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Day 15 of Becoming a Published Author and I Made the Choice to Still be a Writer Today
I’m going to say this not to deter anyone from taking on this craft as their life’s work but because it’s a hard truth for any passion that anyone can have. Sometimes you have to choose to write. It’s also… Continue reading
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Day 14 of Becoming a Published Author and We’re Appreciating Positive Feedback That Keeps Us Going
A pretty dang good Monday this one was. I was radio silent yesterday save for the short story I posted in the morning and honestly, best idea I’ve had in a long time. I think it might be the reason… Continue reading
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An Assassin’s Affair
The woman sitting in the passenger seat of my car is mad at me. Not because I was an assassin who killed her husband, ex-husband she had reminded me last night, but because I slept on the floor of our… Continue reading
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Day Thirteen of Becoming a Published Author and We Did the Most Productive of Procrastinating
I figured out some things about my project…and my writing style. For one, I am notoriously terrible at details. I have to consciously think about providing details like what a character looks like, what their surroundings look like, and all… Continue reading
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Day Twelve and We’re Manifesting a Good Writing Weekend
I’m gearing up for a good writing weekend. And praying to whatever God will listen that I didn’t just royally jinx myself. I feel myself itching to put the pen down and take a break so I’m glad I plan… Continue reading
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Day 11 of Becoming a Published Author and a Big Box Book Store Liked My IG Post
Something kind of awesome happened today! I’m a Canadian. Born and raised on maple syrup and sorry’s. Well, Indigo, Canada’s version of Barnes and Nobel and whatever popular powerhouse of a bookstore you might be familiar with, has independent Instagram’s… Continue reading
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Day 10 of Becoming a Published Author and We’ve Done Some Collateral Writing
Today I felt myself hit my stride. I wrote over 1000 words, which isn’t typical for me, and it means tomorrow will be much easier to hit my goal. This way if it’s a tough day and the words aren’t… Continue reading
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Day 9 of Becoming a Published Author-Back at it With More to Come
I’m pushing myself to not fall into bad habits again. I have restarted this project way too many times and the urge to restart again is rearing its ugly head. I won’t be giving in. The opportunity to start… Continue reading
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A Rough Monday on Day 8 of Becoming a Published Author
Writing is hard. I had every intention of writing some more today. I was going to specifically work on a different project so that I could feel like I was moving along on everything I’m trying to accomplish.… Continue reading
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Milestone Moment on Day 7 of Becoming a Published Author
Happy flipping Sunday y’all. It is a beautiful day! Not because the sun is shining and the summer is summering here in Canada. But because ya girl did what she said she was going to do. That’s… Continue reading