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Around Here

around here we are doing all the demo on the new house! We are excited to be moving into a bigger space, but more excited about land. And y’all … I’m getting chickens! So excited. around here I’m working on decluttering one drawer at a time. If you’re thinking that we just moved 7 months ago and I should be… Read More

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Around Here

Around Here

What I’m reading this week: Coaxing out the Magical Cookies (Susan Dennard): I’m (slowly) making my way through CK2 and keep feeling stuck. I’m refreshing myself with Susan’s tips on making sure every chapter — every scene — has magical cookies that keep readers coming back. Goal Setting & Creating Archieve (Elise Joy Blaha Cripe): Elise isn’t blogging regularly any… Read More

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Around Here

Around Here

  Around here … I’m learning new things (like editing podcasts) Guys, learning new things is such a high! Around here … I’m really learning how to go with the flow when it comes to schedules. The changing, the making, the living. Schedules around here are crazy. Around here … I’m learning the power of “no”, and how to protect time… Read More

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Around here

Around here

Around here … I’m learning how to better take care of my plants. I’ve recently re-potted a couple that I was given or looked like they were ready for bigger pots. And so far none of them have died. Hashtag winning! Around here … we’re getting ready for Valentine’s day parties at school. It’s Scout’s first party, and he’s uber… Read More

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Around Here: January

Around Here: January

Around here we’re getting back into the swing of things. After two weeks off, getting back into the school routine is so hard. We’ve had breakdowns in the morning, breakdowns at dinner … The struggle is real. Around here I’m getting used to the new work schedule. I’m really getting into the super early wake-up time, but this once night owl… Read More

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Around Here: June

Around Here: June

Around here, I think we’re finally settling into summer. The kids are finally not waking up before 8 AM, and I’m getting a couple hours of work done before they get up. I’m getting into a groove of working/not working — and I’m not going lie. Not working every day is a little weird (and I’ll probably get used to… Read More

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Around Here | January

Around Here | January

Around here I’m jumping in to the #ReadWithAnna Bible reading plan. Guys, I’m not going to lie. I’ve been in a huge rut lately. This reading plan is pretty intense, but super easy —you are just reading scripture. It’s wonderful. If you are needing a great reading program, I highly recommend checking this out. You can see the explanation video… Read More

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Podcaster @exploringtheblankpagepodcast | Author of On the Golden Cliffs & It Happened at Christmas & Meet Me at the Christmas Cottage

Everything I got written (or didn’t) this week! Everything I got written (or didn’t) this week!
I know you know … I know you know …
A Saturday in the life of an author on deadline. A Saturday in the life of an author on deadline. 

10.07 AM - arrive at the coffee shop (where I actually got a parking spot AND a seat at my favorite table!) 

11.08 AM - finally get some coffee. The line was long and I kept waiting for it to get shorter.

1.56 PM - trying not to panic because there’s still so much I want to get done and the coffee shop closing in a little over an hour.

2.53 PM - closing time. Time to pack up and leave. I’m also getting hungry, so place a Chick-fil-A order.

3.26 PM - lunch acquired. 

3.48 PM - it just so happens that the Chick-fil-A shares a parking lot with a Barnes and Noble. I think some wandering must be had (and I somehow walked out without buying anything!) 

5.01 PM - home again home again. A little reading in the office before dinner.
Y’all I have my edits back for the M*rder Myster Y’all I have my edits back for the M*rder Mystery (🎉), and I still don’t know where this Neely Spencer chapter is going (you know, the one I said I was going to post last week... or was it the week before?)

Instead of promising x number of chapters this month (and the next month), I’m going to promise that I’ll post the chapters as soon as I’m finished writing them. This means, there could be 4 chapters, or there could be 1 chapter (I’m shooting for the 4 ...) The M*rder Mystery has to be my main priority right now, but I’m hoping that I’ll have time for the whimsy (Neely Spencer is the whimsy). Because we call need a little more whimsy in our lives, right? 

Sorry to disappoint anyone — I’m writing as fast as I can. Thank you so much for sticking with me! You guys are the best! And if you haven’t started reading Atlas of Neely Spencer, now is the perfect time to get caught up!
I love connecting with readers and writers online. I love connecting with readers and writers online.

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So glad you’re here!
Stuff I’ve written … Stuff I’ve written …
Hi! I’ve gotten some new followers whilst on my Hi! I’ve gotten some new followers whilst on my unintentional social media break, so time for a little updated about me! 

Instagram is my favorite + I’m so glad you’re here!
Chapters 14 AND 15 of Neely Spencer dropped this m Chapters 14 AND 15 of Neely Spencer dropped this morning! 

Can’t wait to hear what you think!!
I’m just going to leave this here… I’m just going to leave this here…
Emilie and Christen chat what they are working on, Emilie and Christen chat what they are working on, what they are reading,  and what’s coming up for the podcast
Chapter twelve has dropped. #neelyspencer Chapter twelve has dropped. #neelyspencer
A little birdie told me we’re getting more Neely A little birdie told me we’re getting more Neely Spencer chapters!
Chicken prints in the snow are my favorite. Chicken prints in the snow are my favorite.
Typewriter is out … you know what that means… Typewriter is out … you know what that means…
We will see who makes it out alive … We will see who makes it out alive …
I mean … maybe, but let’s not get too crazy. I mean … maybe, but let’s not get too crazy. 

Have you made goals (writing or otherwise) for this year?! Let me hear! I wanna cheer you on!
New day, sameish view, same coffee shop. New day, sameish view, same coffee shop.
At my favorite place, writing this book that only At my favorite place, writing this book that only wants to be written when I’m not at home.
Merry Christmas from Neely Spencer. Head over to S Merry Christmas from Neely Spencer. Head over to Substack if you want to see a special message about Neely Spencer (and I share some goodies too!!) 

#serialfiction
It Happened at Christmas or Meet Me at the Christm It Happened at Christmas or Meet Me at the Christmas Cottage? Choices choices…

#christmasbooks
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