Blogging about my books, the writing process, mindset, and anything else I feel like sharing.
Conquering a nonfiction book project requires juggling research, structuring complex arguments, and maintaining clarity throughout your writing. While these challenges might seem daunting, there's a simple and effective solution: sticky notes.
Read More*Today I’m sharing a special guest post from author Kathie Giorgio as part of a WOW! Women On Writing Blog Tour for her latest release Don’t Let Me Keep You. Thank you, Kathie!
Read MorePunctuation is a small but mighty part of writing, and no piece of punctuation is as widely used—or misused—as the comma. Commas are by far the most common things I fix when proofreading my work.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in the creative world for years now, sparking both excitement and apprehension. As a writer and illustrator, I've had the opportunity to experiment with various AI tools for both writing and drawing.
Read MoreAlright, let's dive into character development! There are two main types of character development you need to get cozy with: the character creation process and the character arc.
Read MoreWhat’s one thing that really grabs readers and keeps them turning the pages? Emotion!
Today’s a big day – The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Stress and Volatility has just released, and as part of the Street Team, I’m helping to get the word out about a HUGE giveaway Angela and Becca are running to celebrate!
Read MoreThis month marks my seventh anniversary self-publishing. It’s been a crazy ride, but it’s also been a fairly lonely one for the most part. I started self-publishing because my first book Keep More Money was written for a very niche audience (small business owners looking for an accountant), and I didn’t think traditional publishers would be interested in it.
Read MoreA huge thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the digital ARC of The Grammar Daily by Mignon Fogarty. You may be more familiar with Mignon as Grammar Girl. I love her practical grammar advice, and her latest book is no different!
Read MoreHi, I'm Michelle! Writing is a passion of mine. I love to entertain and educate through my writing. I started out writing about business and money and have moved on to thrillers and picture books.
Spending time with family is what I'm all about. Life's too short!
I have two amazing sons who love Lego and ninjas...and TV (sigh)!! We read a ton of storybooks to make up for the TV thing. One of the best ways to explain things is through stories of course.
If it was up to me, I'd have chips and dip for dinner every night with a super dark chocolate bar to round out the meal...and maybe an apple! It's a good thing I've got kids and a husband. They keep me responsible (and healthy).
