Articles & Updates
Here’s What I’m Trying in 2026 (First)
So this year got off to a rocky start, but on the plus side, I gained some new insight into what's probably wrong with my brain and how I might be...
Genre: What is the Villain Gets the Girl Trope?
Put simply, "villain gets the girl" describes any book where the heroine ultimately ends up in a romantic (or romantic enough) relationship with the...
2025 Update
Since I haven't published anything all year, I figured I should at least make one blog post. What's new? Not much. Still struggling to keep up with...
I May Have Discovered My (Weird) Novel Writing Process
To my endless frustration, I'm not a novel type of writer. The medium I seem most suited to these days is the novella, and I play happily in stories...
What is Gothic Fiction?
We're well into spooky season and this year, I'm really going all-in. I've watched several horror movies and books, and am especially having a grand...
Author Update: I Feel Like Writing Again
Not to jinx it, but I think my break from fiction is coming to an end. I'm not ready to make that official yet, but I have been excited about my...
When it Comes to the Problematic Depiction of Abuse, Subtlety is the Real Threat
I watched Rachel Oates' YouTube video We Need More Women To Speak Out Like This, and she points out something about abuse and media that backs up...
Author Update: Taking a Break from Fiction
The deeper I've aged into my 30s, the more focus I've placed on my health and on the richness of my life. And this past year, especially, it's been...
There’s One Main Reason I Won’t Call My Novels Dark Romance
If you've read a decent amount of my posts, you've probably noticed that I've spent a long time struggling with the fact that what I want to write...