I am honored to be included in this year's 35 Over 35, which celebrates 35 debuts in 2016 by writers over 35. Writer Kera Yonker and publicist Sarah Russo began the list in 2014. Los Angeles Times Book Critic David Ulin wrote a column, "Celebrating Late Bloomers With 35 Over 35," dedicated...

Today begins the official six-month countdown to my book launch and yes, I'm a ball of nerves. I am also eternally grateful to be surrounded by supremely talented women like Chia Chong of Chia Chong Photography, Jules de Jesus Fritz of Dollface by Jules and Nikki Edwards of ColorBoxx Salon, who...