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Christmas Gifts — The Writerly List

Here are a few gift ideas for writers that I found. I haven't been paid or asked to endorse these, and haven't tried them all. Just a heads up 😉 BOOKS: Writing 21st Century Fiction by Donald Maass Stephen King's On Writing   HOUSE AND HOME: A bookish candle of the month club subscription from… Continue reading Christmas Gifts — The Writerly List

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A Few of My Favorite Things – ’17 Edition

Here is a list of awesome things I've used in 2017 that I highly recommend you add to your Christmas list--or shopping list 🙂 Bath & Beauty: Foot remedy balm from Earth Therapeutics Foot scrub from Earth Therapeutics Munka honey lip balm by Wild Ferni Tea tree oil body wash from Oleavine  Tea tree oil… Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things – ’17 Edition

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I Hit PUBLISH!

I hit publish for Lady Catherine Says! While it hasn't gone live yet, you can sign up (on Amazon) to be notified when it is made available. YAY! I'm throwing around some possibilities of a book signing next year, and selling my books from a local craft store and perhaps a coffee shop. We'll see!… Continue reading I Hit PUBLISH!

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Thankful

A happy belated Thanksgiving to everyone 🙂 Here are some things I am thankful for: My family My friends My cat, Cricket My church Aaaand...In a Pickle finally coming out on Amazon! Thank you for everyone who has supported me on the road to this point in my career 😀 Your words of encouragement, your… Continue reading Thankful

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Monday is Publishing Day!

Next Monday, I hit publish for the print version of In a Pickle! It should then be for sale within seventy-two hours! There's also been a slight change in plans for the release of Lady Catherine Says... Surprise! Lady Catherine Says' release date has been moved up to the second week of December (I'll be… Continue reading Monday is Publishing Day!

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3 Things Jane Austen Taught Me About Fear

Jane Austen was the master of characterization. She knew people inside and out, foibles, propensities to do good or ill, and emotions. One of those emotions she was familiar with and wrote about is fear. Fear? What did anyone have to fear? They didn't have terrorists. The characters lived comfortable, privileged lives, with servants to… Continue reading 3 Things Jane Austen Taught Me About Fear

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Lady Catherine Says COVER REVEAL!

This is the moment we all have been waiting for...well, I mean, the moment I've been waiting for. Behold, artist Jenny Allen's creation:

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I Finished Draft One!

I have NEWS! I've finished draft one of my fantasy novel, TBA. This novel, when/if published a ways down the road, will be released under my pen name, S.M. Tinker. Yes, the initials stand for something. No, I'm not telling you. A little about the project: It's set in a quasi-Georgian England-esque land. Thought that… Continue reading I Finished Draft One!

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Preparing to Launch a Jane Austen Parody

Two weeks ago, I shared the book blurb for Lady Catherine Says: 365 Tweets of Condescension (available in print from Amazon and Createspace this December.) Now, for some more details! July of 2017 marked the 200-year anniversary of Jane Austen's death. Understandably, many Austenites are thinking about our dear Jane at this time. Finishing my… Continue reading Preparing to Launch a Jane Austen Parody