Do you ever wonder how your favorite books came to be? Whenever I finish a five-star novel, I love to follow the author to learn more. What do they imagine happening next for the characters? What’s their writing process like? How did they come up with the idea for the book? Now that I’m on […]
In the Frequently Asked Questions series, I answer the most common questions I receive from readers and fellow authors. As I write this post, it’s July 2020 and roughly six months into the COVID-19 global pandemic. So, it seems like the perfect time to answer: what do you love most about writing? Books are Magic […]
As I research psychic practices for my upcoming paranormal fantasy novel, I’ve become fascinated by tarot cards. Most commonly, people use tarot cards to divine the future or tap into their intuition for guidance and problem solving. However, there are plenty of other creative uses for tarot cards. In this article, I’ll share five ways […]
One of my favorite parts of writing a book is the research. For my upcoming paranormal fantasy novel, the protagonist works as a psychic. I’ve learned about several psychic practices to prepare for writing this character—including tarot cards. If you’ve ever wanted to give the practice a try, here’s how to do a simple tarot […]
When most people think of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, they think of modern-day Salem, Massachusetts. The trials and hangings did happen in Salem, then called Salem Town. However, the witch hysteria began in Salem Village, now known as Danvers, Massachusetts. While Salem houses key historical sites and fascinating museums (see my list of the […]