“Don't get hung up on one story. I didn't start writing new stories for a long while in my writing journey.  I was emotionally attached to one particular story which held my progress back. You have to know when to let go of a story and start a new one. It's important to keep writing new ideas.”

“Sometimes a critique partner or editor suggests a change to wording that definitely improves the manuscript. Other times, they might suggest a change that doesn't feel right to me. I listen to my intuition and choose the words that have a rhythm and read-aloud quality that resonates with me the most.”