Every Bright and Broken Thing is my sophomore release. A YA Contemporary, it focuses on two brothers - Liam and Ezra - struggling to cope with the death of their mother in ways both good an bad. It's a story about love, loss, family, grief, hope, faith, trauma, abuse, friendship, and brotherhood. And now, you … Continue reading every bright and broken thing | now available!
It's been a challenge keeping this under wraps, but I'm here to officially reveal the cover of my sophomore YA Contemporary novel, Every Bright and Broken Thing + the official release date! I would so, so, so appreciate it if you shared this all over the interwebs! š
Itās my 23rd birthday today, so I thought Iād do a fun post featuring 23 of my favorite things! 1. Cool Summer nights on my front porch/in our hot tub with my fam. 2. Rainy Autumn days spent at home with my whole family binge-watching Psych 3. Church services where the presence of Jesus fills … Continue reading 23 of my favorite things
So, I had an interesting Monday. After a long weekend spent remodeling my kitchen, then a long Monday at work that was so busy I had to stay late, I was less than thrilled about receiving some disrespectful comments and messages from one of my readers and followers on IG. This person, who had been … Continue reading taking ownership + an #ownvoices story
I wanted to write a blog post that both talked about my endeavor to write two stories at a time as well as gave you a sneak peak at those stories, but the original post felt rambly and scattered. So, I decided to try something new ā lay out it like an interview! Enjoy! So, … Continue reading the multi-tasking writer (an interview with myself)
Writing used to be little more than a hobby for me. Sure, when I published Paradox back in 2012, I had vague dreams of success. But giving into the mythical āwriterās blockā for months at a time and being unstructured, unorganized, and unmotivated to actually dedicate time and energy to my craft was sure to prevent me … Continue reading it doesnāt happen by accident
Hello, friends! Itās been a few weeks since Iāve been able to post a blog. Iāve started many new posts and topics, but havenāt been able to finish very many. My absence is a good thing, though! It means Iām being productive outside of the internet world. More specifically, it means Iām dedicating more time … Continue reading updates + tips on conquering writer’s block
First, let me just say that I love the Church. Like, ALL CAPS love. My heart is for the Church. Iām passionate about the Church. I believe in the Church. But as a third-generation pastorās kid, thereās a discrepancy that Iāve noticed in the way many (not all!) churches treat their pastors. My great-grandparents were … Continue reading 10 things your pastor wishes you knew
I debated off and on about whether or not I was going to share on this topic. When it comes to judgment, most people automatically jump to the conclusion that it's bad, evil, wrong, unmerciful, etc... But I can't escape the pressing reality - especially as I study Scripture - that judgment is, in fact, … Continue reading judgment is good
Okay, I realize this post a little late. Haha. I've been working hard on Draft 3 of Every Bright and Broken Thing. Anyway, here's the third and final part in the My Process series! So now you have a 100% complete book with a beautiful cover and a professional-looking interior. Youāve decided which distributer youāre … Continue reading marketing: my process, part 3
