2025 Mid-Summer Middle Grade & Young Adult Book List
It’s so hot and humid I want to hide in the AC or hang by the pool. That means it must be time for the 2025 Mid-Summer Middle Grade & Young Adult book list!
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Midsummer Florals in Romantic Fiction
Today’s midsummer writers post explores symbolic blooms in romance and women’s fiction—featuring story ideas, writing tips, and books that show how florals can deepen emotional arcs.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Tomato Tart
With all the fresh tomatoes now available in the farmers’ markets, it’s time to make my favorite Tomato Tart with a cheddar cheese puff pastry. And it’s part of my Kingsmill Rehearsal Dinner Menu series.
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A Cover Reveal for One Night by Firelight
It’s another cover reveal day! And today I’m sharing the cover for One Night by Firelight, a new romance in my Kingsmill Courtships series. It comes out in the charity anthology Heroes, Holidays, and Hope on December 6, 2025.
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In Case of Wildfires
Get wildfire-ready with this roundup of expert resources from Ready.gov, Firewise USA, and more. Whether you live in a fire-prone area or are just passing through, this guide offers essential tips on prevention, evacuation, and home protection to help you stay safe this wildfire season.
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Summerween Movie Magic
Let’s get in the spooky spirit without waiting for fall! These magical, witchy, and romantic movies are perfect for a Summerween movie night. From gothic love stories to whimsical curses, this list has all the cozy chills and enchanted thrills to celebrate Halloween vibes, even in July.
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The Magic of Midsummer Story Ideas
Let’s talk about how the magic, mystery, and emotion of midsummer can inspire unforgettable characters and scenes in your stories. I’ve included creative prompts, character sketch ideas, and a playlist perfect for capturing the heat, longing, and transformation of the season in your writing.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Cornbread Salad
It’s going to be a hot and humid weekend so I’m making a chilled salad for our weekend guests. This Cornbread Salad is a nice change from other, more familiar, chilled summer salads and it’s easy to make.
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Summer Car Travel Preps: Updated
Summer travel this year has been a wild ride, so I compiled an updated list of FEMA, NWS, Ready.gov, and other sites/links with current advice on how to stay safe on the roads this summer.
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Sarah Munro’s Summer Foot Scrub
It’s time for sandals and this summer foot scrub is one of the easiest and fastest way to make you feet feel beautiful and ready for the limelight.
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A Summer Bucket List
Since I’m always looking for fun, simple summer ideas, I came up with this end-of-summer bucket list full of big and small adventures to enjoy before Labor Day—no passport or tubing required!
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Midsummer Writer’s Survival Guide
This week, with the Midsummer Writers series, we’re talking about the excitement and dread of drafting a novel in July (or through the rest of the summer).
