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Title: Still not convinced these work
Subtitle: Beatrix Bobbit is infinitely better than a video but the Bobbits would make a delightful show.
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the stories within the story
Before I begin trying to unpack how a story can contain SO MANY stories you didn't even realize what you were writing... Thanks to my...
when to take a writing break
When you're feeling super motivated and in a great writing groove, it can be hard to take a break. What if you suddenly forget how to...
inspiration vs motivation
A tale of two goats. Not these particular goats, since they both seem rather unmotivated. But let's go with it. As a writer you need two...
working out writing problems
After the first draft, writing begins to feel more like a puzzle. To me, at least. You've got your characters who are doing stuff...
new year books
January has been a lot of writing with some deadlines coming up! And, also, a lot of super fun reading and wishing I was in the mountains...
how to procrastinate procrastination
We've all been there. Staring at a blank screen. Or even a screen filled with words. When, suddenly, you decide you really need to look...
week two writing schedule
Heading into the second week of 2022, working on the new writing schedule: Eternal Night Soiree in the morning, Protectress in the...
two books in different places
Since I started a new book while Luna was getting another round of feedback, I was rather blissfully, spending those days outlining and...
beta reader feedback
It feels impossible that in the spring of this year I had printed a draft I was happy with and preparing for my first rounds of feedback...
writing for the end of the year
Since it's almost the end of the the year, I thought it might be fun to recap everything I've written over the past year. I invite you to...
wheel of the writing process
I've been watching Wheel of Time and, of course, am now thinking about the wheel of my writing process as 2021 comes to a close with one...
december reads
'Tis the season to have tea parties and read! While starting writing for The Eternal Night Soiree (can I make TENS happen?!), I was also...
new book thrill
It's official. Luna is off with a beta reader to get Publisher Ready (hopefully!!!). TBH, it's exciting but sounds a little stressful for...
comfort books to read over and over
Since the weather outside has truly turned frightful, inside I'm craving the comfort of beloved books. The ones you know so well and love...
jumping into writing a new book
With 2021 coming to an end, I can hardly believe that I'm even thinking (longingly) about writing another book that has no relation to...
giving up on a book
It's hard to even type the words. I want to give up on a book. Specifically Where Dreams Descend, which is a YA fantasy book by a debut...
beatrix bobbit and the surprise birthday
Beatrix Bobbit was shivering, despite the scattering of fires blazing across the former pumpkin patch. The flames leapt across the field...
writing november
The beginning of November feels like a pause before an exhale. A brief moment where you're turning a little more inward, layering up,...
writing on rainy days
Here's looking at you, cow... Why is it that rainy days feel like the most excellent Reading Days but not necessarily the best Writing...
luna's october reading thoughts
Boo! This month has flown by on a zippy broomstick. I got a little off-track for exactly what I wanted to read in October and have...
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