Real-talk lessons, formatting frustration, and boss-level triumphs from my indie publishing journey. From A+ content to “what was I thinking?” moments.
Q4 is Here: Quick Niches to Publish Before the Holiday Rush Coffee in hand, reality check time: Q4 is officially here, and if you’re in publishing, this is where the magic (and the sales!) happen. Don’t panic — you still have time to get books out there that can sell all season long. Here are…
From Idea to Upload: My Real-Life KDP Workflow Turns out winging it is my creative superpower. Here’s a little publishing secret no one wants to admit:The books I throw together on a whim?They’re the ones that actually work. I’m not saying I don’t love a good plan. I’ve spent hours mapping out the perfect activity…
Creating for the Chaos: What Fuels My Projects Some people light a candle, pour a fancy tea, and sit in serene silence to create. I shove a basket of half-folded laundry onto the couch, kick a toy truck out from under my foot, and mutter “Fine, I’ll just work standing at the counter again.” And…
Mom’s Summer Survival Wordsearch Book Because sometimes, surviving summer takes more than sunscreen and snacks. This one’s personal.Like, deep-breath-in-the-linen-closet kind of personal. I’ve officially started working on a brand-new wordsearch book:Mom’s Summer Survival Wordsearch Book.And yes — the title says it all. This isn’t just another low-content project. This one is for me… and for…
When Sleep Is Optional (Apparently) Little Wins with Jimmy – Monday Edition Jimmy’s a pretty predictable guy when it comes to sleep.Bedtime? 7:45 PM — like clockwork.Wake-up? Somewhere between 6:30 and 7:00 AM.He grabs his buddy, marches up the stairs, and settles in like a pro. No fuss, no drama. I know how lucky I…
No, I Don’t Have a Team. It’s Just Me, Snacks, and Wi-Fi. Behind the Books: A Real-Life Look at Self-Publishing from the Kitchen Table Let’s clear something up: if you’ve ever looked at my books, my social posts, or my websites and thought, “Wow, she must have a whole team helping her!” — bless your…
When Your Day Starts with Poop Water and Just Keeps on Giving Because sometimes blogging is cheaper than therapy 😅☕💩 It’s currently 1:15 p.m. (ish), and I’ve had a day. Not a “where’s my other sock?” kind of day—more like a “there’s poop and water everywhere and my brain is leaking out of my ears”…
The Day I Realized I Was a Real Creator:(Spoiler: It Wasn’t After I Published) A heartfelt reflection on how I stopped waiting for permission and started owning my creative title. I had already published a few books. Covers were uploaded, pages were proofed, sales trickled in. By all technical definitions, I was a published author….
How I Got Started with Low Content Publishing (and Why I’m Still in Love with It) Like many things in my life, this journey didn’t start with a grand plan—it started with a problem. I needed a logbook for my son with special needs. Something simple but structured—something I could use to keep track of…