by McKenzie | Jul 10, 2022 | Blog, Craft (Writing Tips), My Writing Challenges
Happy Sunday, friends! I hope you’re having an amazing weekend. A few minutes ago on Medium, I shared the news that I’ll be participating in this year’s BYOB (Blog Your Own Book), hosted by Shaunta Grimes. The point is to blog every day throughout...
by McKenzie | Jun 17, 2022 | Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges, Blog, Books, Newsletter
Hi everyone! Somehow, it’s JULY already, and I’m back! How is everyone’s summer going? I just had my 34th birthday, and tourist season is in full swing over here in Croatia. The difference this year from our 2021 summer here is that all businesses...
by McKenzie | Nov 10, 2021 | Blog, Craft (Writing Tips), Publishing & Marketing Tips
Newsflash: Did you know if your writing career, you’re likely to come across approximately a dozen different types of editors? With confusing names (they aren’t all called editors!) and some overlapping territory (do you need a Copy Editor… or a Proofreader?), how...
by McKenzie | Nov 5, 2021 | Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges, Newsletter
Happy Friday, friends! How did everyone enjoy their Halloween season? October was an absolute whirlwind for me. My now-7-year-old daughter, Cadence, and now-3-year-old son, Grayson, both had their birthdays, which we celebrated on the day with a few friends and fun...
by McKenzie | Aug 1, 2019 | Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges, Blog, My Poems
Hi all! I’m happy to announce my poem, “Daughter Wild,” was featured in Issue 10 of Young Ravens Literary Review, which is live as of today! You can read the issue here, and you’ll find my poem on page 22! I also want to give a nod to Wolverine...