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From Idea to Finished Book: How a Story Grows
Every story starts with a spark. Sometimes it’s a single image, a line of dialogue that won’t leave your head, or a simple “what if” that...
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Oct 18, 20252 min read


Finding Your Community
Writing can feel like a lonely pursuit. Just you, your thoughts, and a blinking cursor that doesn’t care how long you stare at it. But the truth is that even the most independent writers need connection. Stories may begin in solitude, but they flourish through community. When I first started writing I thought I had to do it all alone. I was hesitant to share my work, afraid of judgment, and unsure if I even belonged in the writing world. That changed the moment I connected wi
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Oct 17, 20252 min read


Release Day Magic!
Spellbound Sugar is finally here
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Oct 14, 20251 min read


Behind the Scenes: The Journey to Publishing My First Book
My publishing journey was a challenge
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Oct 4, 20252 min read


Why Your Voice Matters
If you’ve ever stared at your manuscript and thought, Who am I kidding? No one will want to read this , you’re not alone. Every writer I...
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Sep 27, 20251 min read
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