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How I got my literary agent. Finally!
I finally get to draft this post! I’ve been reading these for years and always hoped I’d get to write one some day and that day is today!
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The 2023 #RevPit Annual Showcase is Live!
The #RevPit annual showcase is live for the class of 2023! That means my dark fantasy book submission is now displayed to the public and, most importantly, to prospective agents and editors.
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I won the writing contest #RevPit 2023 with my Norse-inspired dark fantasy book!
I won #RevPit 2023! For those who don't know, #RevPit or Revise and Resubmit is a writing contest where you submit your completed manuscript for a chance to win a free developmental edit from a professional editor.
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#MoodPitch w/ Swords & Stones – My King Arthur Retelling Novel
I pitched my King Arthur Retelling book in #MoodPitch and got agent likes!
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The WriteHive Mentorship Buzz
I’m thrilled to announce that my YA King Arthur retelling book, Swords & Stones, has been selected for WriteHive’s 2022 mentorship program! If you don’t know what the WriteHive is (hi Mom), here is a quick description and link their website: “WriteHive is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping writers achieve their goals. We have a variety of events and programs dedicated towards that purpose. We are run 100% by a group of dedicated volunteers passionate about providing opportunities to the writing community that are normally inhibited by financial means.” About the mentorship: “WriteHive is excited to announce another way to break down barriers in publishing. Our new Mentorship…
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Boost My Bio #PitchWars 2019
I am super excited to participate in #PitchWars this year for the first time. Honestly, I am discovering a whole new world in the writing community that I didn't know existed. It's like I stepped through the wardrobe and now I never want to leave Narnia.
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I am a Steller Sea Lion
It’s 7am. It’s 7am on a Saturday and I’m not a morning person. I’m sure I whined and fussed more times growing up than my mom cares to admit. She had the unfortunate job of waking “the beast” most mornings. I remember a lot of temper tantrums those days as she took me to school. Why did school have to start so early?
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Why I Write
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what compels me to write. I know why I love photography- it motives me to challenge myself in ways I never expected like climbing up a mountain for an epic view, or by facing the cold darkness of the night to capture star trails. Taking photographs makes me feel like I’m living my life to its fullest potential. In a way, so does writing. I saw a quote by Joss Whedon which really spoke to me and it went like this: “I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the…
