The Writing Life

I’ve been thinking about why some characters stay with us long after a book ends. In my earlier novels, I created characters I genuinely care about — but with my new project, something shifted. I didn’t just care about them; I fell for them in a whole new way.

How love and loyalty define some of my favorite characters

Drafting a novel for me is more like a stroll down a curving road, the fewer sign posts the better.

E-books are great, but my heart belongs to roaming through bookstores, and here are a few local indie bookstores that I highly recommend..

Who says you have to have a side hustle and monetize your joy?