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

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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!
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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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