Ericka Andersen

It's high time I did a new book review post, friends! I've been blessed with the ability to read fast and amid distraction, which is why somehow I'm still getting a lot of books done despite having a new baby, a book release and a full-time job. What can I say? I love books! I've done a ton of book reviews, many of which can be found in this link if you need more! And also...I wrote a book! So check it out if you are looking for an inspiring memoir :) Here is a new list I've read recently and hope it will help you make your next selection! 1. Lilac Girls There is an endless supply of World War II novels and for good reason. So many of them are based on incredible, true stories that need to be written. Lilac Girls is no exception! … [Read more...]

One of the biggest questions I've gotten since I announced that my first was being published is how I was able to get a book deal. It's a a far-off dream that many people have but the process is daunting to think about. I'd have been saying for nearly my entire life that I wanted to write a book "someday." So how did my book go from pipe dream to reality? How long did the book take? About 5 years. I would start it and stop, put it away for months at a time. Then I got inspired to finish writing, which you can read about here. How long from getting a book deal to getting published? My book agent took me on as a client in like May of 2017, the book deal came through in August of that year and the book was published in June of … [Read more...]

Age: Almost 13 weeks Weight: 13 pounds Sleep: Um, I hate to say this for the poor mommas out there that don't have good sleepers, but I have been handsomely blessed with an incredible sleeper. She has never gotten up more than twice a night and usually sleeps the majority of the night. Each night is a little different but last night she slept from 7:30pm-5:30am. I mean, I thought Jacob was a good sleeper and even he wasn't doing this well until he hit about 4 months. I honestly feel like I didn't even have to experience newborn sleep deprivation at all. Trust me, ya'll, that is what my BIGGEST fear was because I hate it so so so much. Whether it was answered prayers or pure luck, I'll take it. Oh -- and she was in the Rock n' Play … [Read more...]

Hello friends! We are technically ONE MONTH AWAY from the release of my first book, "Leaving Cloud 9." And now, the book even has it's own website -- check it out here! June 26th is the big day but I have some BIG goals for pre-orders of the book. If each of my social media followers and readers pre-ordered, we would blow that goal out of the water.  Do you have a book club or know of one? I'd LOVE for book clubs to choose "Leaving Cloud 9" for their July reads. It's chock full of a million issues to breakdown and discuss -- from religion to drug addiction to mental illness to the American dream. Plenty of discussion fodder for book lovers to dig into. ***There are a few perks for those pre-order (if you do anything for me, do … [Read more...]