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It’s Been A While…
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. It doesn’t mean my writing has been stagnant, but that sometimes life takes the majority of my time. A little update on my short story contest…I didn’t place in the top five to move on to round two. I didn’t even hit the honorable mentions list (of… Continue reading
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What Services Do I Offer?
As I continue to pursue and promote myself as a Freelancer and Ghostwriter, I feel the need to go a little deeper with the services I offer. I will go through each one and explain them a little better. If there’s anything I can help you with, please let me know!! Ghostwriting- This is basically… Continue reading
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Milestones Make for Bittersweet Moments
Every parent knows the feeling of watching your child hit the milestones for their age group. They also know the tinge of sadness that follows due to their baby growing up. Milestones at any age make for bittersweet moments. We are currently dealing with an 18-month-old who decided to jump from her crib during a… Continue reading
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Rejection: Not Always a Bad Thing
So, today it happened…I received my first rejection on my novel. Granted, I submitted with a partial manuscript and it was my first query on it. Was I upset? Yes. Did my husband hug my while I cried? Also yes. Am I giving in and giving up? No! You see, he helped me realize that… Continue reading
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Put Yourself Out There!
Just a small update from the last week or so… I haven’t done much writing on my novel in a few days, but have been writing for other projects. I have entered the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge! I’ve only just finished my first round story, but I loved every minute of it. I was… Continue reading
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The Hardest Part of Grief
This post hits hard on a few levels. We have had a tragedy in our family that has rocked us all to the core. In my little household, it has hit our oldest the hardest. That is where the hardest part of grief comes in. This past Wednesday my husband responded with his volunteer department… Continue reading
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Hot Mess Mom
That term is used in a lot of different ways. Hot Mess Moms range from a strategic messy bun and leggings to bed head and gym shorts. I fell somewhere in the middle of those two this morning. I start my weekday between 5:40-5:50 am Monday through Friday (and sometimes Saturday depending on my husband’s… Continue reading
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Small Town Getaway
This past winter break I vowed to not touch any work stuff for the duration of the two weeks. And you know what? I succeeded! (Shocking, I know!) The first week consisted of Christmas gatherings and family. The second was visiting elderly family in Virginia and having a small town getaway as a family. I… Continue reading
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Guest Post Success!!
As a growing writer, I am putting myself out there to guest post for other bloggers. It gives me a chance to polish my skill and practice new ways of writing. My first guest post was published today!! To say I’m excited is an understatement! Take Time For Yourself! There’s the link for your enjoyment.… Continue reading
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Slow But Steady…
As I’ve mentioned a few times before, I am in the process of writing a novel that I hope to self-publish by this summer. It’s a story that is very near and dear to my heart for many reasons. Those that know me will almost immediately make the connection, but those of you who don’t… Continue reading
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The Widow’s Heart and This Day Forward
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