Tag: Writing Life
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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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Down the Ali Hazelwood Rabbit Hole I Go!
Before a summer thunderstorm chased me off the beach, I started a new to me book! I first fell in love with Ali Hazelwood’s writing while reading Bride, but I never went down the rabbit hole of her STEM rom-coms. Well, it’s finally time to get my nerd on. 🤓🥰😍 Happy reading to me!
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Day Three in Portland: Inspiration at Fort Williams Park
Before getting rained out, Derek and I enjoyed the Portland Head Light cliff walk at Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth! Book 3 in my Romantasy Trilogy is set on a cliffside lighthouse — I love getting my inspiration on!
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Day One in Portland, Maine: From State Parks to Duckfat
Derek and I kicked off our adventure by exploring Old Port, Kettle Cove, and Two Lights State Park! Lunch at Duckfat was delicious – but we didn’t expect anything less from a Chopped champion 😂
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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…
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Space Coast Book Lovers 2025: Thank you
I spy with my little eye, a found family of authors who had an absolute blast last weekend at Space Coast Book Lovers. Thank you to all the readers for their love, enthusiasm and voracious appetite for our stories. Your excitement is such wonderful motivation, deepening and filling my well of creativity. Until next year,…
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Live Coastal Magic Facebook Chat with Kari Lemor
It’s Coastal Magic Con season! Check out my Facebook page to watch a live chat featuring Kari Lemor and myself as we discuss our books, answer reader questions, and give important Coastal Magic updates.
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