This post is all about the most feel-good, heartwarming middle grade books I picked up recently and why I think they deserve to be on your nightstand—or on your kids’ to-be-read list or in your classroom library! So far, 2022…
My TBR Hopefuls: Books I Can’t Wait to Read in the Spring
I have been on a five-star reading streak, so I’m slightly nervous to keep some of these anticipated reads in my TBR (to-be-read) pile for spring, but honestly, reading so many great books for Middle Grade March has taken me…
Book Review: Pony by R. J. Palacio
This spoiler-free book review of Pony by R. J. Palacio gives you all the details you need to know about this genre-bending middle grade novel, including favorite quotes from Pony, frequently asked questions, a brief synopsis, book club discussion questions,…
The INSANELY Helpful Book on Creativity: Review of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
This is a spoiler-free book review of Big Magic, which lists everything you need to know about this self-help/creative nonfiction book, along with key takeaways and aha moments, favorite quotes, frequently asked questions, like-minded books on similar topics, and more!…
Author Interview with NYT Best-selling Author Rosie Walsh
This is a throwback, friends! For episode 9 of the No Thanks We’re Booked podcast, Katie and I had the great pleasure of interviewing Rosie Walsh, NYT best-selling author of debut novel, Ghosted (also known in the UK as The…
Line Editing vs. Copy Editing | Types of Editing
This post is all about line editing vs. copy editing, and I dive in to the five major types of edits, line editing rates, how to line edit, and so much more! In the publishing world, a manuscript goes through…
6 Work-from-Home Tips for Freelancers
This post is all about work-from-home tips for freelancers to maximize productivity, stay inspired, and protect your mental health. People often ask me how I stay focused or productive when I work from home, and the truth is, I’ve worked…
Author Interview with NYT Best-Selling Author Kristin Hannah
When the paperback release of one of my favorite books of all time, The Great Alone, came out, I was delighted to have the opportunity to interview the lovely Kristin Hannah. She’s an author I’ve long admired, and I loved…
Author Interview with NYT Best-Selling Author Nicole Baart
Last year was a difficult reading year for me. With a busy toddler and the pandemic stress, I was distracted and unable to easily focus on books. But Everything We Didn’t Say sucked me in—it was the perfect haunting mystery…
5 Reasons Why an Editing Community Matters
People sometimes ask me how I became an editor, and the first thing I usually say is by getting involved in an editing community. You can form an editing group in any way you’d like, and sometimes smaller is better….
Author Interview with NYT Best-Selling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
If you’ve been following me online, you know I’ve been raving about my new favorite horror novel, Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. As a reader, it’s clear there’s something special about the setting and plot, and after interviewing Silvia for…
University of Chicago Editing Certificate | Review, Cost, Curriculum
This post is all about the University of Chicago Editing certificate, my review, whether or not I think the editing certificate online is worth it, info on the core classes, tuition and fees, and more! When becoming a freelance editor,…