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March Events: Where I’ll Be This Month
March is shaping up to be a busy month, and I’d love to see you at one of these events! Whether you’re near or far, there’s something for everyone—book talks, a writing workshop, and even a trip to Salt Lake City. Here’s where you can find me: 📍 March 6-8: RootsTech in Salt Lake CityI’ll…
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Creating a Meaningful Writing Workshop with AI
NOTE: This post is a bit longer than usual—about an 12-minute read. If you’re not interested in the writing process or how AI can enhance creativity, feel free to skip it! For those who would enjoy a deep dive into how I developed my writing workshop with some help from AI, read on! Several months…
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Celebrating a Special Recognition for “Nothing Really Bad Will Happen”
I just received the Winter issue of CT Genealogy News, the quarterly publication of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists (CSG). I knew it would feature an article about my being the 2024 recipient of the Richard G. Tomlinson Literary Award for my novel, Nothing Really Bad Will Happen, but I wasn’t expecting such a glowing…
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Charleston Literary Festival Highlights: Writing, Celebration, and Community
This November, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Charleston Literary Festival, but it was so much more than just a trip for books and authors—it was a week of connection, creativity, and celebration. My husband, Scott, and I flew down to Charleston on November 5, and we stayed until the 12th. While it…
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Meet Scripty McPromptface: My AI Writing Companion
I’ve been super busy (obsessed with) writing the story of Scott’s great-grandmother, Catherine C. Fitzallen. I’ll share more of the premise in another post, but today, I want to introduce you to my writing buddy, Scripty McPromptface. That’s right. I’ve named my AI assistant. Well, technically, we came up with the name together. Here’s how…