I saw an article that asked should authors write their books with the present events occurring? Should the pandemic be included in your story line? How much would your story change? Thought this was interesting. Article by BookBaby “The Coronavirus: The Elephant in The Room.”

I’m putting together my lists of suspects! Things are coming together as I write my first cozy mystery, Photo Bombed! Are you writing a mystery? Listen in for some tips! Nancy J. Cohen’s book Writing the Cozy Mystery is mentioned in this episode.

I watched a webinar by DIYMFA a few weeks back and it talked about growing your newsletter. We’ve discussed this before but I want to revisit it. I also have a surprise! Tune in.

Thinking of Zoe is in revision mode. I did take a break from it so I can come back with a fresh perspective. Plan is to still release in the fall! So many ideas but I’m excited!

If you’ve been following me on Goodreads, you’ll notice Christian Fiction and Cozy Mystery have been added. It’s true I’m branching out to write other genres! Don’t worry sweet romance will be my primary, but I want to try others. Have a listen!

The contest is halfway there at critiquematch.com! I’m glad I was apart of this contest to help fellow writers with their work. Listen to hear my experience.

Christmas Therapy is here! Get your copy, paperback or ebook, and enjoy this sweet holiday romance! Christmas in July! Click here https://books2read.com/u/b5Q1rA

I did an interview with blogger/writer/editor Kirsten McNeill’s blog “The Art is Ours.” I share in the post my experiences as a Black woman as we deal with racism in this country and around the world. Not to mention my experience as a Black writer. No, I don’t speak for the entire Black community, but I can tell one thing, “the look” is real. Check out this link to read the full interview! https://kirstenmcneill.com/daria-white-author-interview

As I judge in the FictionFive contest, I saw some key things that stood out in the manuscripts. We all know the basics to a certain extent. I say never stop learning. Be willing to keep growing. Listen in to some tips I’ve given to the entries I’m reading.

My next novel I’m working on is The Wedding Report! I have three plot twists in the making so I’m in revision mode. Thinking of Zoe is underway, and there’s one more day to sign up for contest. Are you ready? critiquematch.com is mentioned in this episode.