dreams
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New Journeys and Fresh Starts
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to go with your gut and step out into the world with new eyes? Of course, you have. I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there at some point. I am there now. As you all know, I teach full-time and run after three kids. I’ve… Continue reading
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Self-doubt Struggles
This post is going to be raw and as real as I can get through words. Self-doubt can kill your dreams. Let me further explain… I haven’t written in a while for focusing on editing my manuscript. I am doing my best to read it with ‘fresh eyes’, but as the author I can only… Continue reading
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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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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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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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Celebrate the Small Steps
When I started blogging I didn’t think I’d enjoy it as much as I do. Yes, I love writing, but the idea of figuring out what to blog about is still a little tough for me. What do people want to read? What will end up being my niche? What successes will come from this… Continue reading
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