Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
How to Get a Book Deal: My Story
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...
Abigail Grace: 3 Months Old
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...
My Book has a Website & Perks for Pre-Ordering!
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...
Nanny or Daycare? My Plans for Baby #2
I hate to type it, but my maternity leave is coming to an end very soon. My first pregnancy, I took only 6 weeks off before working again and this time, I took 8 weeks -- still not enough for me! I enjoy my job, but you know how it is 🙂 Life resumes and we do what we...
Leaving Cloud 9: The Trailer and Reason Behind Why We Wrote It
*Pre-order now This post & trailer is in reference to my forthcoming book, "Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma and Mental Illness." You can read more about the announcement here. A video trailer about the book,...
Abigail Grace: The Birth Story
Hey everyone -- meet my daughter, Abigail Grace Sylvester! She arrived by induction two days before her due date on March 7, 2018 and we are so happy she finally made an appearance! She is six days old today and I wanted to share her birth story on the blog before it...