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Progress and Projects: An Author’s Writing Update
Can you believe we’re already three weeks into 2026? Time definitely seems to move faster the older I get, but this year feels like it launched at warp speed. This is the first of my monthly writing updates, where I share what I’m working on and how my projects are progressing. Writing Update for January…
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A Warm Start to 2026: What I’m Working On This Year
One week into the New Year and it’s already feeling hot. And I mean temperature hot. It’s eighty degrees in our neck of the woods. We even tried to go skiing, but there was no snow to be found. I’m choosing to believe this simply means more time reading books in the shade on the…
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Gratitude
November naturally invites reflection. The days grow shorter, the calendar fills quickly, and gratitude becomes part of the conversation (as does turkey and mashed potatoes!). This is the season when many of us pause and take stock, even if life feels busy or a little noisy. This month’s elevenie centers on gratitude as a choice.…
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What to read in November 2025
Another month, another round of books, audiobooks, and shows filling my creative well. My reading life is a true grab bag these days. Honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Every genre gives me something new to ponder. Whether those ideas make it into a future book as-is… or get twisted into something delightfully…
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A little coffee with your pig
And the Pigs Are Back! So, here’s the scene: a cute ceramic pig peeking at me from the bottom of my coffee mug. Yep. This beauty was a birthday gift, and I’m officially in love. Is it quirky to sip my morning coffee and spot a piglet grin back at me? Absolutely. But would I…
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Happy Halloween!
October’s elevenie celebrates the season! Something fun and easy and not too serious. Because we need that! If you’re new here: an Elevenie is a short poem made up of eleven words, spread across five lines. Read more about Elevenies here. October’s Elevenie BooStartles youGhosts whisper sounds Cobwebs tickle your headSpooky TrickUnexpected phenomenonShadowy figure aheadPrepare…
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What to read in October 2025
Sometimes I think my reading life is a little all over the place. My tastes don’t fit a neat mold, and I’m definitely not always the “target reader” for the books I pick up. One shift I’ve made recently? Letting myself DNF books. Years ago, I would have pushed through no matter what. But now,…
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From Tears to Celebration
September’s elevenie poem caught me by surprise. I wrote it, but I wasn’t sure where it was headed until it hit the page. If you’re new here: an Elevenie is a short poem made up of eleven words, spread across five lines. Read more about Elevenies here. September’s Elevenie TearsClear sorrowUnlock emotional baggageRelease hurt and…
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What to read in September 2025
Finding Magic ✨ This month, I have several amazing books to share! One of them even kept me up past my bedtime—a rare feat these days. I used to do that all the time. Stay up until the early hours because a book had cast its spell on me. But now? Age, responsibilities, and the…
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Magic is more than slight of hand
Every month, I like to play with words in a way that stretches my creativity and hopefully makes you smile. This month’s Elevenie poems capture three things I believe we all need to thrive: magic, opportunity, and community. If you’re new here: an Elevenie is a short poem made up of eleven words, spread across…
