12/30/2025 -  Writing your first book can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin? How do you know if your idea is good enough? And what if you don’t feel ready yet?   These are the same questions many people ask before picking an apple from a tree. I use apples and the apple-growing process as a simple, relatable way to help new writers understand the journey of writing their first book. Writing your first book can also feel like standing at the base of a mountain, looking up

07/28/2025 -Who Would Have Thought? The end of summer could be this suspenseful... As the season winds down, there’s still time to dive...