Success in a story is when the story can connect with the reader in such a way that the reader either feels a part of the story or sees themselves as one or more of the characters. When I think about some of the most …
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Gratitude and Acceptance of My Future
My book launch was everything and more than I could ever ask for. My family and friends showed me so much love. The venue seemed to pulse with positive energy. The food and drinks were amazing, and of course, everyone looked beautiful. My book seemed …
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Gratefulness for the journey is such a hard thing to allow yourself to feel as a writer. The hustle of author marketing work, the intense pull of creative writing, and the long road before success is seen; can make the journey so unbearable that you …
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I am proud to say I have 3 book babies. Two are maturing into treasured loves in my life and the last is just emerging into the world. I have noticed that I often speak of my 1st book. It brings thoughts of nostalgia and …
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Inspiration On Track Now that I have my Cherrywood Inn Series up going and plotted through the next 4 books, I have recently had a resurgence of inspiration to get back to more leisurely reading. I have of course stayed up on new titles coming …
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