My friend saw a name in the newspaper and turned to me and said, "I wonder if she's related to the character in your book." I was touched that she remembered the name and made the silly connection. Little victories for the writer... #writing #booksky #writingcommunity #querying

My friend saw a name in the newspaper and turned to me and said, "I wonder if she's related to the character in your book." I was touched that she remembered the name and made the silly connection. Little victories for the writer... #writing #booksky #writingcommunity #querying

The querying process has made me wonder how any new writer ever gets published... #wrtitingcommunity #booksky #querying #writing #bigbreak

The querying process has made me wonder how any new writer ever gets published... #wrtitingcommunity #booksky #querying #writing #bigbreak

Today's Maine postcard... #photography #sunrise #clouds #Maine

I watched an episode from season 1 of The West Wing tonight. I laughed hysterically trying to picture such thoughtful, intelligent conversations going on in the west wing of the current White House...

Today's Maine postcard... #photography #sunrise #clouds #Maine

I watched an episode from season 1 of The West Wing tonight. I laughed hysterically trying to picture such thoughtful, intelligent conversations going on in the west wing of the current White House...

The power went out for an hour and twenty minutes. I lit a candle, bundled up under a blanket on the couch, and wrote the opening paragraphs of my next project... #writing #booksky #inspiration #creativeprocess #writingcommunity

Happy Monday from Maine! #photography #tree #autumn #Maine

My friend finished reading my latest project and told me how much she enjoyed it. I definitely needed the positive feedback after getting nothing my rejections to my queries. Writing is not an easy business... #querying #writing #booksky #writingcommunity

My friend finished reading my latest project and told me how much she enjoyed it. I definitely needed the positive feedback after getting nothing my rejections to my queries. Writing is not an easy business... #querying #writing #booksky #writingcommunity

Happy Monday from Maine! #photography #tree #autumn #Maine

The power went out for an hour and twenty minutes. I lit a candle, bundled up under a blanket on the couch, and wrote the opening paragraphs of my next project... #writing #booksky #inspiration #creativeprocess #writingcommunity

My favorite tree standing tall against the stormy sky... #Stunday #photography #tree #Maine

My friend is reading my manuscript. Today, she asked if she can share it with her mom because she enjoys mysteries. Another little victory... #writing #querying #booksky #writingcommunity

My favorite tree standing tall against the stormy sky... #Stunday #photography #tree #Maine

I'm very optimistic about the queries I just sent. I got a haircut this morning and everyone knows the first batch of queries sent after a new haircut is extremely lucky 🤣 #querying #writing #booksky #photography #clouds #writingcommunity

Today's Maine postcard is sponsored by the color blue... #photography #blue #river #Maine

I'm very optimistic about the queries I just sent. I got a haircut this morning and everyone knows the first batch of queries sent after a new haircut is extremely lucky 🤣 #querying #writing #booksky #photography #clouds #writingcommunity

Today's Maine postcard is sponsored by the color blue... #photography #blue #river #Maine

The beauty of the weekend awaits me as I step out of the office... #photography #clouds #Friday #weekend #Maine

My friend is reading my manuscript. Today, she asked if she can share it with her mom because she enjoys mysteries. Another little victory... #writing #querying #booksky #writingcommunity

The beauty of the weekend awaits me as I step out of the office... #photography #clouds #Friday #weekend #Maine

This morning's Maine postcard... #photography #clouds #sunrise #Maine

Good morning from Maine... #photography #clouds #Maine

I'm enjoying the small victories of writing: the full request from an agent, positive feedback from a beta reader, a friend really liking my story. But I'm ready for a big victory. My goals are higher... #writing #querying #booksky #writingcommunity

Good morning from Maine... #photography #clouds #Maine

This was my view as I stepped outside. Maine is beautiful... #photography #clouds #sunset #Maine

A friend came up to me at work today and told me she'd read the first 5 chapters of the story I'm querying, and she really liked it. My heart was happy. #writing #booksky #querying #positivereinforcement #writingcommunity

Today's Maine postcard... #photography #clouds #beauty #Maine

This was my view as I stepped outside. Maine is beautiful... #photography #clouds #sunset #Maine

Today's Maine postcard... #photography #clouds #beauty #Maine

Snow Miser makes his presence known for the first time this season ⛄️ #photography #snow #clouds #Maine

I'm enjoying the small victories of writing: the full request from an agent, positive feedback from a beta reader, a friend really liking my story. But I'm ready for a big victory. My goals are higher... #writing #querying #booksky #writingcommunity

A friend came up to me at work today and told me she'd read the first 5 chapters of the story I'm querying, and she really liked it. My heart was happy. #writing #booksky #querying #positivereinforcement #writingcommunity

Today's Maine postcard... #photography #clouds #Bridge #Maine

I'd much rather be playing chess, but I'm in my dentist's waiting room. Ugh. #photography #clouds #chess #Maine

I have a dentist appointment this morning, so I got there early to walk along the river to calm my nerves... #photography #clouds #Maine

Received feedback from a beta reader that gave me a much needed boost of confidence. After many query rejections, it's nice to hear I might know how to tell a story... #querying #writing #booksky #writingcommunity

Received feedback from a beta reader that gave me a much needed boost of confidence. After many query rejections, it's nice to hear I might know how to tell a story... #querying #writing #booksky #writingcommunity

Today's Maine postcard has an autumnal vibe... #photography #trees #Monday #Maine

Spent the morning emailing strangers about the story I've poured my heart and soul into for the past 6 months, and begging them to read it. Being a writer is so empowering at times... #Stunday #querying #writing #booksky #photography #writingcommunity

The storm clouds moving in at low tide... #Stunday #photography #clouds #Maine

My Dad taught me it's okay to stand alone and pick a path that veers away from the direction everyone else is going. That's why I like being a writer... #Stunday #photography #writing #clouds #writingcommunity

The storm clouds moving in at low tide... #Stunday #photography #clouds #Maine

The view of Stephen King's side of the river, through the trees... #Stunday #photography #clouds #Maine

I was an awkward child. Thankfully, I grew out of that and eventually became an awkward adult...

Spent the morning emailing strangers about the story I've poured my heart and soul into for the past 6 months, and begging them to read it. Being a writer is so empowering at times... #Stunday #querying #writing #booksky #photography #writingcommunity

My Dad taught me it's okay to stand alone and pick a path that veers away from the direction everyone else is going. That's why I like being a writer... #Stunday #photography #writing #clouds #writingcommunity