Ever since I was a kid, I was obsessed with spy stories. Whether my elementary school friend (check out her mystery podcast, Ghost Inspectors! It’s perfect for Halloween!) and I were writing messages to each other in a tic-tac-toe code or creating makeshift spy tools with paperclips, pencils, and twine, amateur detective spy craft hasContinue reading “Can you break this code? – Get a signed copy!”
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An Interview with J. J. Hanna
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ali from Reading at Eventide, a fiction-focused bookstagram account. She asked wonderful questions and was gracious enough to allow me to share those questions and answers with you. Make sure to check out her account, especially if you prefer romance, historical fiction, or young adult! Reading atContinue reading “An Interview with J. J. Hanna”
It’s Release Day!
Where do I even begin? This summer has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. I’ve met so many lovely readers, baristas, and writers over the last few months and have been so blessed by the reception my debut book has received! From the librarians at ALA in Chicago to the theContinue reading “It’s Release Day!”
Colorado Crime (Fiction) on the Rise
As I walk through my local libraries and bookstores, I find that we have shelves upon shelves of mysteries and thrillers. I kid you not, my local library branch is approximately half-full of only mysteries and thrillers. I’m not complaining, I will never run out of books to read. But I did notice upon furtherContinue reading “Colorado Crime (Fiction) on the Rise”
Reflections from Over a Decade in the Publishing Industry
It feels impossible that I’ve been in the publishing industry for over a decade. In that time, I’ve self-published, worked as a literary agent, an acquisitions editor, a developmental editor, a cover designer, and a book marketer. My clients range from independent authors to traditionally published authors with large houses. As I look back onContinue reading “Reflections from Over a Decade in the Publishing Industry”
Be Who You Are, Not Who Others Think You Should Be
Author Profile: E.M. Goldsmith In the quiet morning, you may rush through your breakfast, and your coffee, and quickly head off to work. But for author E.M. Goldsmith, the quiet mornings before her 9-5 job are when she carves out the time to work on her craft. Warming up her mind at 5 a.m. withContinue reading “Be Who You Are, Not Who Others Think You Should Be”
Humanity At Home
J. J. Hanna © 2023 The older I’ve gotten, the more at home I feel in coffee shops and cafes. There’s something distinctly comforting about the constant hums of machinery, the smells of freshly ground and brewed coffee beans, and the atmosphere of groups of strangers sharing intimate moments. The environment itself is welcoming, theContinue reading “Humanity At Home”