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THE END?

One question I’ve been asked more and more is what my original ending was for Enemies of Doves. If you’ve followed my journey at all, you’ll know that my first editor forced me to change the ending! 😉 Well, maybe forced is too strong a word, but she STRONGLY encouraged it. If you haven’t readContinue reading “THE END?”

Time, Place, and Memory

When I started to write Enemies of Doves, there was never any question where I wanted it set—East Texas, specifically a tiny town named Carthage and its neighbor, Longview. When I was young, my grandpa’s job transferred him to Carthage. Just a day’s drive away, but to a broken-hearted five year old, 550 miles away mightContinue reading “Time, Place, and Memory”

The First Draft

It’s been a long time since I wrote a first draft. Five years to be exact. I’ve been working on the first draft of my second book for a few weeks and honestly, it’s tougher than I remember. I’ve been trying to figure out why it’s more of a struggle this time around. I believeContinue reading “The First Draft”

Welcome

Thanks for stopping by my brand new blog! When I first started this publishing journey, a blog was suggested, but I had no interest in starting one. My first excuse was that I didn’t have time. “Do I write a blog or a new book?” was my exact response, I believe. 😬 However, life feelsContinue reading “Welcome”