Category: Writing Life
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Musical Inspiration for Tales Of Sea & Teeth: Spotify Playlist Download!
I’m so thrilled to be featured as a spotlight on the Funk-N-Fiction blog! The feature discusses my relationship with music and how it inspires my writing, especially my current work in progress: Tales of Sea & Teeth. A Viking-inspired romantasy filled with pirates, monsters, ancient magic, and second-chance romance, nothing captures the soaring highs and…
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Back in the Burg & Hometown Writing Walks
Writing while at the beach or walking laps around my neighborhood gets the creative juices flowing, but this week, I enjoyed writing while walking around my hometown! From J M Hill Elementary School and Dansbury Park to Brodhead Creek and East Stroudsburg University, I wrote chapter 14 in Tales of Sea & Teeth, book 3…
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Headshots & Pygmy Rattlesnake Bite Survival
Check out these new author headshots courtesy of my talented husband, Derek Bradley! Which is your favorite? I’m deciding which to use for my website, social media profiles, media kit, back covers, etc. This photoshoot was a memorable experience, ending with me being bitten by a pygmy rattlesnake. Luckily, I experienced the best case scenario—very…
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WIP Update: Lost Guardians Trilogy Character Inspo
My newest work in progress is the Lost Guardians trilogy. Book 1, Secrets of Blade & Sky, is currently being pitched to publishers. Book 2, Promises of Earth & Poison, is just about wrapped (minus a few nit picky edits)! And I’m actively writing book 3, Tales of Sea & Teeth. These books have been…
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Master Class Learning with Margie Lawson!
What a privilege and a pleasure to learn from the indomitable Margie Lawson! Thank you, First Coast Romance Writers, for hosting such an inspiring speaker. I can’t wait to apply everything I learned this weekend to my current work in progress. Time to crack my knuckles and polish Promises of Earth & Poison to a…
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Weekend Writing: Enjoying a Few of My Favorite Things
Spending my weekend on the porch with a few of my favorite things: Mischief, sunshine, and my latest manuscript. Editing is a strange mix of pride and frustration as I rejoice in my characters’ journey and try to wrestle the bad writing into something better. I WILL polish this manuscript into submission. And I WILL…
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Learning “How to Write When You’re Busy” from Lana McAra
First Coast Romance Writers (FCRW) welcomed Lana McAra as this month’s featured speaker! I love attending our monthly writing workshops for both the education and fellowship, and this month was no exception. We learned “How to Get Your Book Done When You Are the Busiest Person You Know” and had the opportunity to receive a…
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Writing Retreat: Improving Writing & Interview Skills
First Coast Romance Writers retreats are always memorable experiences, connecting with my fellow romance writers and honing my craft. This year in particular was fantastic because of a podcasting opportunity with Stacey Horan! Writing can feel very isolating, but when you have a tribe to help lift your spirits and your skills, the journey suddenly…
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Writing “The End” on Draft 1 of Romantasy Book 2!
7 months. 457 pages. 119,643 words. The first draft of Romantasy Book 2 is officially complete! This story is truly an epic romance, bursting with battle magic, telepathic animal guardians, and unexpected found family. I especially enjoyed developing the setting for this book, which celebrates the joy of reading: an ancient, archival library. And what…
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Mischief Earrings Courtesy of Chrissy Yellets
I am in LOVE with my cat earrings courtesy of Chrissy Yellets. Despite my creative writing brain, I’m not a crafty person, so I don’t normally participate in the fabulous trades at Space Coast Book Lovers. But Chrissy gifted me these Mischief earrings – you can see the real Mischief lounging on his cat tree…
Author Melody Johnson 