Writing

November 6, 2023

November 2023 Prompt

So… November has been crazy busy for me so far. I am participating in NANOWRIMO, so every day I’ve been writing my next novel. So far, so good. As of today, I’m at 14,000 words, so that’s pretty good for starting only on the 1st. Here’s the other things I’ve been working on: Needless to Continue reading

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October 31, 2023

NANOWRIMO Eve

Okay, so somehow, it is the last day of October already. Seems impossible to me, but somehow, it’s happened again. It’s the end of a month, and I’m still behind on basically everything I want to get done. However, the time for procrastinating is over because tomorrow NANOWRIMO starts! And yes, despite being horribly behind Continue reading

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October 11, 2023

Books about Books

If you’re like me, you might like all things related to books. And like me, you’ve been like this since you were little. I get it. I love to read. I love adding books to my shelves. I love going to bookstores and libraries. And, I love writing my own books. If you’re like me, Continue reading

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October 9, 2023

The Last Asteroid Mining Job

May 2023’s short story of the month I wanted to believe him. I really did. But I had trusted him before, and it hadn’t worked out that well. So now when he assured me that this was the last job, I didn’t believe him. We’ve been here too many times for me to count. Despite Continue reading

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October 7, 2023

October 2023 Prompt

Let’s do this! It’s time to get writing, and for me, to get my butt in gear! My short story prompt this month is: “My options were dwindling by the minute. Right or wrong, I had to do something I couldn’t just wait this one out. I told my secretary to cancel all my appointments Continue reading

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September 18, 2023

September 2023 short story prompt

This month has been so great! Big things are happening! I got to visit my mother, which I haven’t done in a couple of years, my new book came out last week, and my 40th birthday is this week! Needless to say, I am pumped! Oh, and did I mention I have a new book: Continue reading

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September 11, 2023

New Book is out now!

My newest novel is out now! The print version is available for purchase now, and the kindle version is available for pre-orders (will be released on Sept. 23, 2023)! To purchase a copy of your very own, click the title: Mages of the Lake Or, to share with everyone, use the Amazon widget below: Even Continue reading

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September 1, 2023

Cover Reveal

My new book will be out very soon! Here is a look at the cover! My daughter drew the original art for me! The book release date will be announced very soon! Just getting my ducks in a row. Happy reading and writing today and everyday! Continue reading

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August 31, 2023

The Hidden Circus

(April 2023’s short story of the month… I know, I know… sooooooo late) A group of young men strolled down the street as if they were training to be secret agents. It was the kind of town most young people dreamed of escaping, where everyone had their own private fantasy. Some might have ideas about Continue reading

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August 16, 2023

All the stories I still need to write…

As I’ve said many times this year, I am soooooo behind on most of my personal goals. Unfortunately, this includes keeping up with my short stories of the month. These are the prompts I still need to finish stories for: I am pushing myself to get more done each day, so don’t be surprised if Continue reading

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Still Working on My Novel