Blogs
1. The Seed of a Story: Where My Novel Ideas Begin
Every book starts with a single, fleeting moment of inspiration. In this post, I pull back the curtain on my creative process, sharing the real-life moments, historical tidbits, and haunting ‘what if’ questions that have blossomed into full-length novels. Discover the unexpected places a story can come from and how a simple spark is gently nurtured into a compelling plot.
2. A Day in the Life of a Writing Ritual
What does a typical writing day truly look like? From the first cup of tea to the final word count of the day, I walk you through my personal routine. I’ll share the rituals that signal to my brain it’s time to create, how I navigate writer’s block, and the non-negotiable habits that keep me grounded and productive amidst the chaos of drafting a new world.
3. My Top 5 Desert Island Books: The Stories That Shaped Me
These are the books I would read again and again, the ones with worn spines and underlined passages. This personal list delves into the novels that not only entertained me but fundamentally shaped my voice as a writer and my perspective as a human. I explore why these particular stories are my literary lifelines and what every aspiring author can learn from them.
4. Beyond the Page: How I Develop a Character's Voice
How does a fictional person feel so real? This post is a deep dive into my method for building characters from the inside out. I share my techniques for finding their unique voice, from crafting detailed backstories to the simple questions I ask to understand their deepest desires and fears, making them leap off the page and into your heart.
5. The Bookshelf Tour: A Glimpse Into My Personal Library
Join me for a virtual tour of the heart of my home: my personal library. I’ll share the organization (or beautiful chaos) of my shelves, the cherished first editions, the comfort reads I return to, and the recent additions that have captured my imagination. It’s an intimate look at the physical collection that fuels my fictional worlds.
6. From Draft to Book: A Glimpse Into the Editing Process
The journey from a messy first draft to a polished final manuscript is a profound transformation. In this post, I demystify the editing stages, from my own brutal initial revisions to the collaborative magic of working with a professional editor. Learn how a story is refined, strengthened, and polished into the book you hold in your hands.
