How the heck has it already been another month? With summer fully here in Texas, I am so ready to spend a lot of time at the pool--wishing I was swimming but instead writing my book while the kid swims. You know how it goes. This month was pretty productive for me, although I wish… Continue reading May Wrap up
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April Wrap Up
This has been a busy month! I haven't been this exhausted in a while, but it's been totally worth it and now I'm gearing up to be just as productive in May. //giphy.com/embed/LSNqpYqGRqwrSvia GIPHY April's Writing News: I got to announce my new book deal with Swoon Romance, an imprint of Month9books. Definitely the highlight… Continue reading April Wrap Up
2016 Goals
It's a new year and it's time to set some goals publicly on the blog. Because nothing helps with accountability more than posting your business online for all to see. In 2015, I managed to quit my day job, pursue writing full time AND get my first real book deal! I'm hoping the successes only… Continue reading 2016 Goals
My Behind-the-Scenes year
I know the year isn't over yet but given the infrequency in which I blog, I think it's a good idea to write this end of the year blog post while I have the energy/time to do it. So here's the deal: these last few months of being a full time writer have been a… Continue reading My Behind-the-Scenes year
Throwback Thursday – Self Imposed Deadlines
*Today's post is a throwback to what I wrote back in January 2011. And guess what? It's still true.*I'm the kind of person who always thinks, "Whats the worst that can happen?" And if the answer isn't immediate and horribly painful, publicly embarrassing death, then I don't sweat it. Because the worst that can happen? Meh,… Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Self Imposed Deadlines
Music Monday – Somewhere Only We Know’s Inspirational Song
Keeping with my complete inability to create a unique blog post, I have stolen Nikki Godwin's "Music Monday" post theme and incorporated it in my own blog. heh heh heh.But, I'm dedicating this post to her anyhow, because Nikki is the person who showed me this video/song combination of awesomeness by Tim Halperin. It was… Continue reading Music Monday – Somewhere Only We Know’s Inspirational Song
The story behind Somewhere Only We Know
Today is the release day of my book Somewhere Only We Know, which I've been calling my "top secret YA book" for a few months now. I'd like to share the story of why this book is so special to me and elaborate on why it's dedicated to my friend Shawn and released today, on… Continue reading The story behind Somewhere Only We Know
Cheyanne’s Random Writing Tip
* <~ There it is. My writing tip of the day is the simple asterisk that's above the number 8 key on your keyboard.Here's how I use it: Every time I'm in the middle of my writing groove, or writing zone, or mojo, or whatever you want to call it, I don't want to stop… Continue reading Cheyanne’s Random Writing Tip