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How to Keep Your Characters Straight Without Losing Your Mind
Dear Reader, Ever stared at a cast list and thought, “Wait, who is this again?" You’re not alone, my friend. Juggling a bunch of layered characters with messy backstories can turn your manuscript into a cluttered sock drawer. But fear not — with a s...
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The Skies Are No Longer Ours
Dear reader, I'm thrilled to announce that my story, Whisper Protocol: Surveyor, is included in Hostile Skies — the 18th anthology from Bayonet Books — and you can pre-order it right now. Some books arrive at just the right moment. Hostile Skies is...
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The Power of Reading for Writers: How Your Literary Life Shapes Your Craft
Hello dear reader, Have you ever wondered if your reading habits could be quietly shaping your writing? Or how the stories you surround yourself with influence your work? If you’re a writer—or a lover of stories—this post is for you. Discover how t...
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A New Podcast - Stitches and Stories Studio!
Hello readers, I’ve got something new and exciting to share: I’ve launched a podcast this month. It’s for readers who love the behind-the-scenes of storytelling and for anyone who’s secretly carrying a story around in their head and ...
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Welcome 2026!
Hello dear reader, A lot of people are talking about new year, new me. I don't want a new me, I want more me. I hope you do to. You are awesome the way you are, you don't need a newer version, you just need more of you. Putting value on yourself, n...
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Book Spotlight: The Blade Within by Dylan McFadyen
Fellow readers, I'm excited to share a science fiction thriller that's been on my radar: The Blade Within by Dylan McFadyen. If you're looking for military sci-fi with teeth—the kind that delivers pulse-pounding action while digging into the psycho...
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Catching Up After a Busy Summer 🌞✍️
Hey book friends, It’s been a minute since my last update (back in June!), and I figured it was time to pop in, catch you up, and share some really exciting news. Summer flew by for me. Between the heat, family time, and plenty of late-night writing...
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What Do You Mean It is June, Already?
I Can’t Believe It’s June Already! Is anyone else wondering where the year went? Somehow, we’ve arrived at June, and summer is already off to a wild, wonderful start. This weekend alone, I spent three days—and more money than I care to admit—at the ...
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Update to Payment Processing
Dear Readers,Just a quick update to let you after being unable to resolve an issue with PayPal, I have had to change the payment system to Stripe. I hope this doesn't cause any inconvenience during the transition. Thank you.
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From Craft to Page: How Knitting Inspires Storytelling
Some people have asked how I came up with the name for my publishing company, Stitches and Stories. It is a melding of pursuits that includes my love of knitting and writing. Knitting and writing might seem like two vastly different pursuits, but for...
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A cup of tea next to a stack of books by a snow covered window.
Cozy Up with Stories and Creativity This Winter
Hello, friends!As January wraps up, I’m excited to share what’s happening in my creative world and in the shop. Winter is the perfect season to slow down, embrace coziness, and dive into projects that bring joy—and I hope to inspire a little of that ...
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Closing out 2024
Hello Book Friends,I hope this message finds you savoring every joyful moment of the holiday season! This December has been truly magical for me, thanks to The Christmas Dilemma. Your love and support have made this release one to remember—sales are ...
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A Festive Romance Just in Time for the Holidays
The holiday season is finally here, and so is my latest book, The Christmas Dilemma! I’m beyond excited to share this heartwarming, festive romance with you all. Writing this story brought me so much joy, and I hope it’ll bring some holiday cheer to ...
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Review - Heart, Soul, Pen by Robin Finn
Dear Fellow Book Lovers,  Heart, Soul, Pen by Robin Finn is an inspiring and empowering guide for women writers who are balancing the demands of a full-time job, family, and the creative call to write. Fin’s insights are not only practical but d...
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Enough is Enough
Hello you fabulous readers!Don't you just love fall? I feel extra creative this time of year. I love summer too, but that is more of a time of relaxation catching up my To Be Read pile. Maybe it is a holdover from childhood, when you relaxed from sch...
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