Category: Writing
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Why I Became a Writer
When I started college in 2010, I thought I’d end up as a missionary, a housewife, a teacher, or some combination of the above. I assumed I’d write a little, but I didn’t foresee writing as my main career. By the time I graduated in 2017, I’d cast aside my missionary, housewife, and especially teaching…
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A Wild Week in Lancaster City: Car Accident, Locking Myself Out of the House, and More TV Show Info
So far I’ve been having a beautiful time in Lancaster city. The wild Autumn breezes whip the leaves along the sidewalk as I walk to the nearest coffee shop. I admire the houses I pass—cozy brick structures, but instead of identical row houses, they all have interesting unique designs. But I’ve had my stressful moments…
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January 2022 Life Update
Still Living in Blacksburg VA It’s been a snowy, cozy January. I love looking at the snow. I put a desk in the corner window and feel piles of inspiration as I watch the interesting people in the street. Like the guy who rides his bicycle wearing a pink tracksuit and a hat with bunny…
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The Story Behind the Book Trailer
With all the ill health, tragedies, and general unpleasantness of 2020, I didn’t have the energy to make the Big Splash with my book release that I’d hoped to make. There was no launch party, not even a virtual one. Currently there are no book signings planned. When I finally had a release date and…
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The Story Behind The Story
Yesterday I got the news that my books have been printed. Soon they’ll be shipped to me, and then I’ll start packaging up and sending out the pre-orders. Yay!!! Today, I thought I’d share the story behind the story. How did I come to write this book? According to my Google Docs archives, I started…
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The Highway and Me and My Earl Grey Tea
Yes. It’s true. After months of delays, I finally have a release date for my book: November 16, 2020. You can pre-order it now on our brand new website. It’s been a journey, but honestly, this book is one of the greatest achievements of my life. I’ve never, ever done a project like this. (It…
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Fire, Book Problems, and Other Things that Stress Me Out
If you’re wondering why I haven’t posted in a month, there are two very specific reasons: I’ve been stressed out I’ve been waiting to post until I could give an actual release date and pre-order link for my book. When I last posted, I thought I’d be able to give this information within a week…
The Girl in the Red Rubber Boots 