I tried the Todoist app several years ago and immediately disliked it so much that I deleted it within days. Oh, how the tables have turned. I now open and use Todoist all day, every day. It's my brain's external hard drive! (And I don't even pay for it.) What changed? How Todoist Can … [Read more...]
Are You Using “Only” Wrong?
I've seen it time and time again, in manuscripts I'm editing and even books I'm reading. Such a small word, such a pesky problem! The word "only" conveys a powerful sentiment. "Only" can mean the difference between "one more cookie" and "only one more cookie." "Only" can even change "the … [Read more...]
My Favorite Books of 2018–and What I’ll Do Differently Next Year
Someone once asked if I read too much. Nope. At the beginning of each year, I challenge myself to read a set number of books. (I love using Goodreads' Reading Challenge for this!) This year was no different, and I'm even exceeding my original goal of 25. I'm on track to finish 40 books this … [Read more...]
Letters Home to 16th-Century England
In this newest fiction release, an epistolary short story, revisit the characters of the original series—and meet a new character you might have otherwise missed. This was originally supposed to be a fun writing experiment. I love novellas and short stories but never thought I could write one. … [Read more...]