It’s a story about resilience, hope, and fighting for love even when you’ve hit rock bottom.

Thank you to @evernightteen.bsky.social for bringing another one of my books to readers.

I can’t wait to share Link’s journey with you all soon!
#RockBottomRise #YAFiction #EvernightTeen

So if you love to write, you should keep writing. And keep querying. Because you never know when someone will read what you wrote and fall absolutely in love with it.

I hear you. I've been writing/querying for 16 years. Even though I've improved tremendously as a writer, I feel it's harder to get published or agented bc the industry is so dense. The rejections suck, and a part of me thinks I'll never reach my goals. But I still do it because I love to write.

That suit looks amazing on you!!! Where'd you get it? I might have to order one too! I love red!

I love 1st person! But I also love 3rd person! It really depends on the story.

While raising three kids and teaching special education, it takes approximately 6-8 months in total to progress from writing the first page to sending a query letter.

6) After I receive feedback from betas, I make changes as necessary
7) Hardest part - WAIT A WEEK - then re-read the book one last time before the queries go out

3) 2nd round of edits - listen to the book read aloud, eliminate overused words, pace, nail that opening scene
4) Beta readers!
5) While betas are being awesome readers, I read as well, doing line edits

Congratulations, Dana! Well deserved!!

4) Loving all the positive reviews of THE MASS. goodreads.com/book/show/21...
5) I am anxiously awaiting #revpit results and grateful for the experience, no matter the outcome!