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Blech: An Attempt To Discuss Mia Ballard’s “Shy Girl”
UPDATE 3/19/26: It was just announced that Hachette is actually pulling this baby before its release due to the AI allegations. I think that’s a pretty good confirmation that the allegations have merit, so I guess there’s your answer about… Continue reading
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My October Writing Goals
Hello friends! I talked a bit ago about wanting to add some more structure into my writing habits, and decided the start of a new month, and the beginning of more structure for me, was the perfect time to do… Continue reading
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Two Attempts to Start My Next Novel
Starting a project can be really daunting! With several of my drafts, I’ve wound up throwing out my progress after I get a few chapters in. I always think it’s for the best to do so, but I still want… Continue reading
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UNSCHEDULED: I’m In Tumbleweird!
Dropping by unscheduled to do a virtual happy dance because Tumbleweird’s Volume 10 Issue 9 is out. And I’m in it!!!! This is my very first time being published, and in print too! Not only was Sara Quinn, Tumbleweird editor,… Continue reading
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My Journey From Lifelong Reader to Aspiring Writer
My parents proudly proclaim to all interested ears that I read my first book, Hop on Pop, at age four, and was reading at a fifth-grade level by the time I was seven. What’s that joke about people who were… Continue reading
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