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The Saturday Night Supper Club

The Saturday Night Supper Club

You guys. This book. You know when you find those authors and you just want to gobble up everything they’ve written? Carla Laureano is one of those authors for me. So I was just ecstatic when I bumped into her last year at the ACFW conference and heard about her new book. And this book. It was worth waiting for…. Read More

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Buddy Reads: Invictus

Buddy Reads: Invictus

Buddy Reads is a fun feature where me and bookish friends read the same book, rave (or rant)  about it via text message, and then write a quick review so you can decide if you’d like to read it or not. For this buddy read, I was joined by Emilie from CreateExploreRead and Kara from So_Chaotic. Christen says: I loved… Read More

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What I Read: January

What I Read: January

Metro Girl | Janet Evanovich: This is a bubble gum book that I absolutely flew through. It was a fun, fast paced book that was great for all the traveling and busy work time that was happening at the beginning of January. Warcross | Marie Lu: I read this one after a friend practically begged me to read it —… Read More

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Saving My Life Right Now: January

Saving My Life Right Now: January

Hot baths. For a year my tub was broken. Over the weekend, my husband fixed it and oh man. I didn’t realize how much I had been missing hot, relaxing baths! I’ve been using lots of epson salt mixed with essential oils, but I’m looking forward to getting some bath bombs — do you have a favorite? Homemade dry shampoo (in… Read More

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January Faves

January Faves

One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six Really thinking about grabbing one of these baskets as a catch all for random books in my office — ones that I’ve pulled off the shelf but have yet to put back. I love keep cups! Ones of these days I’m going to splurge and buy myself one. Patchouli oil is my favorite… Read More

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Currently :: January

Currently :: January

ready to get settled in a normal rhythm (yes, it’s half way through the month and we still haven’t gotten there). wanting to start running, but I hate it so much, so it’s been a challenge (the cold hasn’t helped) determined to stick to my morning quiet time routine. I’m loving it. excited to start working with Friends of the Library. loving… Read More

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Whole30: Mid-Month Check Up

Whole30: Mid-Month Check Up

I have one word for the mid-way check up. Eggs. Holy cow have I been eating all the eggs! I think my favorite so far is eggs, mushrooms, and kale. June to December of last year, I didn’t eat any meat, so I’m still trying to keep my meat intake to a minimum—mostly just once a day, if I do… Read More

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Podcaster @themarginswriting | Author of It Happened at Christmas & a YA Murder Mystery releasing with HaperCollins Blink Summer 2027

I’ve been hanging on to some fun secret news for I’ve been hanging on to some fun secret news for a hot minute and today’s the day we finally get to announce!!

Watch this page for a special announcement coming today! 

(Hint: if you’re subscribed to the newsletter, you already found out…)
Yeah. Kinda Chic. Yeah. Kinda Chic.
Gotta love it!!! Gotta love it!!!
It Happened at Christmas is a sweet YA rom-com set It Happened at Christmas is a sweet YA rom-com set at a boarding school…at Christmas. 

Available now!
Available now!!! Available now!!!
✨ Follow me 😆😆 ✨ Follow me 😆😆
Project Grinch character inspo (yes, I realize thi Project Grinch character inspo (yes, I realize this is Spider Man and Supergirl. Hush) 

Three months!!
Kicking my feet with glee! Who’s ready to go bac Kicking my feet with glee! Who’s ready to go back to Iverson?! Project Grinch incoming in three-ish months…
Want to read Project Grinch first? 

While I don’t have a lot to tell you about the storyline, the general idea is if the Grinch and Buddy the Elf were stuck on a roadtrip together at Christmas time (the Grinch is female in this story!) 

If you like YA fiction, rom-coms, and Christmas stories, you hopefully will enjoy Project Grinch. 

What do you say? Wanna help me out? Spaces are limited and you’ll be notified by August 17th of acceptance!
… it’s my favorite … it’s my favorite
Project Grinch commencing! I’m really excited Project Grinch commencing! 

I’m really excited to bring you this story — yes, I’ve been talking about it for years and this is the year it is finally happening!!
That was twelve years ago... and I almost listened That was twelve years ago... and I almost listened. 

I’m really glad I didn’t. To be honest, this person wasn’t wrong. At the time I wasn’t very good at writing. It was early on in my career. Hearing that I should give up was a punch to my gut and I had two choices. 

I could listen, and not write ever again.

OR

I could buckle down and get better. 

I chose to get better. I still don’t think I’ve “arrived” but I am a lot better than I was then. 

So this is me telling you — don’t ever stop dreaming, don’t ever stop learning, and don’t take bad advice. 

You got this. I’m cheering for you.
The story behind how the Murder Mystery came to be The story behind how the Murder Mystery came to be …
Seriously. Why couldn’t my brain come up with th Seriously. Why couldn’t my brain come up with this sooner?
Follow for books, writing, coffee, chickens, and a Follow for books, writing, coffee, chickens, and all the behind the scenes (cause I don’t gate keep)
Follow for book vibes, writing, and coffee love. Follow for book vibes, writing, and coffee love.
The M**der Mystery is turned in!! There is no more The M**der Mystery is turned in!! There is no more deadline chaos and it’s… weird. 

Never fear - we’re on to the next project! Stay tuned for all the little hints on which story I’m working on next!
Let’s talk about non negotiables for a good edit Let’s talk about non negotiables for a good editing session… 

What are yours?
🎄🎅 — here we go again! I’ve been talkin 🎄🎅 — here we go again!

I’ve been talking about this one for a minute and the time to get it done is now. ❤️ Do you know which story I’m working on next?
I’ve tried reading through my manuscript on my c I’ve tried reading through my manuscript on my computer… tried on my kindle (but reading a PDF on my kindle is stupid) nothing was working. So, we’re down to the last 100 pages (and consequently the ones with the most changes) so I relented and printed everything off so I can read a physical copy! 🎉 here we go. Let’s finishing this thing!
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