Two weeks ago, I self-published my first novel through CreateSpace.com (an Amazon company). I hope to plan a book release party sometime in January 2016. My friends and family have been extremely supportive. One of my most rewarding experiences in event planning was in November 2012. I successfully planned and promoted the Steampunk Makers Fair at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, WI. The event was free for patrons and we predicted nearly 500 people attended between 5pm and 11pm. All of the vendors at this holiday sale were extremely pleased (and some were even shocked) at the attendance this event recieved, as well as their profits.Since then, I have realized my ability to rally interest in Milwaukee was quite substaintial. So I continued my long term dream of journalism and blogging, through the outlet of Milwaukee Art Life. This blog features local artistic talent of many people I've met over the years. I have been saturated in Milwaukee's art culture since I was a little girl, so it came natural to write about it.