This blog uses International Coffee Day as a warm, accessible entry point into the craft of character building. It explores how coffee habits, personal rituals, favorite brands, and everyday preferences can reveal personality, deepen backstory, and help readers connect with fictional characters across genres. The easiest way to fully round out a character is by creating a character sheet. You don't only make half your coffee or skip a step while making it so why only make a h

Monday Moments with M. G. is a behind-the-scenes look at the stories, books, creative projects, and community growing around M. G. L. Each installment shares publishing news, new releases, works in progress, reader resources, event opportunities, and milestones from the writing journey. Whether you are a reader, parent, educator, librarian, homeschool family, or fellow book lover, this blog is a place to stay connected and celebrate each new chapter with us. Be safe and have

This Monday Moments post shares the latest news from M. G. L. and gives readers a quick look at several exciting updates happening at once. It highlights the launch of the kids’ website, the opening of the Shopify store, the near completion of Sequins: A Dorchester Sisters Novel, current book availability, and the creative projects coming next. The post is written for readers, families, educators, librarians, and supporters who want to stay connected with the books, upcoming