A Saint Nicholas for Advent
Now that Advent is here, It’s time to choose my Advent book. And this year, I’m reading The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas. So far, it’s great!
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Advent Traditions to Light up the Dark Night
Although I love Christmas, and go all out in decorating, there used to be a time when few people decorated before Advent–those four dark weeks before Christmas.
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Rough Draft November Final Days
Rough Draft November is almost over, and it’s time for a final check-in. But regardless if you hit your goal or not, all that matters in the long run is how you feel about your stories and your writing path forward. All that matters is that, as a writer, you know you’re not alone!
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A Selkirk Grace for Thanksgiving
I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! And here’s a lovely Selkirk Grace by Robert Burns to remind us of our blessings.
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Autumn Books Have Feelings Too (Part Deux)
Autumn is such a fleeting season. But one of the best ways to capture the sensations of Fall is through reading books that evoke the same kinds of emotions. So here’s a short book list to help you stay in the season, even if all the stores have their Christmas decorations out already.
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Rough Draft November Check-in & Fun
Rough Draft November week 2 is almost over and it’s time to evaluate how much fun you’re actually having. Because while writing is hard, life should bring you joy. More joy makes for more creativity and better art.
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Rough Draft November Begins!
Today is the first day of Rough Draft November! But before I end up heads down in a new manuscript, I’ve made a list of self care ideas to help me get to the point where I can write The End.
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Rough Draft Preptober: Part 4 & Meal Plans
While my NaNo project is all set, I’m trying to get my life ready for such a huge project. One of the things I do ahead of time is to plan out some of my meals, for my self and my family. So let’s get started with a meal plan!
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Autumn Beef & Squash Stew
The weekend is finally here, and tomorrow night I’m making dinner before we go on the Clifton Haunted Walk. And this year, I’m making a Beef & Butternut Squash stew. Yum!!
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Prep & Plan: Early Thanksgiving Preps
Although it’s not even Halloween yet, it’s time to start preparing for those November holidays that are loaded with family, fun, and food.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Tonight is the annual tradition of watching Hocus Pocus with family and friends, and this time I’m starting dinner off with a pureed cauliflower soup I hope everyone will love.
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A Cake for Me and Angadresma
I love birthdays, especially those that come with cake recipes and stories about miracles and saints.
