Ideas come to me in all different ways: it can be while I’m brushing my teeth, running, or right before I fall asleep at night. Usually there is no rhyme or reason for the idea, but the idea for The Ten Year Reunion was much more logical. It was inspired by attending my own ten year college ... READ MORE »
The Ten Year Reunion: Launch Day
Today is an important day; it’s launch day for, The Ten Year Reunion. This is my third full novel in three years. Things have been so busy and have happened so fast, it's hard to believe that this day is already here… but this day is not any easier than my previous launch days. The same feelings and ... READ MORE »
Reading Playlist: The Ten Year Reunion
Bruises (feat. Ashley Monroe) Train When I first heard this song it felt like the theme song to this idea I had... This idea would later become The Ten Year Reunion. It speaks to those old friendships--relationships and memories that are rekindled during reunion type events. “These bruises make for ... READ MORE »
On The Edge: The Story Behind the Book
For me, every book is different whether it’s actually the writing process or how the idea forms and translates into a story. The idea for On the Edge came to me about five years ago in 2010, while I was watching the Winter Olympics. My favorite event is the Men’s and Women’s Half Pipe competition. I ... READ MORE »
ON THE EDGE: Today Is “Opening Day”
It’s book release day! A day like today has all the excitement of an opening day and the terrifying nerves you get right before you give a big public speech. All those feelings from high school come flooding back and thoughts of “Will they like me?” I mean… “Will they like it?” Then, when you really ... READ MORE »