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::december currently

::december currently

reading The Cuckoo’s Calling for book club listening to Beyond the To Do List podcast (I’m so behind on all my podcasts, trying to get caught up!) experimenting with sugar scrubs to spoil teachers and mail persons this season watching the last season on Longmire (*sniff) working on a fun guest post for S. W. Ellenwood getting used to Andy’s new work… Read More

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#RealLifeWriter: Gillian Bronte Adams

#RealLifeWriter: Gillian Bronte Adams

Congratulations to Joann Ansley who won a copy of Toni Shiloh’s Returning Home! Scroll below for a chance to win a copy of Gillian Bronte Adams’ Orphan’s Song! What is the title of your book? My current series is called The Songkeeper Chronicles. Books One and Two are out right now, Orphan’s Song and Songkeeper, and the third book, Song of… Read More

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How to Show Love to Your Favorite Author Without Spending a Dime

How to Show Love to Your Favorite Author Without Spending a Dime

On a tight budget this year? That’s ok! Here are some ways you can show love to your favorite author without spending a dime. Pep Talks. Writing can be hard sometimes. There’s a lot of doubt that goes into each and every page. We all need a special sidekick to talk us off the this-is-garbage-and-I-am-never-writing-another-word ledge (trust me. My sidekicks have talked… Read More

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#RealLifeWriter: Toni Shiloh

#RealLifeWriter: Toni Shiloh

Congratulations to Jaime Jo Wright who won  e-copy or audiobook of April Lynn Newell’s The Reconciling! Enter below for your chance to win a copy of Toni Shiloh’s Returning Home! What is the title of your book? Returning Home, Book 1 in the Freedom Lake series What was the inspiration behind your book? I wanted to know what would happen if the hero lost… Read More

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Release Day Blitz: Ever the Brave

Release Day Blitz: Ever the Brave

I am so excited that EVER THE BRAVE by Erin Summerill is available now and that I get to share the news! If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author Erin Summerill, be sure to check out all the details below. This blitz also includes a giveaway for a 3 finished copies of the book courtesy of Erin, HMH, Rockstar Book Tours. So… Read More

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Pep Talk

Pep Talk

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November Loves: Reading Nook Edition

November Loves: Reading Nook Edition

chair | lamp | throw | side table | candle I’m ignoring that it’s almost midnight (and I’m going to have to be up in five hours . . . ok six after I hit the snooze button half a dozen times). Instead I’m picking out some of my favorite items from at Arhaus.com—creating the perfect book nook. If you’ve known me… Read More

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Podcaster @exploringtheblankpagepodcast | Author of On the Golden Cliffs & It Happened at Christmas & Meet Me at the Christmas Cottage

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What do you need to stop thinking (or over thinkin What do you need to stop thinking (or over thinking) about and just do?
Hi. My name is Christen and I do not write in one Hi. My name is Christen and I do not write in one genre…
Are you afraid of the blank page? Try this! Are you afraid of the blank page? Try this!
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Just a reminder. There is no guarantee one (or any) of these pitches will be picked up by the publisher! This is all for fun and games and to bring my readers along side me in the process!
Which one is your favorite? 
Just a reminder. Which one is your favorite? 
 
Just a reminder. There is no guarantee one (or any) of these pitches will be picked up by the publisher! This is all for fun and games and to bring my readers along side me in the process!
CK 3. Enemies to lovers. Record store. Tragedy. Th CK 3. Enemies to lovers. Record store. Tragedy. Thrifting. Small town that feels a lot like Stars Hollow.
CK 2. Enemies to lovers. Summer love. Foster famil CK 2. Enemies to lovers. Summer love. Foster families.Skateboarding girl. YouTube sensation. Artist.
CK 1. Love triangle. Epic rap opera. Oklahoma farm CK 1. Love triangle. Epic rap opera. Oklahoma farm. Hot summer. Sisters. Angry attack rooster. Baby ducks.
Note: While I can’t share many (re: hardly any) Note: While I can’t share many (re: hardly any) details, and at the end of the day, it’s up to my publish which story (if any) they want, I did want to show you what I’m working on, and give you a little sneak peek behind the curtain!
✌️out May. ✌️out May.
It Happened at Christmas It Happened at Christmas
Ever felt like your writing journey is a never-end Ever felt like your writing journey is a never-ending cycle of doubt? 

Tag someone who’s also chasing the full-time author dream! 👇

In our latest episode, we dive into the real struggles of transitioning from part-time to full-time writing. It’s not just about the words on the page; it’s about the daily habits and mindset shifts that lead to success.

We discuss the importance of keeping a writer’s log to track progress and hold ourselves accountable. It’s a game-changer! 

Writing is more than just a passion; it’s a commitment to our goals. And sometimes, that means adjusting expectations and embracing the unique path we’re on. 

What’s your biggest challenge in your writing journey? Let’s chat about it!

Full episode - link in bio.

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#WritersLife #FullTimeAuthor #WritingCommunity #AuthorsOfInstagram #WritersJourney
If you haven’t tried Murder Mystery (the drink b If you haven’t tried Murder Mystery (the drink by @liquiddeath) then you should AND THEN you can try Murder Mystery (the book by me) coming out next year with HarperCollins!! 

Note: Murder Mystery is the working title … I’ll have a title reveal soonish …
Okay... it’s all good, but this part... :) Okay... it’s all good, but this part... :)
Atlas of Neely Spencer available now on Substack! Atlas of Neely Spencer available now on Substack!
She is still my favorite professor ever...even if She is still my favorite professor ever...even if she did laugh and tell me there was no way I’d be able to be a mom + a writer...
But seriously though. Do you really want to know w But seriously though. Do you really want to know which genre I write (the answer is, yes…) or what the book is about (it’s about people doing things and there’s probably kissing at some point) Also, it should be a crime to run out of coffee, and remind me again why we have to be on social media? Number 4 why? Just why?

What are your top 5 horror movies?
I might be guilty of falling in love with a side c I might be guilty of falling in love with a side character ... or two.
Why do you write? Is it just about getting publis Why do you write?

Is it just about getting published or making money? Or is there a deeper reason fueling your fire?

Drop a 🔥 if you’re still working on clarifying your why—trust us, it makes all the difference in staying motivated.

We’ve spent years chasing publication, but it wasn’t until we remembered our true purpose—creating stories that inspire and uplift—that our passions reignited. Knowing why we write helps us push through the frustrations and keep going, even when it’s hard (because, y’all—writing is hard).

Your why isn’t just a line in your bio; it’s the fire that keeps you writing through the setbacks and self-doubt. So, what’s yours? Share below, we want to hear it!

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