Frequently Asked Questions
Will you send me a copy of one of your books to review?
Reviews mean everything to authors, but because of the amount I get, I no longer respond to email requests for review copies. Unfortunately, I just don’t have the ARCs or finished books to spare!
Will you do an interview/contest for my podcast, blog, or writing conference panel?
Possibly, feel free to reach out to my agent, Morgan Hughes, at Fine Print Literary.
Will you come to my bookstore for a signing?
Possibly, depending on my schedule.
Will you read my fanfiction/manuscript/query and give me feedback?
I wish, but I just don’t have the time to read much beyond my own work these days! I can’t express enough how important it is to find wonderful critique partners or a reader you can trust.
Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?
I cannot emphasize how important it is to READ. Highlight passages in books that you like, think about character arcs, and try to pin down what the theme of the work is. There is no quick way to improve your writing; the only way is to put in the mileage, and sometimes, with school and life, the only way to put in the mileage is to not progress as quickly as you’d like. That’s okay. Writing is a lifelong journey!
The hardest thing about writing is knowing that what you work on might not be published one day, and no one other than yourself may get to read it. I got SO many rejections when I was starting out, so believe me, I know!
Keep at it, keep learning, and dedication is key. This is a marathon, not a sprint!