Four reasons why reading books improves quality of life. It can be difficult for parents to convince a child or teen to turn off the show...

Growing up, I often found myself in my father's study receiving a lecture that molded my understanding of the power of names and how they...

Paris has gained its reputation for being one of the most majestic cities in the world for a reason. The lights reflecting off the Seine...

Sedona is one of the most incredible locales in the American Southwest. I had the good fortune of tackling some of these trails with a...

I was recently asked to be a part of a short-story anthology featuring the National Parks. While I can't say more about that project at...

It is a well known fact that women who travel alone to remote areas of the world are more likely to put themselves at risk than men. The...

Jennifer Jenkins relates publishing to hiking The Wave.

The Bucket List Writer shares her tips for tackling Scotland, thoughts on discovery writing, and being open to the next adventure.

Good hikes in Utah are as plentiful as marshmallows in a green jello salad. (I've never actually eaten marshmallows in a green jello...

Write What You Know Agents and publishers worth their salt will always tell aspiring authors to "write what they know." When I first...

I am so excited to announce this long awaited project! The Bucket List Writer is a new direction I'm taking my blog to share my...

Tuesday marks a special day for me: The long-awaited release of my non-fiction, Teen Writer's Guide: Your Road Map to Writing. (Find them...

It's every author's dream to see one of those shiny gold medals on their book. Big thank you to the Whitney Academy for recognizing To...

Hello Authors! In this month's episode I talk about how to build strong characters by establishing defining moments, wants and needs,...

The latest YouTube video in the Road Map to Writing series is all about world building by applying fundamental elements necessary to form...

Hello! I'm excited to announce the first video installment of ROAD MAP TO WRITING. This new YouTube channel is my way of sharing some of...

I've found that every book I write has a different source of inspiration. Sometimes it's the idea for a character, at other times, a...

The work and words of women have been largely subjugated throughout history. This month marks the 100th Anniversary of when American...

Whether you’re a teacher or a Kid-Lit or Young Adult author promoting a book, running an effective writing workshop for kids is a great...