A rabbit was eating grass in our backyard. My 8yo son: do you think I can catch this rabbit? My husband: if you catch it, I’ll give you $2000 dollars. Son: really? Husband: yes. And now my son has been out in the yard chasing the rabbit for the last ten minutes… #momlife

When you read a book and suddenly a name sake character comes up, but you don’t like that character 🫠😑😑😑😑 #booksky #reader #MurderTakesAVacation #cozymystery

懵懂时：看山是山，看水是水。 成长时：看山不是山，看水不是水。 悟到后：看山还是山，看水还是水。

#sparksandscribbles In book 1, Maggie’s belief is strongly affected by her mother, but falls in love with someone who is the opposite of that. In book 2, Lily defies the community beliefs and escapes her family, only to meet a boy who prioritizes cultural values before anything else. #yaromcom

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

#sparksandscribbles In my book 1, Maggie’s goal is to get the attention of her crush. In book 2, Lily’s goal is to get away from her father. #writesky

It’s amazing how a book can quickly pull you out of a reading slump in the most unexpected way possible @tesiatsai.bsky.social ‘s Deathly Fates is so much fun to get into and I can’t wait to see what Ren and Siying get themselves into. #fantasy #asianpacificislanderheritagemonth #booksky #readers

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Happy May, #writingcommunity! Can’t believe it’s here already. It’s been four days into the month, and I’ve already lived through a few emotional ups and downs. Hope you’re surviving this year with a smile! Just remember, if you’re feeling low, you’re not alone! #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

#sparksandscribbles In book 1, my protagonist values family and parental expectations. In book 2, my fmc values courage and friendship, while my mmc values family and meaningful connections. #yaromcom #kidlit #writesky

#characterdoodle #writesky #doodle #yaromcom #writingcommunity When you’re bored with your Kindle Scribe and your character pops up in your head to say hi! 👋 It’s quite liberating knowing progress is more important than a perfect end product. Love my character, love my story!

Happy first Friday of April from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Being a #writer, the ups and downs on this lovely yet exasperating path is no joke. I go from loving every word I wrote to the worst imposter syndrome in matter of hours. Did you know May is #mentalhealth month? Let’s support each other in #writingcommunity, because no one can do this alone.

How weird is it to dream of something crazy and “wake up” in your dream to write the idea down, only to wake up for real dreaming about that…almost feels like inception. Maybe we truly are living in a parallel world where dreams are just alternative universes… #writingcommunity #writerlife

#sparksandscribbles Book 1, my protagonist’s biggest fear is becoming the disappointment in her mother’s eyes. Book 2, my protagonist fears people will hate her once they see who she is. #writingcommunity #writesky #yaromcom #kidlit

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

#sparksandscribbles In my first book, my protagonist would self implode…she’s not good at being the center of attention and hates small talk socializing. In my second, my protagonist would shimmer with pride because she loves to be in the spotlight! #yaromcom #writingcommunity

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

#sparksandscribbles #wip protagonist is a short queen spitfire! She has may artistic talents, but her favorite hobby is making her nemesis blush. #yaromcom

One of my writer friends told me to stop calling my first drafts "vomit drafts". "They're unpolished diamonds," she said. And I feel like I should share it with the #writingcommunity as well.

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

When you feel down about your writing and suddenly get a message from one of your betas that she finished reading in a week as opposed to a previously scheduled month because she can’t stop reading it and gushed about the story…this is what a writer lives for ❤️ #betareaderrocks #writingcommunity #ya

#sparksandscribbles In my first wip, my protagonist is a lot like me, but in my second wip, I decide to go the complete polar opposite. Shy vs snotty, but they both have snark to them and I love them both so much 😆 #writingcommunity #yaromcom #kidlit

Happy first Friday of April from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Wow, some days are just really difficult to get by…when you think you’re doing great but something always hits you when you least expect and that shelf you’ve been loading up without realizing just crumbles. But it’s okay. Because this too shall pass. Tomorrow is another day. #writingcommunity

Anyone who doesn’t understand the concept of raising the stakes should watch Hoppers. It is such a well-written story, I am extremely impressed! Pixar will always humble me with a great story and great inspiration when my creative brain needs soul food! #hoppers #pixar #writingcommunity

Stay tuned for our next #sparksandscribbles writing challenge. We will focus on the craft of writing for the 12 weeks of spring, starting on April 6th. Who’s with us? #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Happy last Friday of March from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Thinking of blogging about writing lessons I learned. #writingcommunity, what topics do you want to see more of? Motivation and inspiration? Outlining and plotting? Brainstorming and unblocking? Character building? Analyzing published books? Or self-editing? #writesky #writer

Trader Joe's Cashier: Did you find everything you were looking for? Me: I'm good, how are...wait, I mean yes, I did... Sometimes I'm so grateful I'm a writer, because I certainly can't handle real life in my rough drafts mind... #writerlife

I recorded my two cents on creating a compelling (YA) character. Sharing it with the #writingcommunity in case the lessons I learned might benefit you too! #writeronwriting medium.com/write-a-cata...

If you’re someone who loves a flawed protagonist, bold writing, and a complicated family history, give this book a try. You don’t need to be a historical fan to fall in love with this story. #bookreview #booksky #reading #murdermystery #AmyChua #books medium.com/hooked-on-bo...

#sparksandacribbles Having a writing community def helps! I love my morning and late night sprinting groups! And having an accountability partner. #writingcommunity

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Wrapping up a wip in winter/early spring is the worst. Every time I want to finish something, the weather smirks at me with an “oh yeah? Think again.” To all the remote learnings and two-hour delays this week (and yes, it’s only Tuesday), touché. #momwriter #writingcommunity

#sparksandscribbles “Be bold and live a little! Enjoy the world!” Is my favorite line in my current wip, because we can all use a little encouragement from time to time. #yaromcom #writingcommunity

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

#sparksandscribbles I love a good slow burn romance, a twisty mystery, and a nerve prickly horror. My favorite trope is probably opposite attracts, whether it be lovers, friendship, or just family dynamics. Some good yin and yang ☯️ is necessary for tension in all sorts of relationships! #writesky

Had the most vivid dream where I had a run in with three ginormous caged tigers…apparently it means I had suppressed fear or anxiety toward something, and that eventually that thing will resolve and I need to relax and let it take its course…gee, I wonder what I’m afraid of… #dream #writingcommunity

Sometimes you just have to trust the Big Magic and write like no one is watching. The result might give you a pleasant surprise when you go back to edit your pages. Chapters later, you might forget you were supposed to be marking on those pages. #writingcommunity #amediting #writesky

Happy first Friday of March from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Just took my preteen daughter shopping for clothes today… Boy, did I identify as my dad…I wanted to sit on every bench and went to the bathroom every time we saw the sign, then ate a double cheeseburger with no cheese. #momlife

#sparksandscribbles I used to think I write the best at night when my judgy filter is off, and edit the best during the day when my brain is more coherent. But lately I’ve been going with the flow, and it’s actually better! I feel more freedom and less obligated to glue my butt to the chair at night

Daughter brought up blood moon, and I tricked my son into believing we have werewolf gene and might turn into werewolves that night. Now he doesn’t want to wear his favorite pjs because he’s afraid he’d rip them when he transforms…when do I tell him I’m just kidding? #momlife

Tip of the day, do not panic at the sheer amount of the word “just” you used in your manuscript when you have a protagonist named “Justin” 😂 ctrl + F gave me a good adrenaline rush to start off the day! #writingcommunity #amediting

Perhaps the most important wisdom I learned today or in this lifetime: This too shall pass. #lifelesson

Happy last Friday of February from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

I do one search on Google about ballet dancer work outs (writing a short story on it), and now my social media feed is filled with Pilates workout apps 🏋️ lol, do they realize I’m not a dancer? #writer #writingcommunity

#sparksandscribbles "Be brave! You get to enjoy the world first!" might be my fav line in my current WIP. I finished drafting this week, learned about a new genre, critiqued some wonderful books, and started outlining my new idea. Here's to another productive month in March! #writesky

Funny how writing contemporary romance feels like I'm writing fantasy, because the contemporary world we live in feels like a dystopian chaos. #writerillusion #dystopianreality #romanceisfantasy