I’ve been in this business nearly thirty years. I sold my first book in 1989 to Avon Books, and have had a blessed career in so many ways. In other ways, it’s been a struggle. But isn’t that the way life works? You don’t get the good without also getting your fair share of the bad. The good news is: Whether you’re a seasoned vet, like me, or a newcomer to the publishing landscape, it’s a whole new world, and there’s never been a better time to be you.

I really don’t believe there’s one true path. We are all in this together. If you’re a writer right now, your decisions will help shape our market and determine the sustainability of our industry. So, if you’re trying to decide whether to stay Indie or go Trad, it’s so important for you to ask yourself the tough questions and determine what you want out of this experience. I love the Indie life, and yes, I believe it empowers writers in ways we were not previously empowered, but I also consider my traditional publishing experience–the good and the bad–to be a source of my strength in this industry. All the editors I’ve had along the way, the friends I’ve made and kept, and the teaching moments I’ve been fortunate enough to encounter.

In this section of my website, I’d like to give back to the writing community by sharing my resources, insights and more. So be sure to bookmark (and please share!) this page!