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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

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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