River Diaries: Notes from the Novel

I’m still in the middle of writing River—these are the moments that have wrecked me, made me laugh, or stuck with me as the story unfolds. These are the snippets you didn’t ask for and I probably should keep to myself until the book is finished… but I won’t. You’re welcome.

  • Out of Sync

    Just a little late night novel break.(Like a snack break, but with emotions instead of Cheez-Its.) Wrote this line and it lowkey wrecked me. River gets under my skin in the best way. It’s quiet line, but one that says so much—especially if you get to know River. “River didn’t move. Their heartbeats being the…

  • Love & Pigeons

    You may or may not have noticed how quiet it’s been in the void this week. Not for lack of writing, believe me the words are coming, they’re just all being given to River. But I wrote a scene this week that made me smile and I thought you might like a little glimpse into…