Author Lisa Maggiore always knew she wanted to write, but growing up, she never encountered authors and struggled to see it as a realistic path, especially after giving birth to her oldest daughter and being a single parent at age 20. Still, she never fully let go of her writing dream. While building a 20-year career in social work, she continued to tinker with ideas and stories, keeping that … [Read more...]
Big News: I Have a Book Contract!
I’m still pinching myself. It still doesn’t feel real. But, if I’m being honest with you all, I don’t think it’ll feel real until I’m actually holding the book in my hands… my young adult historical fantasy, Becoming Charlotte Corday, is being published by Apprentice House Press in the spring of 2027! I officially signed the book contract this past March. The journey to this contract has been a … [Read more...]
Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Interview with Author J.P. Lee
J.P. Lee isn’t shy about sharing her journey to publication. With her debut novel set for release in the spring of 2026, she has opened the curtains to her writing process and sneak peeks about her YA Fantasy, Shift, over on her Instagram. But she didn’t always talk publicly about her writing. While she’s always enjoyed reading and writing, J.P. long treated it like a hobby. After her son … [Read more...]
Stop the Mean Girl Voice in Our Heads: How to Do Affirmations
I may share a lot on social media, but I’ll be honest... there’s a big part of me I don’t share. But after talking to some close friends and family, I know I'm far from the only one who struggles with this. In fact, I'm pretty sure we all do on some level. I'm talking about the “mean girl” voice in my head. The one who comes out the most when I’m tired or stressed or anxious or … [Read more...]
Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Kathy Osgood of Little Bear Photography
We might talk a lot about writing on Oops and Daisies, but, as the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” A beautiful photograph is a work of art and an act of creativity in and of itself, but those photographs wouldn’t be possible without creative-minded individuals behind them, like Kathy Osgood of Little Bear Photography. Here Kathy, who helped me update my headshots and photos … [Read more...]
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