Category: Writing
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Update on Everything
Part 1: Update On My Book Self-publishing is a process, I’ll tell you that. Throughout the past couple months, I’ve been finished with the writing part of my book, and just trying to figure out everything else: Hiring a photographer, having a photo shoot, hiring a cover designer, hiring a copy editor/proofreader, sending out portions of my…
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Update on My Book: Title, Release Date, Etc
Well well well. I filmed and edited a video to post today, but sometimes it takes ages to upload YouTube videos. And today is one of those days. It’s been uploading all afternoon and evening, and it’s only at 23%. So for my last April Blogging Challenge post, I’ll cover another topic. On my last…
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The Best Writing Advice I Ever Received
In interviews, authors are often asked to give writing advice. And they always say the same thing. “Read a lot and write a lot.” I always feel frustrated by that answer. I mean yes, to be good at something you have to practice doing that thing. But that’s not real advice. But every once in…
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Bookweek 2019, Day 1: All About My Book
I’ve been wanting to do a bookweek since August, ya’ll. August. And it’s November. What the bunnyslipper. Well, here we go. I think I have time this week to spit out some blog posts. And if I don’t have time, I’ll create some time. Because seriously, soon it will be Christmas, and I want to do 12…
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Thoughts on Having a “Day Job.”
Today I finished Dear Ally, How Do You Write a Book? by Ally Carter. I started reading it back when I was living in Kansas, but I didn’t have time to finish it before I left. So I bought it for Mom’s birthday present. Hehe. Listen, I genuinely thought she would like it too, as she’s currently learning to…
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Your Darkest Secrets May Not Be Safe
When I was sixteen, I wanted to keep a diary, but I was terrified of other people reading it. Also, I couldn’t write fast enough to keep up with my thoughts. So I began typing up my diary entries and emailing them to myself. That way, they were protected by a password at least. However,…
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Endings and Beginnings
Well, there you have it. My year-long adventure is over, and I am back in Oregon. I anticipated having a few weeks to relax, get some writing done, and enjoy the Oregon summer before harvest starts. But life just bellows full steam ahead, doesn’t it? So many friends to catch up with. So many events…
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What I really mean when I say I’m “working on a book.”
I walked into the Hutchinson Starbucks, and there was Sarah. Oh! I know her! My first random connection in Kansas. We began to chat. “Are you just about finished with your book by now?” she asked me. “No, I’m just plodding along with it slowly,” I said. Because right now I’m only about 1/3 of…
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July Life Update
Today I’m writing from the train. I decided to take a short trip to Seattle. My actual reason for doing so is a wee bit complicated, so I’ll save it for a later post. But in the meantime I thought I’d pop on here and write a bit of a life update. Topic 1: My…
The Girl in the Red Rubber Boots 