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In Review: Daring to Hope

In Review: Daring to Hope

Heartbreakingly beautiful.  Daring to Hope is Katie Davis Majors sophomore release. I fell in love with Katie reading her first book, Kisses From Katie, and couldn’t wait to dive into this one. It’s been a while since I read book one, but I’m pretty sure this books picks up pretty quick after book one left off. Katie’s a bit more… Read More

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In Review: The Invisible Library

In Review: The Invisible Library

I grabbed Genevieve Cogman’s The Invisible Library on recommendation of a close friend (hi, Bek!) Spies, libraries, books, magical elements—this book seriously has it all. It’s a story about a society of librarians who travel to different times and realities to save books. Irene is one of these agents. She travels, with new student, Kai to retrieve a book from an… Read More

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#RealLifeWriter: Deanna Fugett

#RealLifeWriter: Deanna Fugett

  Be sure to scroll below and enter for your chance to win an Ending Fear coloring book! What is the title of your new book? Ending Fear Which character was your favorite to write, and why? Fear, my MC. Because she’s a broken gal who grows and becomes someone pretty cool. What are 3 things you can’t live without?… Read More

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#REALLIFEWRITER: Nathan Goyer

#REALLIFEWRITER: Nathan Goyer

Be sure to scroll below to enter to win an e-copy of Nathan Goyer’s new book Bask!  What is the title of your new book? It’s called Bask: City of Shadows. What was the inspiration behind your book? A license plate! I saw it when I was driving home from work, a license plate that read “Bask” was on the… Read More

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‘Threads of Suspicion’ in Review

‘Threads of Suspicion’ in Review

This book brings back so many memories. I know you’re thinking, “Memories? But isn’t this a new release?” Yes. It is a new release, however, all through high school, the O’Malley series was my favorite. Dee Henderson was my go-to author. Any book she ever came out with, I instantly gobbled up (on a loaner from my best friend’s mom… Read More

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‘Love Letters from God’ in Review

‘Love Letters from God’ in Review

Love Letters from God Love Letters from God: Bible Stories for a Girl’s Heart is a sweet devotional for the little girl in your life. There are fourteen stories that share about women and girls in the Bible—Eve, Rahab, The Widow’s Mite, and more. Each short devotional shares the story of a woman in the Bible and a short verse…. Read More

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In Review | The Sun is Also a Star

In Review | The Sun is Also a Star

Confession. I listened to the majority of this book via audiobook—it’s what happens when my TBR pile and due dates expands beyond my reach. The audiobook book brought the book to life in a completely different way. I loved the different formatting of The Sun is Also a Star. The story is told in both Daniel and Natasha’s voices—alternating back… Read More

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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!
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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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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?

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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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