Hot-tubbin’ in a snowstorm, how and why to create an outline, + some recs!

Welcome to my January author newsletter, babes!

Greetings from yr friendly neighborhood novelist.

Monthly writing tips, pop culture recs, and secret peeks into the publishing process. Let’s go!

The other night, I found myself in the woods, in a hot tub, in a snowstorm, listening to a new friend belt out opera. It was a pinch-me moment that happened at a Generation Women Writers’ Retreat: the sort of wonderfully weird escapade that’s impossible to plan. Ironically enough, this month’s newsletter is about the opposite of spontaneity, as I deep dive into the art of the outline.

Before we get to that, I was honored to be part of Zibby Owens’ New Year, New Chapter one-day book conference at the Whitby Hotel a few weeks ago. I got to sign copies of IT HAD TO BE YOU at the book fair and speak on the Rom-Com Revolution panel. Zibby asked great questions, I caught up with writer pals, but the true highlight was meeting readers. I LOVE meeting readers, aka the people who make my job as a writer possible! So grateful for everyone who said hi!

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