Rejection sucks. And even when it comes with helpful feedback, it still stings. Earlier this year, I entered The Manhattan Mishap into the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. I felt full of hope and happiness as I slipped a paperback copy into the mail. Unfortunately, my novel wasn’t selected to win any awards.
Read MoreNew York City is undeniably my favourite runway in the world. Here are some of my favourite looks that I served fierce & fresh during this year’s New York Fashion Week. Which one is your favourite?
Read MoreDoesn’t Beyoncé make you want to get up and groove? What about treat yourself right like Chlöe croons? And we can’t forget what Hailey Kilgore said about being worth it. Because b!tch, like Megan Thee Stallion, you’re her. Listen to The Manhattan Mishap’s Main Character Energy playlist.
Read MoreI recently had a nightmare about The Manhattan Mishap. My dreams have always been extremely vivid. And this one was no exception. I woke up feeling dejected and discouraged. Even though I know The Manhattan Mishap nightmare wasn’t true, it felt a little too realistic for comfort.
Read MoreOmg! One whole year already. Can you believe it? Time is zooming by. My book is turning one, my babies are (almost) turning one, and I’m… not turning anything but more fierce than I was before. Feliz cumpleaños a mi primero libro! Happy first birthday to The Manhattan Mishap.
Read MoreOk, I can read the room. And judging by how well my last post about small Canadian brands to shop is still doing — it was posted in November 2020 — it’s definitely time to write a new one! That post is by far my top performing blog post. Even after two years!
Read MoreMy novel and I have been scammed. Not once, but twice. What the hell is going on? My husband says that everything comes in threes, so I guess I’m waiting on the third. Don’t people have anything better to do than to prey on aspiring authoresses? What is their motive?
Read MoreThe Manhattan Mishap is available at over 40,000 retailers worldwide. However, a big chunk of those are online only. Since purchasing Book Return Insurance, the number of physical stores carrying my chick-lit novel have gone up. And up! And hopefully will go up some more. So, where can you buy The Manhattan Mishap in-store?
Read MoreA lot of people dream about their big day. And it’s technically supposed to be the “best day of your life.” But what if you do it… twice? With the same groom. That’s exactly what I did. I mean, why have one wedding when you can have two? Not to be greedy or anything.
Read MoreSince my last post about my book coming to Indigo Mayfair, something even more exciting has happened. Not only is my book in-store at Indigo, it’s available at Bolen Books in Victoria at Hillside Mall too!
Read MoreComing soon: The Manhattan Mishap at Indigo Mayfair! That’s right. You heard it here first. Copies of my chick-lit novel are going to be in a physical bookstore! And in my hometown no less. I’m beyond excited.
Read MoreIt’s hot, you’re hot, my book is hot. And nothing is better in the heat than to chill out with a good book. Better yet? A fun, frivolous beach read. Considering the current state of the world, I think we could all use an escape. Which is why my chick-lit novel The Manhattan Mishap is the ideal beach read.
Read MoreWhen I first published The Manhattan Mishap, I chose to be online only. Why? At the time, we were still in lockdown. The pandemic was in full-force and the world was once again shutting down. No one was shopping in-person. So, what is book return insurance? And why is it essential to your self-published book?
Read MoreDid I say stay at home mom? I meant a slay at home mom. Obviously. Because even just surviving the day means I killed it. My twin boys, Kai and Ive, are the cutest challenge I have ever faced. So far I’ve survived 23 weeks and counting. Has it been easy? Hell no.
Read MoreAs a writer, I have no shortage of words at my disposal. Although, sometimes I do get tongue-tied and my fiancé is always quick to quip, “Aren’t you supposed to be a writer?” Yes! Thank you very much. It’s just that a lot of my best words get left on the page. Or in my latest manuscript.
Read MoreSundays are a glorious day of the week. Dare I say, the most glorious! I love waking up knowing that there is a whole day ahead of me where I can do whatever I please, whenever I please. Read a book? Of course! Indulge in a carb-heavy brunch? Why not. Feast my eyes on a retro rom-com? Hell yes!
Read MoreThe first chick-lit book I ever read was Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. I was 11 years old and my older cousin lent it to me. Looking back, it was a teeny bit scandalous for my age. But I loved it. I brought it to Grade 6 for our post-lunch reading block and wanted to get lost in the saucy story for hours. But that’s just one of the early aughts chick-lit books that I loved.
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