the Curious

Welcome to the musings of a career consultant. I like to tell stories and examine the world around those stories. Join me as I stumble and fumble through consulting, publishing, and nonsense in between.

  • Let’s be so authentic with one another: going into querying as a brand-new writer feels a lot like showing up to a barbecue with dollar-store paper plates. No spare hands, no support, no manual. You just start piling your plate and fumbling with sauce-covered fingers, trying not to make a bad impression. I started this…