The Sweetie Chronicles

  • 20 Minutes At A Time

    I’ve been sitting at my local Panera most of the day writing. I wanted to take a little break from SHADOW DEMONS for a few, so I’m hiding out on my blog. When I first started writing full time (about three years ago), I had a really hard time motivating myself to work all day. I never realized how hard time management could be. I always thought that people who worked for themselves were just so lucky and they had it so easy. God, was I wrong! Working for yourself and setting your own hours is HARD. It definitely has…

  • Shadow Demons Update

    Book 4 is starting to get interesting! I’m a little less than halfway through the rough draft, and this is the part where I really start to know what the story is about. I always start with some idea of what’s going to happen in the book, but somewhere along the way, everything changes. When I start a new book, even if it’s part of a series like this one, I spend the first few weeks being absolutely certain that I have no talent and that this book is going to suck. The story doesn’t seem to be coming together…

  • A Walk on the Pink Side

    It’s Friday, yay! I’ve been working hard on Book 4, and am almost 1/4 of the way finished with the rough draft. Right now, I’m easily on schedule for a mid-May release! I also have some exciting news waiting in the wings about my next series! Stay tuned. For fun, I decided to color my hair again. As you know, it was purple, then I went teal, and now, I’ve gone PINK! Here’s a pic I took right after I finished this morning: Sometimes, you just need a change. I love that I have the freedom to change my looks…

  • Guest Blog: Lucie J. Charles, author of LIFETHREAD

    Today is a first on my blog! A guest blog post! Yippeee!!! I welcome Lucie J. Charles, indie author of the YA paranormal, LIFETHREAD. Lucie J. is a member of my local RWA group, the Heart of Carolina Romance Writers, and like me, she’s braving the new world of self-publishing. Today, she’s going to talk a little bit about why she wrote this book and what she has in store for us next. Why I Wrote LIFETHREAD I like teens. Spending time with them, listening to their discussions, and watching the twists and turns of how they explore life is…

  • *Not* A Golden Heart Finalist. Again.

    This morning, I was so full of excitement and hope. I begged my phone to ring. But unfortunately, it never did. This afternoon, I’m full of sadness, to be honest. On one hand, I know it’s ridiculous to be upset about it. After all, I’ve already sold over 5,000 books this month alone! Since I entered the GH in November, I’ve sold well over 10,000 copies of my three books. There’s no way I could have done that if I was spending my time looking for an agent or a traditional publishing deal. And after all, isn’t that what the…

  • Night Owl Reviews Top Pick!

    Beautiful Demons was reviewed by Laurie-J at Night Owl Reviews. She gave it 4.5 stars, which makes it a TOP PICK!! Yipppee!!! I’m so extremely excited about this review from such a reputable site. I have such an appreciation for people who spend their time on reviewing books. It means so much to me every time a book blogger or reviewer takes a chance on me and my books. I can’t express my appreciation enough. Thanks to Laurie-J at Night Owl Reviews and to everyone who has taken the time to read Beautiful Demons and give it a review. It…