The Best of Women’s Fiction Hot New Releases

Back when I was promoting Rewrite the Stars, I was a guest on The Best of Women’s Fiction podcast. Lainey Cameron, author and host of the podcast, and I had a lovely conversation about the book, the writing life, and so many more topics. Well, Lainey, who is one of the best supporters of other…

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Nineteen: Expectations

Dear Aaron, This is the latest I’ve ever written a birthday post. Usually I think about it well ahead of time, and even last year, when I claimed to be behind due to Grandma’s passing, I had no idea that this year would be worse. I have no excuse for it—your birthday comes around at…

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The Big Idea: The Weight We Carry

Many authors practice literary citizenship in one way or another. Some lead a class for their local library, others, like me, run author interviews. John Scalzi, acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author of a plethora of books, runs a post called The Big Idea on his website (Whatever  Scalzi) for guest bloggers. There, authors give…

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It’s Release Day for The Weight We Carry!

That’s right, today is launch day for The Weight We Carry. The book is inspired by my own experience with my parents and a health crisis, and it feels great to have it out in the world. Synopsis: Marissa Raffaelo-Moretta is used to shouldering the burden. As the middle child, she’s played the mediator role…

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Standing Up and Speaking Out: An Interview with Paula Dáil

Author Paula Dáil came to me via Warren Publishing, which released her novel Fearless last year. The book won the Literary Titan Gold Star Award and the Reader’s Choice Silver Star Award, and it’s been called a “must-read” and “strong-willed, feminist novel.” One reviewer wrote, “You will be entertained, inspired, and then you will think,…

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Who’s Publishing What?

Many, many thanks to Teri Rizvi and Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop for the support and encouragement over the years. The writing life is arduous at times, but knowing that you have people on your side makes all the difference. The Weight We Carry is featured in today’s Who’s Publishing What series over on the University…

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