One of the things I’m trying to get better at is reading more fiction. I read religiously anyway, but it’s usually blog posts and other learning material– which is never-ending. It’s not easy to read fiction when I’m so focused on the business side of being an author, including writing blogs/books/stories and editing. So, how do I sneak some fiction into my routine? By force, of course.
Read moreAuthor: Palessa
Palessa is the author of the Baxter Family Saga series about a wealthy South Florida family with a dangerous legacy. While it may sound like the typical billionaire-boyfriend drama, it slaps like a Lifetime Movie meets Dynasty (without the Moldovan Massacre!). When not writing about pretend lives, Palessa lives the country life in western Jamaica.
3 Books That Still Leave Me Awestruck
I’ve mentioned a few times before about a small list of books that opened up my consciousness and really anchored me into understanding how I wanted to write. At least, they gave me a decent starting path that I’m working to follow. So, what were the books and why do they still mean so much to me?
Read moreEyubea Girls: Googling To Help My Lack of Fashion Sense
I will admit right now that I have very little fashion sense. I know names like Vera Wang, Vivian Westwood, and all of them but I can’t really tell them apart much less name the pieces of clothing…I admit to being fashionably challenged, which can be problematic when writing. Thank the gods for Google…and Titanic!
Read moreThe Real Life Character Inspiration for Grayson Baxter Is Dead & I’m Not Sorry
Finding a source of character inspiration can be as easy as looking around at your own family & friends. Behind-the-scenes real life stories are standard stories. Life will always outdo fiction. The drama is when you’re dealing with topics like drug abuse. Those stealth stints of getting high on stuff you can’t even pronounce, someone who has it “in the bag,” you ask yourself, “what the hell am I missing here?” The answer: Your behind […]
Read moreUnchained Hearts: A Few Words About Devil’s Breath
When I was writing Unchained Hearts, I had more than a few ideas in my head. I wanted it to be this twisty-turny drama and what better way to do that than to introduce the use of some drug I was sure not many knew about. Yep, that was the ticket. To do that, I remembered a drug I had heard about years ago and had seen in one of my favorite shows at the […]
Read moreResurrecting The 20+ Year Old Merlon-Drake
Talk about a blast from the past! I’ve mentioned that I have been writin stories since I will an angst-ridden tween of 11. This is one of my old stories. When I say OLD, I think I was about 14/15 when I wrote it. 😱😱 I loved the story but as I read this, I realized just how young I was…
Read morePalessa is on Tap! #TapMyStory
If you’ve never heard of the Tap app, you’re not the only one. I just found it and loved it. It’s so addictive, so fun that I came up with a couple of Tap chat stories of my own! Check them out: SWEET TREAT👉 https://taptap.app.link/kaopLc9sCC 👈 it’s funny (I hope) and ‘WE’LL MEET AGAIN’ 👉 https://taptap.app.link/el2S3HytCC 👈 which is sci-fi-ish and is still ongoing!
Read moreI Knew It! Netflix Binging Can Help With Writing!
I am a huge fan of Netflix and Chill as I don’t watch TV and sometimes, I just want to catch up on some of my favorite shows or check out a movie I didn’t get to watch. Now, I have been inspired by some of the shows I’ve watched but this article puts into words what I already figured: Netflix can help your writing! Check out this cool article here! Now I just need […]
Read moreWhat’s On Deck? Palessa Goes Wattpad…Sorta
It’s been a time and while I have every reason to believe that 2017 will be just as good as 2016, if not BETTER, I must admit to a bit of doubt. It’s like taking one step forward and then two steps back sometimes. What can you do but keep moving?Anyway, I wanted to just update everyone on some new developments that I’m actively working.
Read moreAuthor Palessa Shares Her Experience With Google Ads
Thanks to Nicholas Rossi’s for suggesting I share my AdWords book marketing experience so far.
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