Book Bits



Christmas in July
July 4, 2026
It’s my second fourth of July spent in San Diego! I kicked it off with a morning hike at 4S

Why My Characters Never Feel Settled (And Maybe That’s the Point)
April 17, 2026
I’m in year two of my bicoastal living, having just arrived on the West Coast a few days ago. As

Post 50 Post
April 4, 2026
Welp, I’m 50! I won’t pretend it doesn’t feel strange. I was excited, mostly referring to myself as pushing 50

Where have you been, loca?!
March 21, 2026
It’s been a busy start to 2026 and I couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. First, if you haven’t

Awards Dinner!
June 29, 2024
Was such a wonderful night celebrating The Shady Oaks Division at the NYC Big Book Award dinner celebration. Getting to share this

Have sharpie, will reverse outline
January 6, 2024
Reverse outline for third book has gone up on the dining room wall! Had to actually shift everything up after

Au revoir, 2023!
December 30, 2023
As 2023 comes to an end, I can’t help but look back at what a solid year it was, even