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Scrapbooking on the Go

Scrapbooking on the Go

I have always been goggly eyed over the way that Amy Tangerine scrapbooks on the go. I knew that in order to actually scrapbook our beach trip from November that I was going to have to do something different than collecting all my shtuff and compiling it into something fun when we got home — honestly, Christen doesn’t do so… Read More

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5 on Friday (on Saturday)

5 on Friday (on Saturday)

. . . 5 on Friday (on Saturday) because sometimes life gets away from you and you forget to/run out of time to actually post on Friday . . . 1. Andy and I went on our first “out” date night since Oliver was born. Got my mom to watch E and D and we went as saw a movie… Read More

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What I’m Reading

What I’m Reading

  title: I’d Tell You I’d Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You author: Ally Carter genre: YA Fiction thoughts: I’ve been wanting to read this for a while (in fact, I think it was recommended in a college class that I took . . . eight years ago). It’s purely “bubble gum”, fun read and so far… Read More

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Workspace Wednesday

Workspace Wednesday

Between Oliver’s growth spurt and clingy-ness (literally I have 45 seconds to take a shower in the morning before all hell breaks loose when Oliver realizes that mommy is no longer in the room and daddy is holding him) my workspace today is the side table. I’m going to attempt to get some words written in “the book” today as… Read More

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Reviewed: Vertical Vegetable Gardening

Reviewed: Vertical Vegetable Gardening

I have what you call a very black thumb. I seriously can’t keep anything alive (and apparently, in the case of my tomato plants, if I can keep it alive, it doesn’t produce any fruit). That doesn’t stop me from dreaming of gardening every year. Last year (or was it the year before that? Goodness time flies) my buddy Angela… Read More

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The birth of Oliver Scout

The birth of Oliver Scout

From the beginning everyone told me Scout’s birth was going to go fast—in some ways it was fast, but in others it took forever. I started having semi light contractions on Christmas. Enough to know it was a contraction, but not enough to actually think anything was happening (and this is right around the time the plague hit the Krumm… Read More

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5 on Friday

5 on Friday

1. So I started an author Facebook page. Be sure to follow me for all the latest updates on my book writing journeys. 2. Litfuse is having a monthly book club! The first book up is Kisses from Katie — you should probably join us because that would be all kinds of awesome. (Please, please, pretty please? Yes, that’s 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…
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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.
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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!
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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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