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What’s in My Project Notebook?

What’s in My Project Notebook?

One thing I find fascinating is project notebooks. I love seeing how others organize their book projects — some of mine is super organized and other pages (most of the pages) look more like a complete brain dump. This is the project notebook for my project All the Lies You Cannot Know. There is so much brain dumping and randomness that… Read More

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Day In the Life: Gillian Bronte Adams

Day In the Life: Gillian Bronte Adams

I don’t know that I have a “typical” writing day yet. Right now, every day is different, and I never really know what the next will hold. So, here’s a glimpse at a day last week when I was in the midst of a KILLER scene that did NOT want to be written while on a writing retreat (aka taking… Read More

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#ThursdayAesthetic: Supporting Character

#ThursdayAesthetic: Supporting Character

For this week’s aesthetic the theme was supporting character. Carter is the supporting character in my current novel I’m shopping around to agents, All the Lies You Cannot Know. Carter is my MC’s best friend (and honestly has stolen my heart). She’s a tiny spitfire (only 5 foot), but someone who will get in someone’s face to take up for you. Hopefully one… Read More

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#RealLifeWriter: Tabitha Caplinger

#RealLifeWriter: Tabitha Caplinger

HI!! I’m a writer. (I put that out there first because it still feels weird to say. I have no idea why but it does, and I’m all about embracing the awkward.) I write books. More specifically I wrote three books (the third one is releasing May 1st. EEK!). They are about sassy chicks who slay demons and love pie…. Read More

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#ThursdayAesthetic: Setting

#ThursdayAesthetic: Setting

Sneak peek of my new project for #ThursdayAesthetic (created by the ever wonderful Jessica James)! Lovingly referred to as Corburns Grove for now because I’m terrible at titling anything. For now. Enjoy — details coming soon-ish (maybe)

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#RealLifeWriter: Laurie Lucking

#RealLifeWriter: Laurie Lucking

Congratulations to Samuel who won a copy of Gillian Bronte Adams’ Orphan’s Song! Scroll below for a chance to win any e-book from Love2ReadLove2Write Publisher! What is the title of your book? Common (Tales of the Mystics, Book 1) What was the inspiration behind your book? Even though I write fantasy, I have to admit that my projects pretty much always… Read More

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2018 Goals

2018 Goals

I love the start of a new year. I love making goals. This year I made two sets of goals — life/family/home and writing. Today we’re going to talk writing. Other than the general “get an agent” and “finish the sci-fi work in progress” (which are on my list always — I do need to make a good plan of… Read More

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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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