A few weeks ago, I wrote about gratitude. Now, I’m using it on my author journey to keep imposter syndrome from derailing my progress. Rather than an obstacle to overcome, I see it as a discomfort I’ll have to get used to if I want to keep plowing ahead. But how? Read about some of my most cringe-worthy social media experiences, and the six ways I’ve been reminding myself to stay grateful through this initial period of growth.

A challenging hike on McRae Peak turns into a lesson on self-doubt, fear, gratitude, and personal growth along my author journey. Can the climb be worth it, even when we don't reach the summit? It better be! Here’s how I remind myself to make that happen.

Everyone knows the term "dystopia.” And to be fair, there is a lot of crossover between my upcoming novel and an imagined society living under corrupt rule, oppression, dehumanization, and suffering. But what if that corruption doesn’t look like suffering, but comfort? Only an outcast would be able to see how truly horrible such a society can be.

In this evolving blog entry, I will be developing the pitch for my upcoming novel, My Name Is Grace000. Follow along. Share your feedback. With your help, I can develop the right words to convince readers and agents to pick up my book and read it!

I’ve taken a leap of faith on my writing career and returned to an old skill to fund it: waitressing. Read about the journey that led me astray, how I found my way back to the path I was meant to be on, and where you can expect to see me go from here.

“The SkyWorld stories are about attempting rebellion in a world where we don’t belong, and discovering that unless we uncover the system for what it is, our efforts only end up contributing to it.” - G.Barrett 

I’m sure you’re wondering what you’re doing here. Here’s everything I’m currently authorized to share.

It’s taken me years, but I’m finally ready to share my speculative fiction and the dystopian world I've built. Here's why the timing finally feels right.