie with perfectly delivered one-liners, or even a meme that catches us off guard. Humor is...
Mar 4, 2025 | Blog, Holiday, Inspiration, News
March 8th is International Women’s Day and that means it is time to honor the incredible contributions of women across all fields, including literature, poetry, self-care advocacy, and creative expression. Let’s face it – WE ROCK! Not only do we produce life...
Jan 30, 2025 | Blog, Inspiration, News, Tips, Writing Tips
Introduction: January 31st is National Backward Day—a quirky celebration of all things reversed. While going backward is often seen as a setback, this day reminds us that stepping back...