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 →
Lessons from Boot Camp – Never Give Up
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 →
Welcome to My Writing Cave
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 →
My Writing Goals for 2022
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 →
Must Read Monday Book Review for “The Stories Stars Tell” by CL Walters
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 →
Review for “Walk Off (Double Play Series Book 5)” by Nicole Rodrigues
About Walk Off (Double Play Series Book 5 by Nicole RodriguesNicholas “Nico” Johnson, aka ‘Hulk’. The man got past all my defenses despite my efforts to keep him at a distance. It's a lost cause because our bodies call to each other, like a moth to a flame, we give in. Time and time again... Continue Reading →
Review for “Forever and One Day” by Jacqueline Simon Gunn
About Forever and One Day by Jacqueline Simon GunnEveryone has wondered "what if?" But how many get a chance to live it? Seventeen years ago, Olivia Watson's world was turned upside down when she discovered Justin, her high-school sweetheart turned fiancé, having sex with her best friend, Petal. Unable to muster up any forgiveness, she... Continue Reading →
7 Indie Books Currently on my TBR List
Hello friends! Today is Selfless Indie Saturday, so I wanted to share with you seven indie books that are currently on my TBR List. What is an indie book? An indie book is a book that was published by an author through means other than with a traditional publishing company. So, an author like me... Continue Reading →
Review for “Frozen Memories: Angelbay Harbor #1)” by Cassie Faber
About Frozen Memories (Angelbay Harbor #1) by Cassie FaberRedeemed bad boy Boh Mason has been running for all of his life to protect those he loves from the demons of his past. He ends up in the small coastal town of Angelbay Harbor, where young and talented Claire Forester literally falls into his arms. The... Continue Reading →
Review for “Abundance (Abundance #1)” by Shanna Swenson
About Abundance (Abundance #1) by Shanna SwensonMisfortune comes to us all in some form... For Natalie Cameron, misfortune came in the most unspeakable way imaginable, now she must try and rebuild her life while fighting her own dark demons, the town speculation, her arrogant brother and her raging desire for the kindest man she’s ever... Continue Reading →