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Running… Running… Run?

Running… Running… Run?

I’m going to be completely honest. We’re talking about confession time. I feel like I should say something like “Forgive me, Father, it’s been XX since I’ve ran.” (those two XX would represent three weeks… yes. It’s been that long). It’s sad really. Three weeks ago when I ran the pain in my calves/shins was so bad. With every stomp… Read More

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The List

Today my little brother (or maybe I should say younger since it’s been a very long time since he’s been shorter then me) got on a plane headed for half a world away (and as we found out today a whole day ahead of us as well). These past couple of weeks of having him home have been so much… Read More

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This Week

So my friend, Tricia Goyer, shared on her blog her coming week. So I thought it’d be fun to share what I’m up to this week 🙂 Today: Couple of errands this morning that included a trip to the library (maybe our new Monday thing?) and lunch with daddy who is training today (in the hot sun! say a prayer… Read More

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The Weekender

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Summer Manifesto

Inspired by Ali Edwards (On the left) 1. Read 50 books 2. Family runs 3. Write Penpals 4. Eat LOTS of watermelon 5. Eat more Fresh/Raw 6. Weekly library trip 7. Very little TV 8. Backyard Movie (the middle) FUN STUFF (so we always have ideas) +paint +playdough +swim +play kitchen +bake cookies +have a tea party +build tents +paint… Read More

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98 Cent Flip Flops

98 Cent Flip Flops

Black flip flops is my life staple (really— I hardly wear any other shoes). We had a rough go the past month– which included buying 3 pairs of black flip flops. Each pair to replace another. And then, on whim, while randomly at Wal-Mart I grabbed this pair. They were 98 cents, what could I lose. These have lasted me… Read More

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Welcome June: Goals

Welcome June: Goals

+Write for 30 minutes 3 times a week +Get a good start on the eBook +Take one day off a week (this is going to be hard) +Run 3 times a week (three seems to be the magic number this month)

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

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!
I’m looking forward to the @hooked_and_bookedeve I’m looking forward to the @hooked_and_bookedevents coming this weekend (July 18) at @marigoldsbookstore in Bartlesville, OK! This is a free event, but is ticketed, so make sure you get your tickets now before they are gone! 

I’ll have copies of It Happened at Christmas and Meet Me at the Christmas Cottage (as long as they are delivered in time!!) I have free Neely Spencer swag, and if you want to know the big secret I teased a couple weeks ago ... I’ll have information on that as well!! 

Are you planning on coming?
Meet me in five! Do we have anything in common? I’m going to be honest, I don’t know if fun fact number five is fun or just proves my commitment to winning…but it’s true and from then on I was known on campus as Goldie.
I’m super excited to be participating in @hooked I’m super excited to be participating in @hooked_and_bookedevents  at @marigoldsbookstore in a little over a week! 

I’ll have copies of It Happened at Christmas for sale, friendship bracelets to hand out, and maybe some more fun stuff ... you’ll just have to come say hi to find out!! 

(And I’ll have more information on that super secret thing that I can’t share online yet... come say “Hi!” and I’ll give you the inside scoop!!)
Annnnnd the @realmmakers book haul… there’s a Annnnnd the @realmmakers book haul… there’s a little more than 9…
Hi! I’m Christen and yep, I write in lots of gen Hi! I’m Christen and yep, I write in lots of genres. Currently I have a YA rom com out, an adult rom com, my YA murder mystery comes out with HarperCollins Blink next summer, I’m serially releasing a historical fantasy on Substack (it’s free!), and I’m working on a YA dystopian to be Kickstarted next year! 

You never know what the next story I’ll be working on is, but I promise we’ll have fun! Would love for you to follow along on this crazy adventure! 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Grab your copy of It Happen at Christmas today for Grab your copy of It Happen at Christmas today for all your Christmas in July reading! 🫶🏼
Atlas of Neely Spencer now available on Substack!! Atlas of Neely Spencer now available on Substack!!
An update on what I’m working on! An update on what I’m working on!
It is this amazing persons birthday today. To know It is this amazing persons birthday today. To know Emilie is to know joy and love and good stories and what a hard worker looks like and and and… she’s one of my favorite people forever and one day I’ll talk her into being my neighbor (ok. Probably not, but I’ll keep trying.) Love you, Em! This decade is gonna be our best yet! 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Who’s on your list? Who’s on your list?
And it is 🔥! Cant wait to show you. (and yes, And it is 🔥! Cant wait to show you. 

(and yes, we’re going to ignore that I’m in the kitchen and there’s breakfast pans still on the stove. I’ve been kicked out of my office/off my desk by some well meaning, 3d printing, and Minecraft gaming teens…)
I have some news … and I can share soon. For now I have some news … and I can share soon. For now I’ll just be over here happy dancing. 😆
Whoops. Sorry… not sorry? Whoops. Sorry… not sorry?
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!
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!
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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