When people ask me for writing advice, I typically look like that emoji with the wide eyes.​

Followed by the one with clinched teeth.

And then the one of the monkeys covering their eyes and mouth.

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Because, friends. I just do what feels right.

(*points to the title of this page*  I warned you.  Not your typical author.)

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My first book, Meet Me Under the Stars was published through a small press.  When I made that choice, I had so many people ask me "Why?" followed by horror stories of what it was like for them, or their friend, or some random person they met on social media.

 

I then really throw them for a curve ball when I tell them I got my book deal through a pitch contest on Twitter in 2016 (back when it was still called Twitter and not some random letter of the alphabet).

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I don't regret that choice to go with a small press for a second.  It taught me a lot about writing, and editing, and expectations from the industry.  It's funny, because back in 2016, small presses and self publishing were really looked down upon.  It was believed that those who go that route are taking short cuts.  

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I promise you. There were no shortcuts.

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While that small press closed, and my writing tends to go in spurts, I still hold true to the two "rules" I've set for myself.

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1. Write when you're ready--your pace is your pace.

2. Write something you're proud of and get it published.

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I am proud of the books and stories I've written.  

It's won me awards.

It's helped me contribute to a USA Today Best Selling Anthology.

 

I would say, I'm doing okay by just doing what feels right.

 

I hope you, dear reader, will also enjoy what I have created.