Post-Release Reflections
This past Saturday, my debut novel, Marina, was unveiled to the world: as the clock struck midnight, Amazon’s website refreshed, and there it was. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster. Leading up to the release, I was so nervous. It’s impossible to know what the reception of a creative project will look like. You can pour…
Five Tips for Writing Your First Novel
I have always been an avid writer, but Marina was the first piece of fiction I was able to write until completion. Below are some tips and tricks that helped me get all 72,000 words down on paper. If you’re easily distracted and prone to writer’s block like I am, these tips may be able…
Julienne Smith | Author 