My personal Substack

A Substack chronicling the setting down of roots and blooming of one writer's career.

Writer and host of the She Wore Black Podcast. Lover of Gothic, Gothic Romance, Historical Romance, Mystery and whimsical Horror

Drinking coffee, writing (and reading) fiction, learning languages, riding a bicycle...

Hi, and welcome to my newsletter! I'm an author and literary agent, here to talk about all things publishing: the good, the bad and the ugly. So glad you're here!

Writing Romantic Traum-Com: Healing through Laughter & Love Stories

Thoughts on stories, and other things. (Note: Substack pushes "upgrade to paid!" but I don't have any paid-level, right now all followers get all content.)

Everything books, feminism, mental health, culture, yoga, and more, with wit, sarcasm, and intellection (& of course, it's always well sourced!)

Tips, tricks, and thoughts on writing from author Amy Trueblood

Writing and reading and rock and other stuff from the brain of NY Times Best-Selling YA Fantasy author Lisa Maxwell and independent Romance author Celia Crosby.

Where writers come for publishing, craft, and creative life advice from a NYT bestselling author — because a curious writer is a thriving one

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Writing, Process, & Creative Work from author Sarah Nicole Lemon

Novel Recommendations for Every Reader

Flat, bubbly and everything in between