The Blog
How My Favorite Magazine Editor Became My Career Mentor
My favorite story to tell is how I got the editor of my favorite teen magazine to become my mentor while in high school. If you haven’t heard it, pull up a chair!
Coming Soon: “Louisiana Lucky”
Hi! It's been a while since my last post — sorry I've failed at keeping this blog updated. BUT! As many of you already know, I have a new book coming out, so I thought it was the perfect time to post some news. "Louisiana Lucky" is my second novel and...
Release Day Fun!
I never thought I would be nervous walking into a bookstore, but yesterday, as I opened up the door to Barnes & Noble, my stomach was in knots. Book launch day is an interesting time, at least it was for me. Excitement is definitely there, but then there's that...
Here We Go!
I walked into a meeting with my publisher yesterday, and there she was... THE YOUNG WIVES CLUB, displayed beautifully on an easel for all to see (I know I should have taken a picture but I was too overwhelmed from seeing my final book in person for the first time to...
GIVEAWAY! Win an advance copy of The Young Wives Club
As you may know -- since I like to talk about it a lot 😛 -- my first novel The Young Wives Club is coming out on Valentine's Day. I can't wait for you to meet Laura, Claire, Madison and Gabby. I spent a LOT of time with these girls through the years that they feel...
Nerding Out at a Taping of “The Big Bang Theory”
Pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and good TV are three of the things I love about fall. And since all of the new shows are finally in full swing, I thought it'd be fun to share our adventure of visiting the set of "The Big Bang Theory" during a recent trip to Los...
Diving Into a Pool of Sprinkles: A Visit to the Museum of Ice Cream
On our way to the Museum of Ice Cream in New York, my friend Jamie was reiterating how lucky we were to get tickets. "It's like the new Hamilton," she joked. "Hottest ticket in town." For someone who missed the boat on seeing Lin-Manuel Miranda live on stage in...
Big News! I Wrote a Book and It’s Being Published
I've been waiting to announce this news technically since I was a little girl when I started writing my first book called "Paradise Pink" (inspired by a paint chip color I found while my mom was doing some shopping at Home Depot.) My writing has evolved a lot since...
Do You Believe In Magic?
The first magic trick I can remember witnessing was in my grandpa's living room. He swiftly put his hand behind my curly blonde hair and grabbed a shiny quarter from my ear. Eyes wide and jaw dropped, I demanded, "How'd you do that?!" He explained to me it was...