I was really bummed out because the icy weather here in Atlanta canceled my first meeting with my critique group. It’s been a minute since I’ve met up with them. Almost a year I think.
I was going to blog about critique groups but will save it for next week when we meet again (weather [...]

This is a first of a periodic series that I’ll be featuring on the blog this year.
Since I write primarily young-adult fiction, I thought it might be fun to revisit my own life during this time period. I’ve kept a journal since I was five years old (seriously) and I’ve uncovered some interesting artifacts [...]

One of the things to try when you’re in a writing rut is to change your routine or process. Always be open to try new things.
Most of my days are spent in front of the computer working on geeky software stuff. I type really well and fast—I even tried typing with my eyes closed. That [...]

My good writer friend, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, has her debut book out in stores NOW.
Eighth Grade Superzero is a middle-grade novel that I’m going to get my hands on as soon as I can get to a bookstore this week.
Her editor, Cheryl Klein has an excellent post, How to Write a Great Query Letter: [...]

Over the holidays, I created a Google FriendConnect widget. I already use it for most of the blogs that I visit and read, so I decided to add one to my blog.
So if you like reading my blog, become an official Novelista Follower! Plus, it will give me a chance to meet kindred spirits and [...]