Archive - On a personal note of Before and After the Book Deal

A postcard from North Florida

A call to arms for rest and pleasure, plus a workshop giveaway for one lucky reader

Jun 25

April 2025

In the jaws of sleep

The surprising relationship between insomnia and orthodontics; plus tips for better sleep and fan mail you shouldn't send to authors.

Apr 6

February 2025

Roosters and phantoms and salsa, oh my.

A postcard from San Miguel de Allende where things went off the rails.

Feb 19

January 2025

Can we talk about Young Sheldon?

Plus writing news, a free pitching class and other opportunities

Jan 29

December 2024

Here's my writing-related resolution for 2025

Plus, snapshots from a hotel Christmas in Atlanta, Georgia

Dec 27, 2024

Why asking for help is the best thing I've done in 2024

....and other takeaways from two weeks on my couch

Dec 4, 2024

October 2024

Starting one thing, ending another

Because I can't do it all (and you probably can't, either).

Oct 30, 2024

Greetings from the land of Enchantment

A look behind the scenes at Turning Points, New Mexico

Oct 23, 2024

September 2024

That time I tried hypnosis

It's back-to-school for mental health season and I have some tips. (Plus a super opportunity for all of my subscribers.)

Sep 8, 2024

Blowout birthday sale!

I'm celebrating my birthday with a very special discount. Act fast- the sale ends once I turn 46!

Sep 3, 2024

August 2024

The waiting season

Two weeks ago, I sent my agent my new novel. Here's what I'm doing while I wait for her feedback.

Aug 28, 2024

July 2024

What the Paris Olympics opening ceremony can teach us about first drafts

The freedom that comes from saying "oui" to creativity and chaos.

Jul 28, 2024

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