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Why I Wrote The Wild... and What it Means to Me

Most of the time, my ideas come to me when I’m in the shower with nothing to write on. Sometimes they come in dreams, and other times,...

100 Grand Sneak Peek!

Curious to know more about my young adult romance novel 100 Grand, the story told as a fictional memoir with interviews and excerpts? Try...

Mattie Bender is a Cereal Killer Sneak Peek!

Want a little sample of my young adult clean romance with mystery and suspense? Here are the first two chapters for you to explore!...

News and Updates

Whew! It’s been a crazy few weeks between revamping my website, planning social media posts for June, prepping THREE releases, and did I...

2023 Publishing Schedule

If you follow me on social media, you might have already seen my publishing schedule for 2023. It's the plan, which can always change,...

Journey Down Extras!

I've been having a great time sharing Journey Down with you, and I hope you love these character illustrations, logos, and more as much...

Journey Down Chatper Peek!

Not sure what to think of my first real sci-fi? Immerse yourself in the WHOLE first chapter! Cameron Gray told the best stories. Nell...

Spring Goals

Spring 2023 goals

Post Lent Reflections

Post Lent reflections on social media and my writing business

Book Review: Neverending Mercy by Latisha Sexton

Christian women's fiction, clean romance, told through some flashbacks and present timeline, heavy on redemption and second chances, full...

Blog Topic Poll!

Here's your chance to tell me what you want to read in my blog! often, I'm stumped for ideas, but I really want to connect with readers....