
Update: Check out my latest publications! My 1st published academic essay, “Mentoring in the Wizarding World: Dumbledore & His Literary Ancestors,” in the book, Critical Insights: The Harry Potter Series (June 2015), edited by Lana Whited & Katherine Grimes. My short story “Game Day” is now available online! Thanks to Classic Alice.

The best drink is tea, at least to me.
Photo by Christy
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Hogwarts at Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Photo Taken & Edited by Christy
During the summer of 2012, I got a chance to go to my second Harry Potter conference in Orlando, Florida which was Ascendio (the first one was Infinitus 2010). This was a wonderful experience to not only be around other awesome fellow Harry Potter fans, but also learn more about writing from actual incredible authors who were fans of the series. They really inspired me to strive towards my dream of writing a novel.
In November of 2012, I was willing to take the plunge and participate in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). The experience was incredible. Even though I didn’t get to the goal of 50, 000 words. I still felt like I winner because I wrote 37, 042 words. That was more than I’ve ever written for one story. I also got an opportunity to meet some wonderful local writers through the South Texas Scribes.
I’ve participated in the first session of Camp NaNoWriMo 2013 in April. I’ve won with writing 30,000 words and completing my novella. I continue to participate in Camp NaNoWriMo and NaNoWriMo when I can. I graduated with my Masters of Arts in English Literature in May 2017.

Blogs Written By My Friends:
Christina Farley’s Official Blog
Jane Austen in the Digital Era
Ascendancy – Sequel to The Road Below
Reviews, Articles, and Creative Press by Lauren Lyman
Miss Matters | A Modern advice column
Creative Musings / Worth a Thousand Words
Blogging For Blue Heart Designs
Word Bull – Fill it to the rim w/Word Bull
baby I’m a weeper, a heavy reader, a light sleeper / poetic flesh
Caitlin Bailey Film and Photography
Sunny Side Up: The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Creative Touch / Write On Wendy
The Dark Mind of Michael – Noveling and Musings
Ice Cream Castles in the Air / Daily Enduring Truth
SkyyTV | Television for the Modern Mind
Jessica Olivarez-Mazone | South Texas educator and technology advocate
karen alyse – unconditionally me
The Wonderful World of Words and Thoughts of J.K
Favorites:
Learn more about The Harry Potter Alliance and Imagine Better
Plus this chapter: Harry Potter Alliance – South Texas Chapter
Check out the web series, Classic Alice.
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Waitress The Musical – Jenna (Katharine McPhee)

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