NaNoWriMo 2018 | Let's Do This!

NaNoWriMo 2018 | Let's Do This!

NaNoWriMo , aka National Novel Writing Month, kicks off in less than 48 hours and the writing community is abuzz. I don't participate in NaNo every year and I've never managed to meet the 50k …
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You Don't Have To Write Every Day | Thoughts On Taking A Break From The Writing Life

You Don't Have To Write Every Day | Thoughts On Taking A Break From The Writing Life

When my daughter was born, I stopped writing. It wasn't intentional, it just sort of happened. Pregnancy slowed me down and having a newborn completely derailed my writing plans. I barely wrote …
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Something's Brewing, About To Begin ...

Something's Brewing, About To Begin ...

Earlier this week, I opened a Scrivener document and began jotting down ideas for a new novel.  Gosh, it feels good to say that out loud!  We're fortunate to live near the woods. My daughter and…
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Sometimes, Self-Care Means Returning Unread Library Books & Not Feeling Guilty About It

Sometimes, Self-Care Means Returning Unread Library Books & Not Feeling Guilty About It

Whenever I hear the term  "self-care",  my mind immediately conjures up images of peaceful lakeside retreats, warm bubble baths and sunrise yoga. You know, the stuff you see on Instagram wit…
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February Writing Goals | Progress Report

February Writing Goals | Progress Report

At the beginning of this month I set some writing-related goals for myself. First, I wanted to add 15k to my current manuscript. Next, I wanted to read Stephen King's book  On Writing . Lastly, I …
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Favorite Reads of 2017

Favorite Reads of 2017

2017 was a good reading year for me. I read a total of 41 books and the overwhelming majority of them were good . They made me laugh and cry and reflect. This year, I tried to avoid getting caught up …
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SiWC 2017 | Permission For It To Suck

SiWC 2017 | Permission For It To Suck

I've been working on my first novel for three years. I'm a slow writer at the best of times but now that we've added a baby to the mix, my writing pace has officially reached sloth statu…
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Favorite Reads Of 2016

Favorite Reads Of 2016

According to my Good Reads tracker, I read 35 books in 2016. That's not nearly as impressive as last year's 59 books ... * but*  considering I had a baby halfway through the year and spent a g…
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Newborn Photos ♡

Newborn Photos ♡

If I could offer just one piece of advice to expectant parents, it would be this: hire a professional photographer to come to your home and take pictures of you and your newborn. Okay, okay ... ther…
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A Quick Life Update

A Quick Life Update

Well hello there, my poor neglected blog. Long time no see. I've been pretty quiet these past few months, but I swear I've had a good excuse! A few days before Christmas, my husband and I go…
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Paris, France

Paris, France

Oh, Paris. Where do I even begin? How can I possibly articulate how it felt like to walk through a city that is arguably the world's most iconic travel destination? To hear the bells of Notre-Dam…
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Cologne, Germany

Cologne, Germany

Germany made its way onto my travel bucket list long before I had any idea what a bucket list was. I was young - nine or ten, maybe - and had just finished reading yet another book set in wartime Ber…
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Favorite Reads of 2015

Favorite Reads of 2015

2015 was a whirlwind for me that included lots of travel (can you believe I traveled to Las Vegas, Germany, France, Belgium AND the Netherlands this year?!!)  and lots of writing. It also included lo…
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Currently - The July 2015 Edition

Currently - The July 2015 Edition

I've seen these kind of posts pop up on other people's blogs and I've always enjoyed them. It's a neat way to get a quick peek into people's lives … plus, there's also the ad…
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Places & Faces : Finding Inspiration & Curating Ideas

Places & Faces : Finding Inspiration & Curating Ideas

Earlier this week, my friend Kristen wrote a blog post sharing where she finds inspiration and how her story ideas develop. Her post got me thinking about my own sources of inspiration. I wish I coul…
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Boldt Castle - New York, USA

Boldt Castle - New York, USA

In October 2014, during a trip back to the east coast to visit family, we spent a day sailing through the Thousand Islands in the St-Lawrence River. We boarded our tour boat in Gananoque, a small tow…
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