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November… Gathering Gratitude

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Gathering Gratitude: Lessons from the Writing Journey November always brings me back to gratitude ... for the stories that find me, the people who read them and the lessons tucked between every new chapter of this writing life. Lately, I’ve been deep in the formatting phase of my book, which has been its own little… Continue reading November… Gathering Gratitude

Behind the Scenes of my Books

Meet the Heart of My Story: My Grandmother

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As I get closer to publishing my next children’s book, I thought it would be fun to introduce you to the characters who bring my story to life. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a little peek behind the scenes, one character at a time. And who is better to start with than… Continue reading Meet the Heart of My Story: My Grandmother

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My Favorite Writing Rituals

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I believe stories grow best in cozy, creative spaces. Writing isn’t just about filling the page — it’s about creating a mood, a rhythm, a little ritual that whispers, “It’s time to write.” On rainy days, I curl up with my feet tucked under a blanket, a warm cup of coffee nearby, and the soft… Continue reading My Favorite Writing Rituals

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My Happy Place: Where Every Story Begins

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Writing Without Borders While I have a desk I return to, my true writing space isn’t bound by walls. My happy place? It’s wherever the story finds me. Ideas hit me like a sudden storm ~ unexpected, wild, and demanding to be written. I’ve scribbled dialogue in a quiet café in Paris, outlined chapters on… Continue reading My Happy Place: Where Every Story Begins

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Writing Struggles… My Juggling Act

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For as long as I can remember, I've been torn between my passion for teaching and my deep desire to be present with my children. While I cherished every moment of my teaching career, the pull of motherhood was always stronger, and being away from my kids was the hardest part. Every mom faces the… Continue reading Writing Struggles… My Juggling Act

Behind the Scenes of my Books, My Writing

Rewrite

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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com My ode to rewriting... How many words would words rewrite if words could rewrite words? Would words rewrite the wrong words right, or rewrite the right words wrong? And if words could rewrite words, how long would the rewriting go on? As I’m working on formatting my next children’s book,… Continue reading Rewrite

Behind the Scenes of my Books, Blueberry Pancake Publishing, cottage, Michigan, My Writing

Fresh Starts New Beginnings

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January 2025 ✨ Ah, the new year—time for fresh starts, big dreams, and shiny new goals! Every January, I find myself bursting with ideas about how I want to live not just this year, but the rest of my life. It's a mix of excitement and hope that feels like the perfect moment to turn… Continue reading Fresh Starts New Beginnings