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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

What is Naughty Week? Well, it’s that time between Christmas and New Year’s when Santa goes on vacation and kids are allowed to go absolutely berserk. Or can they? Naughty Week is also a middle grade novel that I wrote,…

Growing up, I was an avid collector of STUFF. I collected everything. I mean, obsessively. From a young age, I collected Matchbox Cars and Legos. I discovered action figures, and that became my thing — Star Wars, GI Joe, He-Man,…