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The Best Hot Chocolate, a recipe from Hiss
“Did you know that the secret to the best hot chocolate is to basically just use melted chocolate? With maybe a dash of heavy cream.”
Johannes Gutenberg Great +++ Grandfather of Publishing
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the movable type printing press made our modern Western societies possible. Before 1440, fewer than 30% of adults were literate and the written word was produced by the few for the few. Ideas, information and knowledge were tightly controlled by the ruling elitethe church and the nobility.
Hiss – A Middle Grade adventure
I’m back after a busy summer! I finished my third middle grade novel. Hiss is a middle grade adventure novel, release date – May 2025! I finished a fabulous (but very intense) writing course with Reedsy, How to Write a Novel. I highly recommend it!
How to Say No
I’m deep into edits for my third middle grade novel (release sate May 1, 2025) and working on finalizing the first draft of a new adult paranormal series. When writing my previous two books, I learned that the secret to success
Surfing the Wave of a Panic Attack
A panic attack can happen to anyone, anywhere. You don’t have to be in a threatening situation to have one. You could be at work, school, in a restaurant or asleep in bed.
Writing Books for Kids: Pros, Cons and Making a Living
Writing children’s books can be a rewarding and fulfilling career path, but it’s not without its challenges and misconceptions.
10 Paranormal Romance Writing Prompts
Ready to write your own paranormal romance? Here are ten prompts to get you started. Giving it a historical twist adds a whole new layer of intrigue and excitement.
The Best Laid Plans
Productivity advice is just advice. And sometimes the real world has its way with me, chaos is my wingman and it’s okay to take a deep breath and say “No one is going to die if this isn’t done this week.”
Shiny Object Syndrome: How to Stay Focused and Finish What Matters
Shiny object syndrome can derail your goals when every new opportunity looks exciting. Learn how to set priorities, create strong boundaries, and stay focused on what matters most.
Supercharge Your Performance With Deliberate Practice
In the 1990’s, a professor at Florida State University released a groundbreaking paper in performance psychology. In it, he denied that the differences separating high performers and normal adults was due simply to talent or innate genius.











