HONORABLE MENTION
September 2026
We Be Dragons took Honorable Mention in the 2026 Readers’ Favorite Young Adult – Coming of Age category.
I completed a manuscript critique, line edit, and copyedit on this book.
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENTS
Climbing After the Fall: A Stroke Memoir by Clay Hurtubise, is published by Raven House Publishing!
July 2026
The Jansen Diversion, a military thriller by Galen D. Peterson, is published by Knight Books!
July 2026
Growing Up Jack: A Gift of Brotherly Love, a memoir by SRP Smith, is published by Atwood Road Publishing!
June 2026
CLIENT WINS & MILESTONES
Honorable Mention in the Readers’ Favorite 2026 International Book Awards
September 2026
We Be Dragons takes Honorable Mention in the 2026 Readers’ Favorite Young Adult – Coming of Age category.
Winner OF the 2025 Storytrade Book Awards
August 2025
The Inheritance takes First Place in the 2025 Storytrade Book Awards LGBTQ+ category.
Kirkus Reviews RATES “Get It”
July 2025
Kirkus Reviews rates Estate: To my once darling child a “Get It.” Readers’ Favorite gives it Five Stars.
INTERVIEWS & FEATURES
How to Write Eloquently
One-hour masterclass focused on how to transform your manuscript from clunky writing to polished prose.
How to Get Your Book in Barnes & Noble Stores
Thirty-minute presentation discussing how to get your self-published book on bookstore shelves.
Kristen Hamilton: Award-Winning Editor
Podcast appearance on the Authors Unite Show
Crafting Compelling Characters: Creating Memorable Characters in Novels
One-hour presentation exploring how to build characters that resonate with readers.
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