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October Goals

October Goals

I always see October as the last relaxing month before the holiday crazy hits. November is anniversary month, numerous family birthdays, Thanksgiving—not to mention my sister’s due date. December is more birthday and Christmas and then bam. We’re in a new year. Some might think it’s the perfect time to lay low and relax, but what’s the fun in that? This… Read More

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Have a rad weekend

Have a rad weekend

This house is gorgeous. I can not wait for this. I love Allen Arnold (and his new book The Story of With). 15 career tips from smart women. One of these days, I’ll have capsule wardrobe. I love Poldark. Season 2 just started back up on Masterpiece classic. If you need to binge watch season one before Sunday (hint: you… Read More

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Weekend Reads

Weekend Reads

The weekend is coming up. With more fall like weather (hopefully), it’s the perfect time to curl up with a good book, and lose yourself. Last year, I told you to binge read Nadine Brandes’ A Time to Die. This year, I’m telling you to binge read the second in the series, A Time to Rise (and you’re in luck!… Read More

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My favorite podcast episodes

My favorite podcast episodes

I have a handful of go-to podcasts that I don’t ever miss an episode of—that’s another post in and of itself. The episodes below are my favorite from my favorite. These are the podcast episodes that sent me scrambling for a pen and paper to take notes—and then rewinding and listening again.   on “being busy” | Elise Gets Crafty… Read More

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September: Currently

September: Currently

drinking lots of tea because I haven’t gotten into town to get decent coffee to drink. having fun at the gym. I’ve stepped it up a notch with some calisthenics in addition to my cardio elliptical love. planning family dinners. Loving getting ideas from Dinner the Playbook. anxious over the fact that I have turned All the Lies You Cannot… Read More

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In Review: Women in Science

In Review: Women in Science

Rachel Ignotogsky’s Women in Science is a seriously fun book. Rachel gives a quick bio of fifty women scientists who changed the world. I’m excited to read this book with Elsie—she will love learning about girl heroes, and she’ll have fun with the illustrations. Speaking of, the amazing visuals (and doodles) may be one of my most favorite parts. This book is… Read More

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Book Report: August

Book Report: August

School started last month and it was just crazy, so I only got two books actually completed. But I have a lofty goal for September, let’s see if I can plow through! Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? | Mindy Kaling: I needed a funny book to read, and this one did it. It was more a collection of essay… 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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