I’ve said it before, but one of my favorite things about writing a novel is coming up with the playlist. For my newest manuscript (a Women’s Fiction novel – oh la la), I’m currently listening to the following on repeat. The book is a juxtaposition of snarky, upbeat blog posts and real-life where depression and … Continue reading
Cover Reveal: Secrets Lies Dirty Little Alibis
Hey all, The final cover of the Kiss Kill Love Him Still series is out! I hope you love it like I do. And make sure to add SLDLA to your Goodreads List, if you’re so inclined😀 xoxo ~dawn
When Things Don’t Go As Planned: A Publishing Story
So, I’ve been around the publishing world since early 2010. I was lucky and landed my first agent with my first book after querying for one day (a query that I sent through Absolute Write’s Query Hell). I thought, “This is happening. It’s really happening,” and I closed my online retail site to pursue something … Continue reading
Protected: Nightfall Ballet
My Secrets Lies Dirty Little Alibis Playlist
One of my favorite things about writing (after interacting with fans and actually writing) is creating the perfect playlist. Admittedly, I can’t listen to music while writing These Little Lives – it’s too heavy and requires my full concentration. But for Secrets Lies Dirty Little Alibis (Kiss Kill Love Him Still #3), I’ve been listening … Continue reading
Things I’ve Learned From 18 Years of Marriage
Dear Bug, Really, how does eighteen years pass so quickly? I clearly remember standing outside Star of the Sea thinking how in twenty years, we’d be forty-two – grown-ups – and we should have a few kids by then. Maybe even high school aged kids (which, at the time, we were closer to in age). … Continue reading
Dear You
Dear You, It must be hell having to see me again. I know I wish you’d just go away. But you came back, and now I have to deal with you. A lot has changed this past year. I’m happier, found my footing, and feel comfortable in my skin again. You look tired and frazzled, … Continue reading
If I Was a Mistake
I hope I was your favorite. I heard that yesterday, and it’s ingrained itself into my mind. Maybe fodder for a juicy book someday. Maybe a way to live life. Maybe just empty words meant to placate. Perhaps I have a romance novel in me. It’s an awesome writing prompt, after all 😉 xoxo ~dawn
these little lives
That’s the working title of my new manuscript. It’s a lighthearted work (not really) about the Siege of Sarajevo and Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia, and how it impacted two teens. I’m not sure how it all fits together – the characters, the POV, the tense – but I’ll figure it out. What I do know … Continue reading
Croatia: the final verdict
We’ve been home for two days now and have had time to process our vacation. With a resounding ‘yes,’ we all agree that Croatia was one of our favorite vacations. The people, food, beaches, and history made for an excellent trip. But as with every trip, I like to break down what I would do … Continue reading
