Blogging about my books, the writing process, mindset, and anything else I feel like sharing.
What’s one thing that really grabs readers and keeps them turning the pages? Emotion!
Today’s a big day – The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Stress and Volatility has just released, and as part of the Street Team, I’m helping to get the word out about a HUGE giveaway Angela and Becca are running to celebrate!
Read MoreThis month marks my seventh anniversary self-publishing. It’s been a crazy ride, but it’s also been a fairly lonely one for the most part. I started self-publishing because my first book Keep More Money was written for a very niche audience (small business owners looking for an accountant), and I didn’t think traditional publishers would be interested in it.
Read MoreA huge thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the digital ARC of The Grammar Daily by Mignon Fogarty. You may be more familiar with Mignon as Grammar Girl. I love her practical grammar advice, and her latest book is no different!
Read MoreToday I’m sharing a special guest post from Margarita Barresi as part of the WOW! Women on Writing blog tour for her novel A Delicate Marriage. Take it away, Margarita!
Writing has always come easily to me. Perhaps it’s an innate talent, but one I’ve also honed through hard work and practice. I did not write creatively as a child, teen, or young adult. Instead, I chose to spend my time reading everything I could get my hands on.
Read MoreI’m excited to share my review of Time to Write by Emily Winslow as part of the WOW! Women on Writing blog tour! First, here’s a bit about the book…
Read MoreToday I have a special guest post from author Emily Winslow as part of her WOW! Women on Writing blog tour for Time to Write! Thank you, Emily!
I first started teaching because my kids were about to enter school. I realized that most of my social life and out-of-the-house time were linked with taking the boys to activities, and that was about to disappear. Writing is necessarily a solitary activity, so though I already had a job (meaning book deadlines), I wanted to add something that would put me in the same room with other people sometimes.
Read MoreIn an age where almost every aspect of our lives intersects with technology, gamification—the use of game mechanics in non-game contexts—has seeped into various fields. For authors, the craft of writing may seem far from the digital battlegrounds of games, but it doesn't have to be.
Let’s explore the world of gamifying writing.
I’m excited to share a special guest post from Regina Buttner, author of the psychological thriller Down a Bad Road.
Any new skill that we set out to learn requires practice and discipline. As an amateur runner who once ran the Chicago Marathon (never mind how long it took me!), I approach my physical conditioning in the same way that I approach the craft of writing.
Read MoreHi, I'm Michelle! Writing is a passion of mine. I love to entertain and educate through my writing. I started out writing about business and money and have moved on to thrillers and picture books.
Spending time with family is what I'm all about. Life's too short!
I have two amazing sons who love Lego and ninjas...and TV (sigh)!! We read a ton of storybooks to make up for the TV thing. One of the best ways to explain things is through stories of course.
If it was up to me, I'd have chips and dip for dinner every night with a super dark chocolate bar to round out the meal...and maybe an apple! It's a good thing I've got kids and a husband. They keep me responsible (and healthy).
