My DIY Rocky Mountain Writing Retreat

My DIY Rocky Mountain Writing Retreat

In this post I wrote about my first DIY writing retreat, back in 2017. That one was short, economical, and focused entirely on the writing part (rather than the retreat part). This year, I wanted to do something a bit more relaxing—but just as productive. I thought...

Happy Book Birthday, WILD!

It’s finally here! Publication day for WILD, the anthology I edited for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers!!! After working on this project for two years, my co-editor Natasha Watts and I are thrilled to share these 14 stories with the world. We’re so grateful to have...

The Art of Balance: Part 2

Last week I blogged about finding balance in your personal and professional lives. Now I want to discuss the crucial balance in your artistic life—for me, my writing. I’ve learned from experience that I grow faster when I’m working on multiple projects simultaneously....

The Art of Balance: Part 1

Life is one big balancing act. Balancing multiple projects at work. Balancing various hobbies. Balancing self-care, family time, and career aspirations. If one element grows too heavy, the others become undeveloped—and, more importantly, you start to feel stressed....

5 Reasons You Should Be Writing Short Stories

Did I mention I’m editing the next Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers anthology, to be published in 2020? You can find more info here—and, if you’re a member, submissions will open May 1st! In preparation for this, I’ve been thinking a lot about short fiction. I started...