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Writing posts


  • Querying THE EVERWINTER KING

    In June of 2025 I made a promise. In one year’s time, I’d be querying. My life as a writer started back on Neopets, RP-ing Warrior cats and gifted kids (like superpowers—not just smart kids). By the time I graduated… Continue reading

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    Querying THE EVERWINTER KING
  • Writing THE EVERWINTER KING.

    It’s raining. My shoes can’t find traction in the wet earth. They’re dress shoes, you see, the fancy kinds with zero tread because they’re only mean to be worn on perfectly manicured floors. Wedding shoes. I’d gotten married to my… Continue reading

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    Writing THE EVERWINTER KING.

Food posts


  • Triple crème wins every time.

    Bright lights weigh heavily on my shoulders. Some concerto plays aggressively in the distance. A man argues on the phone, and a peach in his basket is seconds away from fermenting. It’s all I can smell. I wrinkle my nose,… Continue reading

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    Triple crème wins every time.
  • Diet Coke and a bite of brie.

    Mom was a “diet coke mom” growing up. We didn’t really keep soda in the house, save for diet coke. And sometimes Fresca. To this day diet coke is the only soda I’ll drink—except, if you put a splash of… Continue reading

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    Diet Coke and a bite of brie.

Home & Garden Posts


  • Build the kitchen that works.

    It’s August 2024, over 100° F outside, and I’m stuck in bed with a fever when my husband turns and asks, “what are your must haves for a house?” We’d been discussing home buying for months at that point, and… Continue reading

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    Build the kitchen that works.
  • A smidge is enough.

    Picture this: it’s January, the sun set at 2pm, and everything but the hollies in your yard is dead. Your brother, a farmer and landscaper, comes over for dinner. Somewhere in your conversation he mentions tulips. Next thing you know,… Continue reading

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    A smidge is enough.

Monthly Wrap Ups


  • July 2026

    I have a confession. I don’t like writing these monthly wrap-up posts. (I think anyone reading these could tell that based on how delayed they always get.) When I started this blog, I committed to 2-3 posts a month. I… Continue reading

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    July 2026
  • June 2026

    I started typing my June post last week and it ended up being all about querying. Let’s face it—I’m a first timer in the trenches. This book and my querying efforts take up nearly all of my thoughts. Sometimes I… Continue reading

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    June 2026

Writing

  • Querying THE EVERWINTER KING

    Querying THE EVERWINTER KING

    In June of 2025 I made a promise. In one year’s time, I’d be querying. My life as a writer started back on Neopets, RP-ing Warrior cats and gifted kids…

  • Writing THE EVERWINTER KING.

    Writing THE EVERWINTER KING.

    It’s raining. My shoes can’t find traction in the wet earth. They’re dress shoes, you see, the fancy kinds with zero tread because they’re only mean to be worn on…

Food

  • Triple crème wins every time.

    Triple crème wins every time.

    Bright lights weigh heavily on my shoulders. Some concerto plays aggressively in the distance. A man argues on the phone, and a peach in his basket is seconds away from…

  • Diet Coke and a bite of brie.

    Diet Coke and a bite of brie.

    Mom was a “diet coke mom” growing up. We didn’t really keep soda in the house, save for diet coke. And sometimes Fresca. To this day diet coke is the…


Home & Garden

  • Build the kitchen that works.

    Build the kitchen that works.

    It’s August 2024, over 100° F outside, and I’m stuck in bed with a fever when my husband turns and asks, “what are your must haves for a house?” We’d…

  • A smidge is enough.

    A smidge is enough.

    Picture this: it’s January, the sun set at 2pm, and everything but the hollies in your yard is dead. Your brother, a farmer and landscaper, comes over for dinner. Somewhere…

Monthly Wrap Ups

  • July 2026

    July 2026

    I have a confession. I don’t like writing these monthly wrap-up posts. (I think anyone reading these could tell that based on how delayed they always get.) When I started…

  • June 2026

    June 2026

    I started typing my June post last week and it ended up being all about querying. Let’s face it—I’m a first timer in the trenches. This book and my querying…