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Top 3 Podcasts (to beat the commute)

Top 3 Podcasts (to beat the commute)

I have recent acquired a bit of a commute to town. Recently while traveling home, I honestly felt like I was going to pull my hair out if I had to listen to the radio blaring the same song one more time. So I turned off the radio and started getting caught up on my podcasts. Here are three podcasts… Read More

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Quick and Easy DIY Notebook Covers

Quick and Easy DIY Notebook Covers

Writers have to have their notebooks (we are not going to count how many I currently have). And while I prefer my Moleskines plain-jane, I like my notebooks anything but. I’m not sure why. I just fill them with scribbles (kinda literally since when I write long-hand, I let it all out. What it looks like on the page is sometimes… Read More

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What I’m Reading

title // Taken author // Dee Henderson genre // Romantic Suspense (adult) thoughts // Dee Henderson takes me back to my high school days. I devoured anything and everything written by Dee back then (and if I remember correctly I’m pretty sure I was grounded from reading a couple of times, because I couldn’t put her books down and wasn’t getting… Read More

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Review: The Choosing

Review: The Choosing

Oh. My. Gosh. Really. After reading this 424 page book and that’s what I got to say. I know, I know. That’s not a review, but gosh. Rachelle Dekker can write a book! There seemed to be buzz around the web questioning whether Rachelle was going to live up to the hype. I mean, her dad is Ted Dekker (yes,… Read More

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Currently

Currently

wishing. There was such a thing as a laundry fairy. . . loving. Rachelle Dekker’s The Choosing. I’ll have a longer post on it this week, but seriously one of the best debuts I’ve read this year. Also, loving this three day weekend. (And since it’s a three day weekend, I know you need something good to read . …. Read More

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Friday Links

Friday Links

Just some randomly cool stuff I found on the web this week. This is basically true. My bestie introduced me to this wonder over the weekend and now I’m scouring my town over trying to get my hands on a box (we found it while in Nashville and I should have bought it, but I didn’t). I may just have… Read More

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How to Read More Books Faster

How to Read More Books Faster

I read a lot of books, but I’m not what you would call a fast reader. In the past couple of weeks, I’ve gotten quiet a few “How do you read so fast? And with little ones, work, writing, etc. . .” that I thought I’d make a post out of it. Some might find my ways cheating, but here’s… 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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