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4 Common Misconceptions About Hiring a Book Editor

Let’s talk about 4 common misconceptions about book editing, why they aren’t true, and why this is good news for authors!

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2024 End of Year Reading Wrap-up

What I read (and loved) in the second half of 2024.

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Merry Christmas! Nothing tastes as festive to me as these iced tea cakes. They’re a classic in my family and I make them every year!

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A lesson I'm learning in my writing life: slow and steady may not win the NaNoWriMo race but I'm writing a book I'm proud of!

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Let's walk down memory lane! Here are the books that shaped me as a reader over the years, and now as a writer and editor.

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Happy fall, y'all! I can't wait to read these 10 books during my favorite season.

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In this post, I try my hand at the oddly specific book recommendation trend. Here are five straight from my shelf!

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It's been a summer to remember. I went to the Denver Publishing Institute to learn more about the industry I love!

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Find out what I read in the first half of 2024 (and which ones are my favorite)!

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My husband and I created our own book club this year. Check out our guidelines and what we’ve read so far!

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For this Valentine’s Day, I’m reflecting on five of my favorite books and why I love them!