My Books

The Book in the Drawer

For most published authors, the first book they share with the world is not the first book they have written. More likely it’s their second, third or maybe even the seventh. My book in the drawer. The point is, most writers have a book in the...

Getting it done with just hours to spare

In early December I found myself without a full-time job and decided to move back into freelancing.  The daunting task of searching out new contracts and securing work lay ahead at a time of year when very few were hiring. It was disheartening, to...

Hitting Send on my 1st Submission

I wrote my first book because I wanted to read it. Back in 2006, my first daughter was born 7 weeks early and the whole premature baby experience was new and scary. To help me deal with being a NICU parent I wanted to read a book about what to...

So Much Support

After that, there were texts and phone calls. Emails and voicemails. All with words of encouragement and support. Many with offers to read and give feedback.