Oh, my dear readers. Well…here we are. I’ve sat at this desk for the past 8 weeks chronicling my journey, and this post tonight marks the end… Read more “8) To My Readers”

I started this blog series for two reasons: to help me collect my emotions during my debut year, and to create a helpful guide for the sparkling… Read more “7) Marketing as a Traditionally Published Debut Author”

I finished writing the first draft of DEPOSING NATHAN on September 30, 2016. I remember that night distinctly, because I’d spent the day writing about 60 pages… Read more “6) The Last Day With the Pass Pages”

At the request of my editor, Lauren, I sat down in June of 2018 and submitted two lists to the team that would be creating my book… Read more “5) The Story of the Cover (The Making of DEPOSING NATHAN, Pt. 2)”

In May of 2016, just after finishing my junior year of college, I found myself staring at the start of an outline for a new writing project.… Read more “4) My Struggles with Self-Doubt as a Debut Author”

Ever wonder what happens to a manuscript once it’s acquired by a publishing house? I mean like, how the design is put together and who makes all… Read more “3) From Manuscript to Book: The Making of DEPOSING NATHAN (Pt. 1)”

Hi Allison, I officially signed the agency agreement along with my W9. I reached out to an accountant and met with a litigator in the area, both… Read more “2) How I Got My Publishing Deal”

In June 2017, a month after graduating college, I had a breakfast conversation at Cracker Barrel that changed my life. I was talking with my mom about… Read more “1) Intro / How I Got My Agent”