What an incredible semester this has been! I finished the year, turned in all my final portfolios, and finished registering for the spring on December 2nd, my 29th birthday. I can hardly believe it’s over and I’ve finished my first year of graduate school and my first semester as an MFA student. I can’t even … More Five For Friday: Semester’s End
My husband is always nervous when I start conversations with the line “I’ve decided…” Usually, this line is followed by some life-changing epiphany for our future. “I’ve decided I want to work full-time.” “I’ve decided I want to go to graduate school.” “I’ve decided I’m only wearing neutral colors and real jewelry.” “I’ve decided we’ll … More Decisions, Decisions: The Golden Apple’s Coming Makeover
I am really trying not to go overboard on gifts this year. J and I are trying to save as much money as possible to make a down payment on a house in the spring (more than 20%–please, Lord!). I have a tendency to go a little nuts at Christmas–I just love buying presents and … More Five for Friday: DIY Christmas Gifts (and Happy Birthday Eve)
Since Isabella’s review of The Golden Apple, we’ve stayed in touch via Facebook and writing groups. She is so lovely, encouraging, and supportive of my work and she’s quite the author herself! Her 5 star review of The Golden Apple was so sweet and exciting–she makes me want to write: “Words cannot describe how much … More Blog Tour Throwback: “The Golden Apple” on Chick Lit Goddess
As you may have heard, The Golden Apple turns 2 on October 31st and we are celebrating with lots of special posts, giveaways, guests, and two .99¢ Promos! Today is the first Promo through Ereader News Today. You can buy The Golden Apple for eBook for .99¢, anywhere books are sold online! The next Promo will … More The Golden Apple Birthday Promotion
Annabel and Alice is a lovely blog that participated in my initial blog tour in March 2014 for The Golden Apple. Annabel gave it 4 stars and a very sweet write-up. “Somehow, Faerl Marie managed to write a cast of characters that I instantly loved. I’m not entirely sure how, but within the first few … More Blog Tour Throwback: “The Golden Apple” on Annabel and Alice
In honor of The Golden Apple’s birthday coming up on the 31st, I am reposting some of the lovely reviews and blog tour posts that were done for her. This is a unique experience for providing time perspective and seeing how far I’ve come and whose stayed with me along the way. Maryline is a … More Blog Tour Throwback: “The Golden Apple” on Maryline’s Bookshelf
Happy Friday, Y’all! Several really awesome things are happening in the second half of this month. I hope you’ll join me for all the fabulous festivities! The Golden Apple turns 2 on the 31st! That’s right, this time two years ago I was freaking out about self-publishing my first novel, releasing my first progeny into … More Five for Friday: Birthday Par-tay!
“Works in Progress” are such nebulous things. Even the finished ones aren’t really finished and it’s easy to lose sight of the future and a concrete, published, printed book when you spend so much time thinking about the word document, saved and version dated on your flash drive that always needs revision and attention or gets … More Works In Progress
Happy Monday, y’all! I had an awesome weekend. Autumn made a grand entrance Saturday morning and has officially stolen the show from late-lingering summer. Autumn in New Mexico is glorious. It’s cool, crisp, and overcast. The leaves are changing and we have Balloon Fiesta so every time you look up, you’re practically guaranteed to see a … More Meet Me Monday: My Writing Routine
