Cheers to Chapter 11: Two-Fifths of the Editing Done!
Big news from the editing studio today: I have just finished editing Chapter 11! 😁🥂 That satisfying click of “save” means I am now officially two-fifths of the way through this round of editing! 💻🎉 This milestone feels particularly significant because Chapters 10 and 11 put up a serious fight. Due to almost an entire […]
From Weak Link to Favourite: The Thrill of the Editorial Turnaround
There is no better feeling in writing than taking something that just wasn’t working and watching it transform into something brilliant. Today, I’m celebrating a huge victory: I have almost finished editing what was ONCE the weakest chapter in my novel! 💻🥂 This chapter had been a sticking point for ages. It felt clunky, the […]
What Editing a Novel Looks Like When You Have a Three-Year-Old
Want to know the reality of editing a crime novel while parenting a preschooler? The short answer is: chaos, interrupted by sudden moments of extreme cuteness. 😂💕 Editing a novel is hard work under the best circumstances; it requires intense focus to catch plot holes and polish prose. When you add a three-year-old into the […]
One-Third Down: Another Editing Round Conquered!
There’s a certain feeling of accomplishment that comes with hitting milestones, even in the sometimes-grueling world of writing and editing. As of this morning, I am thrilled to announce that I am one-third of the way through ANOTHER round of edits on my latest crime novel! 💻🥂 This particular manuscript has been quite the journey, […]
The Perfect Companion for a Young Adult Crime Novel
There’s something truly magical about a great notebook. It’s more than just a place to jot down thoughts; it’s a silent partner, a physical space where a whole new world starts to take shape. Today, I’ve been deep in the trenches of my Young Adult crime novel, and my trusty notebook has been right there […]
Thank You, Beta Readers!
Every author knows that a book is never truly finished until it’s in the hands of its first readers. It’s a terrifying, exhilarating, and humbling experience all at once. My Young Adult crime manuscript has just reached that pivotal stage, and I’m bursting with gratitude. A huge, heartfelt thank you to my incredible team of […]
5 years in the works
Nothing beats that feeling … Freshly printed paper containing over 70,000 words of a story you’ve spent 5 years grappling over.
A Year of Milestones: Books, Birthdays, and Beyond!
One more year around the sun! I had a lovely birthday and feel incredibly lucky to have such wonderful friends and family in my life. I absolutely love the ‘book’ card from my sister and the incredible display my husband made for me of my debut novel I even managed to sell 2 books! Thank […]
Fresh Eyes, New Beginnings: Reigniting my Novel after Baby Arrives
The wonderful little reason I have been quiet on here over the last 3 months. Taking care of a newborn and a toddler while recovering from birth is not an easy job, but damn, I wouldn’t change it for the world. Now that we are all getting into some kind of routine though, I have […]
Reading as a Writer: Enhancing Your Writing Skills by Becoming a Better Reader
Becoming a published author is a dream that many aspiring writers share. However, the journey from being an aspiring writer to becoming a published author can be long and difficult, and it can be hard to know where to start. In this article, we will explore some tips and advice for new authors who are navigating the journey from aspiring writer to published author.