Pursuing publishing in my 40s, surviving the novel query trenches, and battling procrastination daily. Plus things I read, watch, cook, and love.
I'm a lifelong Seattleite with a journalism background who writes contemporary fiction with humor and heart. I help others navigate the often-opaque world of writing and publishing.
Personal essays on writing, parenting, and life after religion. Plus occasional updates on my (hopeful) journey to publication, the odd poem, and a running list of my current (music, book, TV, podcast, food) obsessions.
Happily Ever Afters (HEAs), writing, books, food, pop culture, and other fixations by romance author Gina Banks
This is a newsletter that will share lessons I've learned along the way as an author, mother, and human. Sometimes it will be hard to hear, but I hope what is shared can be encouraging too.
Life advice, fun finds, and dating gossip — from Joanna Goddard and the Cup of Jo team.
Where fiction-writing wisdom comes to light: A book coach's trail of craft revelations and creative aha insights.