It’s been eight months since I became a published children’s author, and I’m still pinching myself! I’ve attended book events, read to students in classrooms, partnered with local stores through consignment, placed my book in local libraries, and participated in numerous interviews. I’ve also had the opportunity to help other authors promote their books, which has been the icing on the cake. It’s been an incredible experience, and I’m happy to say this journey is far from ove

I’m currently reading (or rather, listening to the audiobook of) The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick (it’s fantastic, by the way!), and a line I heard today really resonated with me and this journey I’ve been on for nearly a year: “We’ve got to start someplace. If we don’t, how is anything ever going to change?” The book follows a group of women, who form a neighborhood book club, during a pivotal time in history as they begin questioning their roles as wive

The move, Field of Dreams, made it look easy. A farmer, played by Kevin Costner, builds a baseball diamond that attracts the ghosts of some incredible legends. A scene from the movie, Field of Dreams. Publishing a book doesn’t work like that. Just because you release your book doesn’t guarantee attention from anyone, especially the media. Visibility isn’t automatic; it’s earned through intentional effort, outreach and most definitely, persistence. I’m grateful for my backgrou