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Join the Motherhood and Jane Austen book club discussion TONIGHT!

The Motherhood & Jane Austen Book Club is a place where women can discuss Jane Austen’s novels through the lens of motherhood (you don’t have to be a mother to participate!). For all the details and the reading schedule, click here. We will be having our second live chat TONIGHT Wednesday, April 9th, at 6pm PST (click here for a time… Read More

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What I’m reading

What I’m reading

title: Kisses from Katie author: Katie Davis genre: Non-Fiction thoughts: There are not words to describe the amazingness that is Kisses from Katie. You must go, purchase a copy, and fall in love with Katie and Uganda and Africa—which if you read this book, I promise you will.

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What I’m Reading

What I’m Reading

title: Shatter Me author: Tahereh Mafi genre: YA Fiction thoughts: This one was an interesting one for me (just finished it last night). I loved the author’s flowery prose until the end . . . then it bordered on annoying. And I’m not 100% sure how I feel about the ending. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the book,… Read More

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What I’m Reading

What I’m Reading

  title: Kisses from Katie author: Katie Davis genre: Non-Fiction thoughts: I am loving this book. It’s so . . . good. I am falling in love with Uganda (which thanks to some good friends of ours this country already been in my head and thoughts lately). I highly, highly recommend this book! The strength of Katie is just amazing…. 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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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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What I’m Reading

What I’m Reading

title: 11/22/63 author: Stephen King genre: Adult Fiction thoughts: This book is massive. Like I swear to you it’s the same size as Oliver. This is my first ever Stephen King (other than On Writing—which is highly recommended if you’re a writer). I’ve mainly stayed away from him because I thought all he wrote was horror, and I’m not whacha… 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…
Are you afraid of the blank page? Try this! Are you afraid of the blank page? Try this!
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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.
CK 2. Enemies to lovers. Summer love. Foster famil CK 2. Enemies to lovers. Summer love. Foster families.Skateboarding girl. YouTube sensation. Artist.
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!
✌️out May. ✌️out May.
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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