I have many people asking me about my future goals as a writer. I love to create, and I am continuing my quest by writing more novels. Right now, I am working on a series that has no correlation to Her Prince of Dreams. It is called Intertwined, and it follows many different lives through the ... READ the POST
How to Stay Motivated in Quarantine
COVID-19. It has affected everyone across the world, locking us away to the safety of our homes. It is the talk no one can close their ears to. A sight in which none have a blind eye. I have been stuck inside my home for over two weeks. I cannot work, all of my leadership roles in school are ... READ the POST
What’s Coming Next for Spring?
It is a dark, misty night in a city powered by hatred. Beyond the lights, shrouded in the mist, stands a young man, bidding you join him. The image I describe above (and the image you see) is my upcoming cover and promotional art for my new series, Intertwined. Since December, a lot has been ... READ the POST
To Lovers of Young Adult Fiction
Do you want to embark on a journey unheard of in the fantasy genre? Take a glance at my latest work. It is written by a teenager, for a teenager. Intertwined (working title) follows the story of Cindy Harrison, a meek girl who, like all humans of the earth, can traverse to other lands if they ... READ the POST
For Emerging Authors: The Truth About Writing and Publishing
Greetings, everyone! It’s been a while since I have updated, and I apologize for that. Today, I have prepared some tips for beginning writers on what to expect when you first debut your precious creations to the world. It’s not easy exposing your works to the world, so here are some honest tips ... READ the POST
How God has Impacted My Writing
Happy Easter, everyone--He is Risen! Jesus has impacted not just my writing, but my entire way of thinking. Tonight's blog post will be about how God's influence on me has affected Her Prince of Dreams. Typically when someone tells their tale of God's imprint on them, it's filled with turmoil ... READ the POST
My Failure and Success at Marketing: First Vendor Event
This day marked the beginning of my vendor events. For my first event promoting my novel, I attended a small writers conference in my area. It was held in a small building in the middle of town on a dreary day. I had a booth I was sharing with other authors to sell and promote our books, and every ... READ the POST
My Other Works
People often ask me if I’ve published any other works. My answer is that I do not currently have any other published works besides Her Prince of Dreams. But I do have an ongoing series that will be published one day. Instead of being a YA Christian Romance and Fantasy novel like Her Prince of ... READ the POST
Dealing with Your Dorky Side
I’ve always been a bit of a dork. I grew up watching anime like Beyblade, Ouran Highschool Host Club, Fruits Basket, and more. But before I discovered my fondness for animation, I noticed how much I liked figurines and stories like the ones from Precious Moments. It was around seventh grade ... READ the POST
The Beginning of My Manuscript
I first began writing my novel in the middle of my eighth-grade social studies class. I still remember the day: my classmates were working quietly on an assignment I decided to pull out my cell phone and open up the Notes application. I began with the first four names of my characters: Noah, ... READ the POST
The Illusions of Self-Publishing
Self-publishing is not free, contrary to the first lines on Kindle Direct Publishing’s home page. It costs a lot of money to publish a book. That is the reality many new authors, particularly young ones who dream of self-publishing, must accept. One cannot simply throw their unedited manuscript ... READ the POST
It Starts with Fanfiction
"'Yes, you love me Lindir, and I love you as well.' she hugged him a loving hug. 'Wow, you stole those words right out of my mouth.' he whispered and hugged her back. 'But when we were kids you did not like me.' At that comment they both laughed aloud. 'No, no I did not like you, so we ... READ the POST
From Author to Author: A Guide for Young and Dreaming Writers
Greetings, everyone! As some may know, I’m 16 and I’ve recently self-published my first novel, titled Her Prince of Dreams. As a teenager, I never expected I would begin my career as a writer so young. That being said, exchanging business is not a strong-suit for someone with no ... READ the POST