Today was a full and beautiful day! π .
After a lovely breakfast with one of my favorite people, a room was escaped with thirteen minutes to spare. I ran errands for New York and even snuck in to get my nails done. I also managed to give out one of my business cards because the nail technicianβs eight-year-old daughter is all about reading!π
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I have two newsletters to put together tonight and a bunch of emails to answer, but I just might be ready for my trip on time. We shall see. π
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How has your Saturday been treating you? π
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Happy Friday, friends! And happy long weekend! π
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I started this morning with a bit of reflection & Iβd like to share it with you. π
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Yesterday, I met someone who wrote a book a few years back and has been sitting on the next steps. For the usual reasons. Uncertainty. Worry. Putting yourself out there. Those are all scary. But she said something to me that really hit hard. .
She said βIt is so inspiring to meet someone who is successful in what I only dream about. Youβre my hero.βπ
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And I realized something. There are people behind me on this journey, those who havenβt reached that first published book point. Who donβt have Falling by Design, which was my first step into this journey. And to them, I am a success. .
So when Iβm beating myself up for not hitting my own goals or feel discouraged by my progress, someone looks at me and is encouraged by how far Iβve come. It was such a great reminder and something that I needed. .
I write because I want to inspire people and I want to bring a little sunshine into their lives. Even when itβs hard, or frustrating, or Iβm discouraged because something didnβt work out the way I wanted it to, I can be reminded that my process is still progress. Every little part of it. Even the bad parts. And I can use that to encourage someone to go after their own dreams. π
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So. Dream big dreams, friends. And then go out there and get them! .
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Happy Thursday, friends! Itβs almost time for the long weekend! π
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QOTD: Plotter or pantser? π
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Iβve been learning a lot about my own writing process lately. Iβve taken some classes, and been reading different books on the craft, and itβs interesting to see how I change as a writer. Learning all about novella writing has actually helped me see a story from a different perspective and I think itβs been really helping as I start my new project. π
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There was a graphic going around on Twitter, talking about different writing styles and I realized Iβm a Lawful Pantser. - Writes everything in order
- Uses the flashlight method to get to the end
- Ends up in strange places
- Knows random details no one cares about.
I used to think I had to be a plotter. But Iβm growing into my process and I love it. π
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QOTD: Whatβs your favorite read so far this year? π
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I have been slacking on my reading goal, not going to lie. Itβs been a little busy around here, so I guess thatβs understandable. Sometimes itβs very difficult balancing writing and reading, when there are other things going on. But I always try to make time for it, because how else will I learn to be a better writer?π After I finish my current read, Iβll be diving into this beauty. Iβve heard such amazing things, that I canβt wait. Also, this special @owlcrate cover is super stunning! π
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Happy Wednesday, friends! Weβre halfway there! .
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Friends, I did a thing! π
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By now, you all know how much I love the town of Hawthorne. This series got me back to the love of writing and Iβm nowhere near being finished with it. I wanted to write something different and special for the series and thatβs how Chosen Witch came about. π
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Itβs the story of Meredith as a graduating senior, wondering what life has in store for her and if sheβs ready. If youβve read Guardian Witch or Witchβs Fire, youβve met her as the coven leader and the mother of my main characters. This is the story of how it all began. I had a blast writing it and you can read it now for FREE!! π
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Just click on the link in my bio! I canβt wait to hear what you guys think. Thank you for coming on this journey with me. π
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Happy Monday, friends! π
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Started my day at the doctorβs office, but now Iβm back home and working on some writing things. I have a huge to do list in preparation for BEA next (gasp) week! As well as the release of Fated Mates box set the following week. I honestly cannot believe how fast time has gone by! π
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I had to take a moment today and give thanks for all of the happenings in my life. Itβs so easy to get overwhelmed by the work and goals in front of us, that we donβt stop to reflect on all the great things in our lives already. Thereβs been a lot of ups and downs recently for me, but I am still so incredibly blessed. Even through the tough times. π
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What is something you are thankful for today? π
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Have a lovely week! π
