Hi friends! Happy Sunday and Happy Easter (if you're celebrating). For today's blog post, I thought I would give you an inside peek at what programs, apps, websites, etc I use for writing, editing, marketing... Everything I use in my writing/author career. I frequently see new authors/writers asking what programs people recommend, so if you've... Continue Reading →
The FRIENDZONE Series was very, very loosely inspired by events and people in my life. That is not to say that the characters from FRIENDZONE or the events that happened are true or based upon real people or events. It's just the idea for the story that was inspired by things from my own life.... Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 I released my twelfth published book. PLAYING FOR KEEPS (FRIENDZONE #2) is the second book of the FRIENDZONE SERIES and the conclusion of Taylor and Mikayla's love story. We first meet Taylor and Mikayla in FRIENDZONE just after the death of Jordan Stevens. Jordan was Taylor's best friend and Mikayla's... Continue Reading →
The first month of 2022 is coming to an end. That means it's time to reassess goals and set new ones for the month of February. My Goals for January were: Reach 3,000 Newsletter SubscribersRewrite and edit half of the Playing for Keeps Chapters Where I ended up with those goals: 1,769 Newsletter SubscribersOnly 1/4... Continue Reading →
When I was little I loved playing make believe and making up stories and writing them down. I wrote stories about magic and fantasy kingdoms and stories where my characters fall in love. Apparently, I leaned heavily toward the romance and romantic fantasy genres even as a kid. But for some reason, I never even... Continue Reading →
Michelle Hillstrom Boot Camp Photo 2005 Oscar Company 4009 As an indie author, there are frequent moments of frustration, doubt, and questioning if all the work is worth it. Sometimes during this author journey I have wanted to give up because it felt like I wasn't getting anywhere. No one was reading or buying my... Continue Reading →
Inside looks of my writing cave and writing process are rare because it never crosses my mind to share behind the scenes of what I do. I never think people want to know about my writing process, to be honest. I’m not a big name author with a lot of experience to my name. (Hey... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year, friends! I hope you had a truly magical holiday season and that you find yourself in good health and good spirits now that 2022 has begun. At the end of 2021, I found myself watching a lot of self-development, goal setting, planning, and business related YouTube videos that motivated me and had... Continue Reading →
SPOOKTOBER always puts me in the mood for some paranormal romance. I’ve compiled a list of 10 Paranormal Romances that you should read this month if you’re feeling that spooky, paranormal vibe this month too. 10 Paranormal Romances to Read during Spooktober Haunted Attraction by Marla Holt Who knew unexplained footsteps and a haunted... Continue Reading →
About The Stories Stars Tell by CL WaltersEmma-Christian daughter of Mo and Amy Matthews, big sister to Shelby, lover of John Hughes films, and Salutatorian of the senior class-has spent her entire high school career playing it safe because she stifles her risk-taking gene for perfectionism instead. This behavior isn't necessarily because that's who she... Continue Reading →
Michelle C. Hillstrom - Author 