8 Steps to planning an epic, budget-friendly backyard grad party

START EARLY! This will give you the most flexibility and pricing with everything from tent, table and chair rentals to bargain hunting for decor and games. This will also give you the best choice of date for your event, and be sure to tell your grad to communicate early with their friends about when their …

DIY Food Signs & Table Numbers

If you’re looking for an inexpensive, yet boujie way to let guests know what’s on the menu at your next buffet-style party, or need upscale on a budget table numbers, you’re in the right place!For the past several weeks, I’ve been co-planning a baby shower as well as planning my daughter’s high school graduation bash. …

Hello friends! I’ve been quiet…. I know.It’s been a crazy year, hasn’t it? I wish I could say I was holed up like a hermit writing beautiful love stories, but truth be told I haven’t had the energy or time for it. I’ve got a few ideas swirling for a new series but for me, …

Cover Reveal + Release News

Hi Everyone! This certainly has been a long time coming but I’m thrilled to finally announce the release of my second novel, In Search of Jude!I owe my endless gratitude to an AH-MAZING TRIBE of ARC & Beta readers, proof-editors, indie author community groups, and my supportive family & friends for their time and love …

Let it go, and be okay with it

Sometimes, you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. – Dr. Seuss Life gets in the way of my plans, but that’s okay. Why? Because inevitably, I learn something new, or find opportunity to have an impact on someone else’s life when “my plans” aren’t, well, going as planned. …

Ten Things I’ve Learned by Becoming an Author

Life is too short to not learn something from every experience we have. My writing journey began more than six years before I self-published my first novel, with an idea for a narrative that was conceived in the wee hours of the morning while I nursed my infant son. Under the heavy influence of minimal …

Praise for What Sara Said

Nearly two months ago, we celebrated the official release of What Sara Said! Since then, hundreds of readers from around the globe have immersed themselves into Sara’s twisted story of love and heartache. Hear why reviewers are giving M.L. Carrington’s debut novel FIVE STARS, and then grab a copy of What Sara Said to experience the story …