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First, I want to say, I’m very particular of when First, I want to say, I’m very particular of when I write. I have the luxury of writing during the day while my kids are at school. I value and protect my family time and try to avoid writing evenings and weekends. This allows me mental and physical breaks as well. I might could write more books and faster, but this schedule works best for me. I wanted to show that even with just a little bit of time (2-3 hours a day), a novel can slowly, but surely start to form. 

When I write a rough draft, I do what I call a “fast draft.” I don’t edit as I go. I don’t get fancy when my phrasing. I don’t reread chapters. I TRY not to alter the initial “bones” of my story I’ve plotted. I strictly just get the story on the paper. 

This draft is for telling ME the story and info-dumping everything that’s been in my brain about these characters and their story. 

I leave notes for myself in all caps throughout the manuscript like: MAKE THIS STRONGER. MORE BACKSTORY HERE. GO DEEPER. WHAT IS THE POINT OF THIS CONVO?? And <insert: CHARACTER’S NAME I CAN’T REMEMBER> 

It is messy and partial scenes on occasion, but it’s the basis of my story in which I will build, mold, and cut from. 

The drafting is often my easiest step in writing a novel—it’s the editing phase that can be endless as it’s difficult for me to be completely satisfied, stop tinkering and overthinking details, and actually let it go. I’ll likely have at least three more additional drafts to this story before it’s close to being done. (I’ve honestly never kept track of this, and I often take lengthy breaks between drafts, so it’ll be interesting to see once this one is all said and done.)

I’ll be sure and log my process and share once I have another step completed. 😉

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It took me 3 weeks longer than I intended, and an It took me 3 weeks longer than I intended, and an additional 20K words I didn’t anticipate, BUT WE GOT THERE! 

Draft one, step one of…ten…or fifty…is complete. I’m excited, but mostly grateful. You never know what’s around the corner to stand as an obstacle in the way of finishing a project (for me, it’s usually unexpected health struggles). I’m so thankful I had such a long stint of relatively good health that I was able to manage this monumental step toward publishing my second book. 

Up next: LOTS AND LOTS of edits. But for now, I shall just bask in this step being complete. 🙌🏻

Indie author | Romance indie author | Low-spice romance
Had to pop in one of my favorite indie shops in th Had to pop in one of my favorite indie shops in the Tulsa area this weekend—Broken Arrow to be exact. 😍 Book and Bloom is located just off the Main Street and it’s just the most adorable shop—inside and out. They sell both books and flowers…along with the cutest bookish stuff too. They were pretty wiped out of blooms though, given it was Mother’s Day weekend. 

If you’re ever in the area—I highly recommend you pop by! They have wonderful YA, fantasy, and romance sections (my personal favs) and many others too. 🤩

(I snagged me a shirt…in my signature color. Couldn’t resist. 😏)

Oklahoma bookstores | Oklahoma indie bookstore | Indie bookstore
You can purchase You & Me, For Real on Amazon or B You can purchase You & Me, For Real on Amazon or Barnes & Noble’s website OR visit your favorite local indie store and request it! If you’re in the OKC metro, you’re likely to find it in stock at your favorite indie stores. 🥰🫶🏻

You can also consider emailing a digital book so long as you know your mom’s email address. 

If YOU’RE a mom — you’re also entitled to TREAT YOURSELF and purchase a copy. 😉

Closed door romance | Low spice romance | Feel-good romance | Romcom | Oklahoma author
TULSA, OK: Saturday, May 9th from 11-4pm. This r TULSA, OK: Saturday, May 9th from 11-4pm. 

This romance novel is for the lighthearted readers that just want a feel-good, easy escape. This is a closed-door romance.
That’s right, folks, ANOTHER Barnes & Noble signin That’s right, folks, ANOTHER Barnes & Noble signing. This time in TULSA!! 🎉🎉

If lighthearted, feel-good romance is your jam—then I’d love for you to come out and meet me, pick up a book, and get a copy signed. 🥰

I’ll be there from 11am - 4pm. 

Oklahoma author | Book signing | Barnes & Noble | Tulsa | Romance book rec | Clean romance
I’m not one to minimize the world’s problems, but I’m not one to minimize the world’s problems, but I am one that gets overwhelmed by them. It’s not that I don’t care, it’s that I tend to care TOO much...leading to depression because of my lack of ability to help control or change situations. And it’s not that I don’t want my reading to be deep and intellectual or educational…it’s that sometimes, at the end of the day, in the tiny window I have left to read—I just don’t have the capacity for it. Hence, why I also write easy, sweet, feel-good escapes with happily ever afters, because the world is stressful enough. I wanted to create a place readers can come to and lighten their load for a little while. 🫶🏻

This is a good one if you’re a fan: of Hollywood life, celebrities, dogs, humor, banter, and sweet romance with no explicit content. 🥰
Some days, I don’t get much “accomplished,” but th Some days, I don’t get much “accomplished,” but there’s still progress happening, I promise. 😆

And yes, I use therapy putty as my fidget while I ponder. 

Clean romance | Romance author | Writer Life | BTS
April recap. It was a whirlwind, folks! Went to April recap. It was a whirlwind, folks! 

Went to a couple of signings, met some word count goals, took a little mini vacay with the hubby, spent lots of time watching the kids do sport and activities (including a tea party with Miss Oklahoma and Miss America along with their own Miss— Miss Green Country, Alyssa Payne), pickle ball date, and snuggles with the pup. 

All the good things in life. 🥰😍

HOW IS IT ALREADY MAY???!!! More of this to come this month…but like, on steroids. 😅🫠🤪
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It took me 3 weeks longer than I intended, and an additional 20K words I didn’t anticipate, BUT WE GOT THERE! Draft one, step one of…ten…or fifty…is complete. I’m excited, but mostly grateful. You never know what’s around the corner to stand as an obstacle in the way of finishing a project (for me, it’s usually unexpected health struggles). I’m so thankful I had such a long stint of relatively good health that I was able to manage this monumental step toward publishing my second book. Up next: LOTS AND LOTS of edits. But for now, I shall just bask in this step being complete. 🙌🏻Indie author | Romance indie author | Low-spice romance ... See MoreSee Less

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