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Ask For the Order

I spent a little bit of time working in sales. I think most creative people are inherently entrepreneurial — we think outside the box, we develop, we create, we share — so I felt like I could be pretty good…

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Book Recommendations Needed

I’m seeking book recommendations for something very specific, so if you have any ideas I’d love to hear them.  I was in a bit of a writing slump until recently, and believe it or not the TikTok writers community helped…

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My BIGGEST Mistakes as an Indie Author

When you set out to publish a book independently and without absolutely no outside help, then there’s a good chance you’ll make some mistakes. When I published Naughty Week, there was a lot I didn’t know. I was learning as…

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What They Don’t Teach You in Digital Marketing Courses

If you’re creating content on social media like the post I just published about staying sharp, you need to know that you do not own your platform. The account that you log into? You have some control over it, but…

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How Do You Stay Sharp?

Here are a few things that I do every day to stay sharp while I am promoting my middle grade holiday book. And they’re all in the New Your Times games app. This is not an advertisement, I receive no…

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The Best Christmas Books for Older Kids

Christmastime is the best time to cozy up with an awesome book, especially for older kids who love getting lost in magical worlds, heartwarming stories, or laugh-out-loud adventures. Whether they’re into chapter books, middle grade fiction, or graphic novels, snowy…

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24-Hour Book Giveaway (Fail)

A little while back, I launched a book giveaway campaign on TikTok. These are also known as “bookaways” or “shmivaways” because the platform frowns on any account purporting to exchange goods and services at no cost (i.e. running promotional giveaways)…

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Make Yourself Accountable

What are you doing to make yourself accountable? It is not an easy thing to do, especially on a daily basis, but I am going to share what I do to make myself accountable. Every day I put together my…

7 Awesome Middle Grade Christmas Books

7 Awesome Middle Grade Christmas Books

The holiday season is the perfect time to dive into stories that capture the magic, mischief, and meaning of Christmas. As a fan of heartwarming middle-grade adventures, I’m thrilled to share a list of 7 awesome middle grade Christmas books…