FAQs

Out of all the social stuff out there, I’m on Instagram the most. I also have a Twitter and Facebook account, but fair warning, I’m not on them too frequently.

I’m just starting to use TikTok more, but just so you know, it’s mostly my nail art, so if you’re into that kind of thing … (I also match my nail art to book covers on a second Instagram account, so, never claim I didn’t give you options).

Everyone’s path to publication is different. I wrote three books before querying. Then I sent out a lot of queries and got back a lot of rejection on my fourth book. There was also a lot of interest. A small press made me an offer, which I ultimately turned down.

Because of that though, I got an agent. Unfortunately she left the industry before my book could even go out on submission. Then I submitted to Swoon Reads/Macmillan and they picked up my book!

After that, I signed with my second agent, who is Eric Smith of P.S. Literary. He sold my second book to Macmillan as well. Then Swoon Reads shut their doors, and since it was something I’ve always wanted to do, I decided that was the push I needed to try my hand at writing adult romance.

Which brings us to where I am now! Two spy rom coms coming out with Berkley/Penguin Random House.

My advice is to keep trying. It’s a hard process, and it’s incredibly long, but it’s the only way to succeed.

I would love it if you supported me by buying my books! This shows my publisher that there’s interest and allows me to keep writing more books for you to enjoy. I am more than happy to sign your copy, but please don’t ask me to give away years of hard work for free.

Umm, of course! Is that even a question? If you’d like, I can also do Skype interviews to answer any questions your book club might have. If you live around me (Salt Lake County or Utah County) I can sometimes swing by for an in person visit, but that totally depends on my availability.

While I would love to, I just don’t have enough time in the day. I’m busy working on my own writing and edits. But! I recommend you find a great group of critique partners who can stick with you through thick and thin. There are lots of great resources online.

There is so much information already available online – and all these people are better than I am at handing out advice. Susan Dennard has some great resources. I also recommend you follow agent’s blogs and make connections online with other writers. There’s multiple paths toward publication, and you’ll need to find the best path for you.

My agent has a round up on his site full of resources with podcasts, query tips, information on how to find critique partners and more. It’s a great place to get started. I wish I had time to personally help every aspiring author, but when everyone else has already said it better than I could, I’d just be remaking the wheel.