Our world is diverse, and readers want to see diversity reflected in the stories they read. Writing diverse characters isn’t always easy. It's time for writers to think hard about how they write characters that don’t look like them. Here are some tips to help. Remember to R.E.A.C.H. Research – Research before you write about a marginalized community. Writers need to make sure they understand the people who live in these communities. Also, remember Google is not your god. Web

If only I had more time, resources, and creative ideas. There’s never enough time for me to answer my emails, add to my blog post, respond to FB posts, or edit manuscripts. I often find myself saying, “if only.” I don’t want to add to my list if only I’d spent time with God. When I neglect my time with Him, I find my if only turns into I can’t. I've tried to think of a spiffy acronym to give helpful suggestions to remember ways to deal with the if only in life, but none

This conference has greatly impacted my life over the years. I know if you can attend the virtual one in October it will impact you as well. https://publishingincolor.com/publishing-in-color-online-conference-fall-2022/

National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture, heritage, and contributions of Hispanic Americans each year. The event began in 1968 to celebrate the contributions and achievements of the diverse cultures within the Hispanic community. In honor of the month, I want to give a shoutout to my friend and fellow author Xochitl Dixon who wrote the children's book Different Like Me. This book features a wonderful variety of children with unique qualities. Xochitl (So-Cheel) E.