This year, I read a total of 17 books. That’s three more than last year. Here’s the list:  I did not keep up with updating my currently reading page. I will work on that next year. I did accomplish my reading goals which were to finish two series, The...

I did it! Sort of. I can’t believe it’s been 12 months already. The goal at the beginning of the year, well more like the end of last year, was to write one story a month. It was finally time to put pen to paper for my book. I...

Author’s Note: Still new to writing wrestling moves so any constructive feedback is good! And overall, I feel pretty good about this story, but even the non-wrestling parts need some constructive feedback. Hope you enjoy! Everyone gathered outside of the ring, Coach Autry in the middle. I drummed my...

It’s been six months of #OneStoryAMonthSTT so it’s time for some reflection. If you don’t know what #OneStoryAMonthSTT is you don’t follow me on Instagram or TikTok and that’s okay. Here are the details: I started it as a writing challenge for me, but I opened it up to...

Cherry’s gold heels clicked as she walked across the floor. The hotel bar was a little busy, but she found a chair that had some space between customers. After setting her gold clutch down, she unbuttoned her long, faux Shearling, the tan coat revealing a fitted, off-the-shoulder emerald green...

I am officially over the four/five book hump! I read a whopping THIRTEEN books! Here’s the list:  I’ll keep the Currently Reading page updated in 2025! But you can also see currently reading updates on my Instagram highlights: https://www.instagram.com/ivegotstoriestotell/ I wasn’t writing as much this year so I just...

I know, I know. Another blog post about how I’m writing or not writing. Where are the stories? Where is the book? A poem, maybe? Haiku? Where are the words?  I have no idea. And when I first thought about writing this post, I read something about not talking...

I finally made it past the four/five book hump this year! Yes, it’s only one more book, but still! It counts! My favorites would definitely be White Smoke and Chain-Gang All-Stars. White Smoke is horror, but it also brings up some heavy issues like gentrification. It kept me on...

Ten years ago, I wrote my first novel. A young adult novel that will never see the light of day. I did learn a lot about writing and revision so I’ll always be grateful for that. In honor of it being ten years, I was supposed to work on...

It’s been a long time, so I just wanted to give an update. Life has been slowing down a bit now that the wedding is over. Sometimes I wish we had given ourselves a longer timeline, but I loved how everything came together. I’m officially a wife! So with...