In the chaos of my “freshman” year as an author, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some amazing writers. Justin Rose, author of the fantasy series Tales of Rehavan, stands out in this incredible crowd as well-read, sharp, and with a love (and talent) for lyrical prose.

If you’re an author, you’re also a book seller. And your website is your storefront. Not Amazon, not Barnes & Noble, not even the brick-and-mortar shops that may make room for your tomes. Your website is the one avenue of connection to your readers that you fully control.

I dare anyone to say they are perfect, and that they are unequivocally righteous even by their own standards. Many religions postulate that measuring up is the way to being “good.”

I’m convinced that none of us “measure up.” The message that we can be “good enough” on our own volition leaves us on a path of disappointment and frustration. I want to tell you about a different option.

Reading with dyslexia can be down right defeating. Without early intervention, dyslexic readers can struggle for the rest of their lives. Not just in reading, but in every academic endeavor. It erodes self confidence and limits potential. Here are some things I learned along the way that can be applied to any dyslexic reader at any age.

Writing for the dyslexic reader is not a secret sauce. It’s just good writing. If you’re a writer, here are some ways to make your work more accessible. These principles are universally helpful for any audience, not just those of us with dyslexia.

This is a 3 part blog series exploring the dyslexic experience. Here, I talk about my personal history as a reader and mother of a dyslexic child.

Some of my most productive stints as a writer have been during bouts of deep depression. Some of my best ideas have come about during manic episodes that should have put me in a hospital. For the bipolar person, finding balance and artistic productivity is the true battle.

Being a writer with ADHD can feel overwhelming and unproductive. Here are 7 hacks to turning your “brain disorder” into a super power.

No one appreciates the last page of the novel without the preceding pages. I’m documenting my journey as a writer, particularly focusing on overcoming my mental health and quirky brain, and the arduous process of seeking publication.