Writing
My debut novel is HERE!
Hi, friends! I have a few exciting announcements this week. NEWS: A premature book release (hey, it happens…) EVENT: Anniversary for the 1906 earthquake, San Francisco EVENT: Book launch and signing on May 19, Copperfield’s, Santa Rosa SNEAK PEAK: Maps! Melissa’s shiny side quests NEWS Announcing the EARLY RELEASE of Nothing Left But Dust I’m excited (and a little embarrassed)…
Read MoreGet an Advanced Reader Copy of Nothing Left But Dust
Calling all reviewers! Nothing Left But Dust is nearly ready for release, and I could use your help. In order for the book to be successful, let’s work together to get it to the top of its category lists on Amazon! Here’s how it works: Sign up using this form to join the ARC list…
Read MoreNothing Left But Dust Cover reveal is HERE!
Cover reveal I’m beyond thrilled to release the cover art for my debut novel, Nothing Left But Dust. It features a photograph of Market Street and the Ferry Building after the earthquake. I don’t have a record of who the photographer was, but I can only imagine the fear and fascination of wandering those streets…
Read MoreCover reveal of Nothing Left But Dust in 3 days
This space has been a bit too quiet. I’ve been pretty active lately getting ready for the release of my first novel, Nothing Left But Dust. In a few days I will be revealing the cover art. I’m dying to know what people think! Watch this space or subscribe to the email list for updates.
Read MoreTo Rebuild or Not to Rebuild
After losing our home in the Tubbs fire in October of 2017, we finally just broke ground on our rebuild a few weeks ago and are scheduled to pour our foundation in about a week – over 18 months later. But back then, we didn’t necessarily know what we were going to do. Should we…
Read More1906 Earthquake Commemoration and Lyrics to “San Francisco”
The Annual 1906 Earthquake Commemoration Every year in the early morning hours of April 18th, a group of people gather at Lotta’s Fountain in San Francisco to commemorate the anniversary of the 1906 earthquake and fires. It’s not a large group – sometimes it seems like the press outnumber the attendees. Folks, many who have…
Read MoreBe Alive, Don’t Just Survive
Inspiration can come from anywhere I recently attended Quiet Lightning’s event Sparkle & Blink 98, a curated submission-based reading of writers and poets in San Francisco. I haven’t been to a reading event in a while, so this was a really great event to attend. I got to meet other writers and get inspired on…
Read MoreTop 5 Things I Learned at the San Francisco Writers Conference
Last week I attended my first ever writers conference, the 2018 San Francisco Writers Conference. I went into it being pretty sure I wanted to make writing my new career. The experience affirmed this decision and then some. Deciding to be a writer, if you’ve ever been there or imagined what it would be like, is…
Read MoreCourse Correction: I’m a Writer
After making a career for myself in web technology, I have decided to make a change. From now on, I will be identifying as a full-time writer. Yes, I said it. WTF? Why?? I’m crazy. I know, you don’t have to tell me. I’ve been making good money building websites at One Day Labs. I’m…
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