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Submitting A Book For Publication

This feels absolutely surreal! I didn't know if I was going to make my goal, but I did! It's not exactly submitted for publication but it's definitely a big step! I entered my novel into a novel competition, a huge one run by Allen & Unwin. I don't know how it will go, but I… Continue reading Submitting A Book For Publication

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Her King: A Poem

The darkness was everywhere,Hiding her from view.No one could see her,Not that she wanted them too. She walked the lonely road alone,Not a soul was around.Her feet kicked the rubble,That layered the ground. The world she once knew,Now lay at her feet.Her evil plan,Was now complete. But this was not what she wanted,It was all… Continue reading Her King: A Poem

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Life Update

Life has been hectic so far this year! Time goes past so fast when you are busy and throw a child into the mix! I'm not working at the moment, but I've found so many ways to fill my time. Not to mention its hard to do anything when you have a loud, energetic, moving… Continue reading Life Update

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The End: A Short Story

Rachel squinted as she looked up at the sky. It was painfully bright. People bustled around her, panic in the air. She stood still amongst the chaos; she knew she was safe. She knew she wouldn’t be left behind on this dying planet. Her brown hair blew across her face in the hot breeze, and… Continue reading The End: A Short Story

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10 Tips to Writing at Home

“Everything you can imagine is real.”Pablo Picasso Most writers usually work at home, or in a corner of a café. It's just what we do! It is, however, difficult to work from home when you have others around you or, like me, you have a 7 month old at home to take care of. It… Continue reading 10 Tips to Writing at Home

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The Night: A Poem

The stars shine so brightAnd the moon is high in the skyOn this cold winters night. My room has a nightlightComing in from outsideThe stars shine so bright. I hold onto my blanket tightTrying to stay warmOn this cold winters night. The sky is a beautiful sightAnd even when clouds roll inThe stars shine so… Continue reading The Night: A Poem

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Busy Month of April + COVID

"Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed."Saint Francis de Sales It has been a busy month! April usually is busy every year, except when Easter falls in March. We've had COVID outbreaks here, my husband turned 30 and Easter happened! It has been… Continue reading Busy Month of April + COVID

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Starlight: A Poem

It is very quiet this nightToo quiet for me.There are no people in sightNo one that I can see. I usually enjoy the stillnessI find peace in the calm.But today silence means illnessDisease has come to our farm. I’m too afraid to leave my roomAfraid of what I’ll find.In the morning, chaos will resumeBut for… Continue reading Starlight: A Poem

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Finding Time For Self-Care

Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.Anne Lamott It's often hard to take time out of our busy days just for ourselves. I often find myself doing so many things throughout the day that I don't take any time to sit down and relax. I feel unproductive… Continue reading Finding Time For Self-Care

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Losing A Piece Of My Heart: A Short Story

“The baby,” I sobbed, gripping my husbands’ arm. Blood was dripping down my leg as he pushed me towards the emergency room. I felt like a brick was sitting on my chest, crushing my heart. The nurses hurried over to me and helped me into a private room. I could feel their sympathetic stares boring… Continue reading Losing A Piece Of My Heart: A Short Story