Getting the words in whenever you can. Working on finishing draft #3 while on my lunch break #WIP #romance #BookSky #Author #writingcommunity

So excited to be submitted my first page! New FREE contest for writers of Romance and Women's Fiction — tinyurl.com/wdwcon9 — Judged by Agent Rachel Beck of Liza Dawson Associates, via @writingdaywksp.bsky.social Winners get an agent critique of their work.

@profilepitevent.bsky.social When a couple fall in love on the shores of Lake Superior and find their lives at a crossroads, they need to decided if they say goodbye or take a chance of a love that feels straight from the movies. #profilepit #WIP #A #R #C #writingcommunity #author

I went to Planet Comic Con and brought a cover mock up and copy to Jared Padalecki to give to his book loving with Gen. Their love story serves as very loose inspiration for my characters. He loved the cover and I shot my shot, they own a production company! #WIP #romance #BookSky #writingcommunity

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve touched my manuscript (life has been happening) but time to get back at at with fresh eyes! #WIP #romance #BookSky #Author #writingcommunity

My debut novel,, A Love Like the Movies, as a Spotify playlist. What do you think? #WIP #romance #BookSky #Author #writingcommunity

Let’s play a game! This or that—Romance Edition Pick what you like for each category! #WIP #romance #BookSky #Author #writingcommunity

If everyone wants a good laugh. Last night I get an email from a writing conference I’m going to on 4/11 about submitting your first 10pgs for critique and I think hey I didn’t sign up for that..yes yes I did, 🤦‍♀️ #WIP #romance #BookSky #Author #writingcommunity

Things I think about as a debut author.. #WIP #romance #BookSky #Author #writingcommunity

Get to know my debut novel A Love Like the Movies! #WIP #romance #BookSky #AuthorsofBluesky #writingcommunity

Holy crap!! My novel in print! Well ok just the 2nd draft but still. If you want to be a beta reader let me know. I need lovers of cont romance & can provide feedback in 30days. Sounds like you…drop a comment and we will connect! #WIP #romance #BookSky #Author #writingcommunity

Started a new job today. Came home tired but no rest for the weary/debut author! #WIP #romance #BookSky #Author #writingcommunity

Holy crap! Thank you for allowing me to be part of the group. I can’t wait to make my manuscript better and to grow as a writer! If you are part of this inaugural group let me know! #WIP #romance #BookSky #Author #writingcommunity

First draft is complete! Now for a little break then edits! #WIP #RomanceSky #RomanceBooks #Author #writingcommunity #BookSky

Small milestone reached! 20k down 45k left! #WIP #romance #BookSky #Author #writingcommunity

Hi everyone! Get to know me and let’s be friends!! #BookSky #authorsofbluesky #contemporaryromance #WIP #gettoknowme #authors #WriterLife #AmDrafting #Debut #WriteSky #WriterWednesday

Trying to focus on writing everyday and #FirstDraftFall! Let’s get this done! Here’s a bit of my vision board for my contemporary romance novel. 💙📚 #WIP #booksky #romance #contemporaryromance #romancebooks

Four chapters into a contemporary romance novel! Send me your feeds for romance novels, pitch events, agents/editors in the contemporary romance space 📚💙 #romancewriter #contemporaryromance #pitchevents #writesky #booksky #WIP #authorsky

Looking for publisher or agent recommendations. I have 3 manuscripts ready with 3 more ideas in the pipeline. Currently write 0-5 age picture books. I have two self published books already. Hoping to find a small indie publishers looking to grow who needs a great partner. #kidslit #publishers

So excited to be a part of Voyage Minnesota Magazine! #kidslit voyageminnesota.com/interview/me...

Theres only 13 days left to cast your vote for Grandpa Loved Wild Things. It’s been a finalist for 8 different book awards so it’s time for a win!! I can only do it witb your help! #kidslit peoplesbookprize.com/2024-books/g...

Today I got a letter from Sir David Attenborough. He is a UK naturalist and biologist. I sent him a copy of my book, Grandpa Loved Wild Things, a few months ago and today I received a letter back, and on earth day, how fitting!! He’s 98 so I am so impressed he sent a hand written note back.

Another day another award for Grandpa Loved Wild Things!!! Story Monsters Approved winner in the Environmental category! #kidslit

Pitching to my first ever agent tomorrow. I have 10min. Give me your tips, tricks and insights! #kidslit #querying #agent

Come help me out at vote for Grandpa Loved Wild Things!! peoplesbookprize.com/2024-books/g... #fyp #selfpublishing #kidslit

Hello! Asking for everyone help! Please go this site: peoplesbookprize.com/2024-cat/chi... and vote for Grandpa Loved Wild Things and leave a comment if you've read the book! #kidslit

Look what came today. Order your signed copy at www.invisblestringstories.com #kidslit

My birthday is next Friday! Want a great way to celebrate and show support..grab my new book Grandpa Loved the North Shore on Amazon a.co/d/eO4XuuS or preorder a hardcover signed version on my website www.invisiblestringstories.com #kidslit

So I entered a UK book contest and this one puts your book in the hands of children who judge them. You the receive feedback from the kids. I added my favorite below! While I wasn’t a finalist I did recieve a red ribbon award from them which Is still exciting. #kidslit

Check out a reading of Grandpa Loved Wild Things on the Little Curiosity Chronicles podcast! open.spotify.com/episode/7dBo... #kidslit

This week my new childrens book, Grandpa Loved the North Shore, is free for download. I’d appreciate anyone who’s interested in downloading it and providing a review! #kidslit #freekindle a.co/d/6AFsI5V

Head to my website www.invisiblestringstories.com to get some free coloring pages and buy a book while you’re there! #kidslit #coloringpages #selfpublished #authorsofbluesky

Reading messages like this, from a stranger, is why I keep going! Knowing my simple stories are resonating with people and making them remember times shared with their loved ones is why I do this! #kidslit #PBauthor

I’d love some advice. I’m doing an in person agent pitch the beginning of April and I’ve never done one before..help!!! Any tips or tricks? What should I bring or prepare? #kidslit #pbagent #pbauthor #pbbook

Here are a few photos of the new book, Grandpa Loved the North Shore. Head to my website www.invisiblestringstories.com to preorder your signed copy! Similar to the first book I added an interactive page for kids to color on as well as real life photos of Grand Marais. #kidslit #authorsofbluesky

Hello!! I’m so excited to announce that pre-orders have launched for my next book Grandpa Loved the North Shore! This book celebrates my family’s love of Lake Superior! Order your signed copy today! Head to my website www.invisiblestringstories.com to order! #kidslit #kidlit

Hoping a friend or agent on her can help! I have three #childrensbook manuscripts I want to query and all make sense to the agents I found but was told not to send multiple to one agent! Help! I’m nervous and have great ideas..one I have yet to see on the market! #kidlit

🤯I’m a finalist for the Little peeps award Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media. There are 25 finalists in 6 categories. Now I wait until the winner is announced at the awards ceremony in April!! @chantireviews.com #kidslit #amquerying #kidlit #selfpublished

Someone please pinch me!!! I am a semi-finalist for the Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media Little Peeps Award. This can’t be real life..on to the finals!!! #kidslit #amquerying #authorsofbluesky @chantireviews.com

Just wanted to share some images from my upcoming book, Grandpa Loved the North Shore! Who’s getting excited? What’s is your favorite childhood vacation spot? #kidslit #kidlit #selfpublishedauthor

Holy crap! I made the short list of finalists for the 2025 Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media Little Peeps award! I never thought I’d make it past the long list so being in the running to be a semi finalist is unbelievable!!! 2025 is starting off great! @chantireviews.com #kidslit #kidlit

Well as we move into 2025, I wanted to share final number for 2024 book sales. 131 books ordered since June and that means grandpa’s legacy lives on in the lives of people who didn’t know him but now do. It wasn’t a NYT best seller but for being my first book I sure learned a lot!

Another fun day getting interviewed by WCCO! #kidslit #selfpublished #childrensbook

So excited to be going on the www.readingWithYourKids.com podcast this week! My first ever podcast. Anyone have any tips? #kidslit #authorsofbluesky #selfpublished

500 followers!!! Wow, thank you everyone! Still time today to shop small. My picture book makes for a great stocking stuffer! a.co/d/eq7UWPe #kidlit #childrensbookauthor #selfpublished

Another event in full swing! Spreading the love that grandpa Bill had for wild things!! #kidlit #childrensbook#minneapolis #vendor#selfpublished

So excited to announce that Grandpa Loved Wild Things has made the long list of finalists for the Little Peeps Award. Making it to the Long List means that their readers saw something they liked in my book! #kidlit #childrensbook #selfpinlishedauthor @chantireviews.bsky.social

Live in Minnesota and ready to start shopping for the holidays? Come to Wagners Garden Center and shop local. Bonus, I’ll be there!! #kidlit

The author experience has been a journey. Many wins and many stumbles along the way. A lot has been learned as I head into working on 4 new books. 100 people picked this book to share with their family and 100 people have learned about my grandpa and are making family memories #kidlit

Interested in gifting a new book for Christmas?? Check out my book Grandpa Loved Wild Things. Grandpa Bill had a deep love and understanding of wild things. He shared this love with his grandchildren, showing them the wonders of nature and the creatures that inhabit it. #kidlit a.co/d/9m4ITK2