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Teen Writers and Sasquatch — Ask Susie

Tool Belt of a Stressed Writer/Mama/Marketer

I’m just going to be real honest here today. I’m stressed out. Big. Time. I’m writing my second novel. I love the process, the words, the characters, the story. But even great jobs are stressful. I’m 6 months into my first (and last) year… Continue Reading “Tool Belt of a Stressed Writer/Mama/Marketer”

In The Water

CONGRATULATIONS to my three lovely necklace winners! Wendy V, Aubrey M, and Kelley L! I’ll be in touch to get addresses and what letter you’d like on your necklace! There’s just something about water. How it refreshes. That first touch of the lake on… Continue Reading “In The Water”

Ask Susie – What Writers’ Spouses Must Know

Hey, howdy! Make sure you watch the video to find out how to enter to win a cool necklace (it’s customizable!!!)! Have a great weekend!

Beauty

I’ve messed up. Many, many times. I suspect that you have, too. At least once. Sometimes, when I think about what I’ve done, said, thought, felt, I begin to think of myself as unworthy. That I don’t deserve good. That I don’t deserve happy.… Continue Reading “Beauty”

Never Again

Never again. Have you said those words? Thought them? Hoped them? Never again. I won’t let that happen again. Won’t allow that person into my life. Can’t let myself dwell on it. Never again. And have you turned from that person/place/thing that you promised… Continue Reading “Never Again”

Ask Susie: Naming Characters

Don’t miss last week’s “Ask Susie” about finding time to write. Click HERE to watch it!

Meet Sharon K. Souza

I would like you to meet Sharon K. Souza. Sharon is one of the lovely Novel Matters bloggers. She is also one of my writing mentors. I have to tell  you, Sharon is fabulous. Well, I’ll let you see that for yourselves. I had… Continue Reading “Meet Sharon K. Souza”

History, Romance, and SPIES! A Guest Post With Roseanna M. White!

Friends, I want to introduce you to Roseanna M. White. She is one talented lady. Publisher, Writer, Editor, Home Schooling Mama, Friend, Blogger…She does everything. Enjoy this guest post! Yes, okay, I’m one of those. The people who just love stories of intrigue. I’ve… Continue Reading “History, Romance, and SPIES! A Guest Post With Roseanna M. White!”

Saggy Middle

Just about four and a half years ago, I was large and round and splitting pregnant with twin boys. I was literally a big mama. After delivering them (c-section, no less), I had very little left to my abdominal muscles. Going from flat on… Continue Reading “Saggy Middle”