book publishing

Push Off is in paperback today!

Join me for a free talk on March 19 + enter to win two big surprise giveaways.

Mar 5 •

Writing About Other People

Like your mom, for example. What happened when I wrote about my parents, ex-husband, brother, and more in my first book. Part of my "Behind The Scenes…

Jan 30 •

All Things Book Publishing Live Call

Plus, access the presentation slides, resources, and links to my book deal breakdown and how I got my three agents.

Sep 8, 2023 •

'I'll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror.'

Let's talk about comparison and envy, ft. a detailed history of comparing myself to other writers and nearly going mad.

Jun 22, 2023 •

Behind the Book Cover

How we landed the cover design for "Push Off from Here," the designs that didn't make the cut, and why.

Feb 15, 2023 •

How much I made on my first book

and the dirt on how book deals work and authors get paid.

Jan 27, 2023 •

How I got (all three of) my book agents.

and some tips on how to find one yourself.

Jan 18, 2023 •

How 'Push Off from Here' became a book

and some of my anxious feelings about it.

Jan 16, 2023 •

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