Writing posts
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Picking my favorite red.
It’s late. My boyfriend is sleeping on the couch, having dozed off to an episode of Hell’s Kitchen. I’m plucking away on my keyboard, tucked into the corner of the living room on a desk far too small for me… Continue reading
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Querying THE EVERWINTER KING
In June of 2025 I made a promise. In one year’s time, I’d be querying. My life as a writer started back on Neopets, RP-ing Warrior cats and gifted kids (like superpowers—not just smart kids). By the time I graduated… Continue reading
Food posts
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Triple crème wins every time.
Bright lights weigh heavily on my shoulders. Some concerto plays aggressively in the distance. A man argues on the phone, and a peach in his basket is seconds away from fermenting. It’s all I can smell. I wrinkle my nose,… Continue reading
#Food
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Diet Coke and a bite of brie.
Mom was a “diet coke mom” growing up. We didn’t really keep soda in the house, save for diet coke. And sometimes Fresca. To this day diet coke is the only soda I’ll drink—except, if you put a splash of… Continue reading
#Food
Home & Garden Posts
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Build the kitchen that works.
It’s August 2024, over 100° F outside, and I’m stuck in bed with a fever when my husband turns and asks, “what are your must haves for a house?” We’d been discussing home buying for months at that point, and… Continue reading
#Home
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A smidge is enough.
Picture this: it’s January, the sun set at 2pm, and everything but the hollies in your yard is dead. Your brother, a farmer and landscaper, comes over for dinner. Somewhere in your conversation he mentions tulips. Next thing you know,… Continue reading
#Home
Monthly Wrap Ups
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July 2026
I have a confession. I don’t like writing these monthly wrap-up posts. (I think anyone reading these could tell that based on how delayed they always get.) When I started this blog, I committed to 2-3 posts a month. I… Continue reading
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June 2026
I started typing my June post last week and it ended up being all about querying. Let’s face it—I’m a first timer in the trenches. This book and my querying efforts take up nearly all of my thoughts. Sometimes I… Continue reading
Writing
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Picking my favorite red.
It’s late. My boyfriend is sleeping on the couch, having dozed off to an episode of Hell’s Kitchen. I’m plucking away on my keyboard, tucked into the corner of the…
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Querying THE EVERWINTER KING
In June of 2025 I made a promise. In one year’s time, I’d be querying. My life as a writer started back on Neopets, RP-ing Warrior cats and gifted kids…
Food
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Triple crème wins every time.
Bright lights weigh heavily on my shoulders. Some concerto plays aggressively in the distance. A man argues on the phone, and a peach in his basket is seconds away from…
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Diet Coke and a bite of brie.
Mom was a “diet coke mom” growing up. We didn’t really keep soda in the house, save for diet coke. And sometimes Fresca. To this day diet coke is the…
Home & Garden
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Build the kitchen that works.
It’s August 2024, over 100° F outside, and I’m stuck in bed with a fever when my husband turns and asks, “what are your must haves for a house?” We’d…
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A smidge is enough.
Picture this: it’s January, the sun set at 2pm, and everything but the hollies in your yard is dead. Your brother, a farmer and landscaper, comes over for dinner. Somewhere…
Monthly Wrap Ups
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July 2026
I have a confession. I don’t like writing these monthly wrap-up posts. (I think anyone reading these could tell that based on how delayed they always get.) When I started…
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June 2026
I started typing my June post last week and it ended up being all about querying. Let’s face it—I’m a first timer in the trenches. This book and my querying…
