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Stephen King on Reading (and Writing)

Stephen King on Reading (and Writing)

Found a great post (and reminder) on Go Teen Writers last week. This is one thing that baffles me—when a wanna-be-author says they hate to read. I mean really . . . how does that work? Anyways, here is my answers to the question posted on Go Teen Writers. I’d love to hear the answers to them in the comments!… Read More

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Hello, June

Hello, June

Hello, June I have big plans for you. June is vacation month. This whole family needs it. June is getting ready for nephew month. Only one more month before this awesome little person makes his arrival and we are all on pins and needles to meet this fantastic little boy. June is finish the first “real” draft of the book…. Read More

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I’ll be right back

Life has completely taken over. Between a fussy baby, work, keeping the house clean, getting ready for Mother’s Day, getting ready for a wedding, and trying to get my novel finished up, thinking about blogging this week makes me feel like I can’t breathe. So. Instead of being a flaky blogger, I’m taking a break this week. I’ll see you… Read More

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7 Random Confessions

1. I always, always have a book with me. As a pastor’s kid growing up, we never knew if dad was going to have visitation after church. Generally that meant either waiting in a hospital waiting room, or waiting in the car (house visits). So in order to keep the boredom at bay (and keep me from “fighting” with my… Read More

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5 Things on Friday

5 Things on Friday

1. Our little bitty town finally moved up a smidgen in the world—we got a cupcake bakery! Yesterday I surprised E with a girls date and we went and got our cupcake on. It was perfect. She ate the icing, I ate the cupcakes. Next time, I’m saving two bucks and getting her the frosting shot. 2. This post on writing… Read More

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Quick Craft: Elastic Bookmark

      A dear sweet friend had a birthday this week. Being short on time (and still recovering from dress shopping with three kids on Saturday) I decided to make this cute bookmark. I’ve been a long time follower (and big fan) of Wild Olive’s blog and I love, love, love her little patterns. I downloaded the book pattern… Read More

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Character Series Part 1

Jump on over to Neysa’s blog today where she discusses compelling character components! All part of a great fun series she’s running (I’ll be guest posting soon so be on the look out for that as well!)

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

Every. Single. Time. Every. Single. Time.
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?
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