How Do Authors Get Paid?
It's an interesting question and one that's in media a lot these days. The easy question: royalties. But the real answer is a little more complicated than that. And how we benefit is not always financial.
What Has Influenced My Writing
A writing instructor once asked me: What influences your writing? The question threw me. Here is my answer to that question... now I've figured it out.
Women’s Packing List for the Camino de Santiago
There are so many packing lists out there for the Camino. So much advice. So why is this any different? For plus size hikers, there is not a lot of information. Here's my list after walking the Camino Francés twice.
Recurring Topics in My Novels
After writing three books, certain topics are emerging in my novels. Some are intentional, but others are born through the writing process. Some you may have noticed, some you may not...
I’m a workaholic. The Internal Push to Always Be Working.
I am a workaholic. There, I said it. But it's the work now that drives me. Not unrealistic deadlines.
Reflections: 2021 was (surprisingly) an incredible year!
This is usually the time when we humans like to think about all the nutty stuff that happened over the last year. A lot happened in 2021!
Frequently Asked Questions about NaNoWriMo
It's NaNoWriMo! 2021 is my third year of participating and since I've been asked by a number of people what’s it about, I’m going to write this post as an FAQ and share my experiences so far. So if you're curious, read on!
The Fear of Book Signings
Most writers love nothing more than to hole up in their special space and simply write. But public appearances? Ooh, that’s a form of torture all on its own. I tell you about my own fears with book signings.
Tara Marlow – the Backstory
One of the key parts before writing ANY story for me is knowing who my characters are. And I realised, maybe you don't know THIS character... I share a little of my own backstory.
Reflecting on my own Camino Wanders…
After walking the Camino twice, I wrote a novel. To get to the novel stage though, I had to do a little Camino reflection of my own.
Name TWO characters in My Next Book!
With COVID posing challenges for charity's to raise money, a friend approached me for help. This was the solution - naming 2 characters in next upcoming book. It was very successful for MPower Alliance and I was stoked to help!
25 Realities of Walking the Camino de Santiago
After walking the Camino Francés in 2018 and again in 2019, I thought I'd share my list of 25 Realities of Walking the Camino de Santiago, a post I wrote over on my travel blogging website.
A Day in the Life of an Author
What does my daily life look like as an author? Pretty boring really, but I’m living the dream. I share my reality.
What’s With The “Virtual Camino” Social Posts?
An explanation of my random social media posts: What is a “Virtual Camino” and why am I talking weirdly about the characters in my book, Camino Wandering?
Camino Books Written by Women Authors
The majority of Camino books are written by men. That surprised me. So I share with you, a list of Camino books written by WOMEN AUTHORS.
How Grief Has Guided My Writing
This post is about death and grief. It may be a trigger for some, so please consider this the warning label. In this post I talk about what grief has brought to my life. It can be many soul breaking things, but it can also be inspirational.
Dealing with a Pandemic as a Writer
I avoided writing about this topic. Avoided it like it’s a hot fire, ready to burn my fingertips if I even broach it. But really, how can writing about this pandemic be avoided? Writer's write about what’s going on in our lives, whether that’s through memoirs, on a social media…
The Fear of Failure is Real
After 50 years, I have written a book. Now the book is sitting in front of me, staring me down, willing me to finish it. The Fear of Failure is Real.