A blog about writing and life
I've seen an odd trend on social media this week. I see people posting their rejection letters. The writers blur out the name of the agent and or publisher, but post the rest. I'm here to let you all know posting these is unprofessional. I spoke with seasoned agents, writers, and editors and they all... Continue Reading →
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Did you know I'm offering a free mentorship to another young adult writer? Yup. I am. If you write young adult fiction and are querying or about to query you may just want to check out #YA4YA Did you miss our live Twitter chat last night? All the amazing mentors talked about ourselves and what... Continue Reading →
To my creative friends, the writers, artists, and musicians. I'm so proud of you for listening to the part of your soul that would be unfulfilled without art. Instead of numbing yourself and deadening the call you listen. You create. You live!
Dear Demi, I'm sorry you're struggling. You didn't have to write me a letter for me to feel your pain. You see, I know your pain. I've watched it and lived through it and felt the shakes and the shame. I know the power of addiction, its secret seductive lies and the lies it makes you... Continue Reading →
Whatchya doing July 21st, 2018? From say 11AM-4PM? Come visit Imagi-con. I'll be there with copies of #GLITTERBOMB. Still deciding if I should dress in cosplay, what do you think?
I didn't know about THE KISSING BOOTH by Beth Reekles before yesterday. I found it on Netflix last night. And it reminded me of the letters I wrote for my friends when I was in High School. Then I saw Beth wrote the book when she was young, too and it makes me enjoy the story... Continue Reading →
I'm working on my next YA manuscript. The idea and story came to me over a year ago. The main character would chatter in my ear while I was busy trying to do revisions on my other manuscript. But now that I have the time and intention and want my main characters to talk to... Continue Reading →
Do you know what this is? GLITTERBOMB dropped in Spanish today! My first translated work! Pick up your copy today! Click here.
Holly's Narrative Dream 