Had my second book signing last month. Here's what worked and what didn't. #5amwritersclub open.substack.com/pub/melodylo...

Did I really think I could finish this story during the busy holiday I had? 🤣 It’s not even close to done. #5amwritersclub

Trying to ease back into writing after taking some time off. #5amwritersclub

Friday on a Wednesday this morning for me. Let’s do this writing thing and get ready for some extra writing time the rest of the week! 😀✍️ #5amwritersclub

As I’m working on this YA novel, I can’t help but think of how things have changed. Where were pimple patches and period underwear when I was teen?! #5amwritersclub

Nearing the end of my YA book and at 48k! Hoping to get it done during this short work week! #5amwritersclub

Writing delay. Happy Friday! #5amwritersclub

Correction: 16 books! I miscounted. Math was never my strong suit 🤣

@heathersweeney.bsky.social Look what just landed on my desk here at the library. It’s my friend Heather’s book!

Didn’t have a chance to post Sunday but here is me and my table yesterday. I did pretty well. I sold 14 books. I think if more of my target audience had been there, I could have done better. But I did sell out of my bargain books so that was a win! I’m wearing my new writing shirt! #5amwriterclub

My book event is today! Manifesting many book sales! 📚 🤞🙂 #5amwritersclub

Getting excited for my book event this weekend! This was my setup last year. This year, my table is going to be even better! I’ll have one additional book and a custom table runner! I’ll share pictures Sunday! #5amwritersclub

Nearing 42k in YA WIP. Let’s see if I can get there this morning. ✍️ #5amwritersclub

So now that Affinity is free, what does that mean for the paid version (Affinity Photo) on my computer? 🤔

It’s almost time for the 50k words in a month challenge. Are you going to participate or not? Here’s what I’m doing… #5amwritersclub open.substack.com/pub/melodylo...

Someone was up at 3:30 demanding wet food so guess who is getting an early start at #5amwritersclub

I think I figured out a decent pricing strategy for this year. #5amwritersclub open.substack.com/pub/melodylo...

Oct 24 is Gotcha Day in our house! I’ve had these girls for 3 years now!

Trying to come up with a name for my imaginary weather network but everything is taken. 🫠 #5amwritersclub

I’m outlining the final book in my series! #5amwritersclub

Well, everyone, the draft is done, despite my cat’s attempts to sabotage my writing! 😂 If you have cats and you’re a writer, I’m sure you can relate to my struggles! #5amwritersclub open.substack.com/pub/melodylo...

Do you think she looks like she’s sorry? 😸 Also she stole my chair. #5amwritersclub

Back to writing on my iPad and Bluetooth keyboard this morning because someone broke my MacBook yesterday. 😭 guilty party in the comments. #5amwritersclub

Stepped away from my Mac for five minutes and when I came back, the screen was black. It’s not coming back on 😭 I restarted and hit the option, command, and p and r buttons. Still nothing 😭 Keyboard is lit up but screen still dark. How do I fix this? I’m devastated.

My word count this morning is not looking too good. They are working hard to keep me from finishing this book. 😸 #5amwritersclub

I had to make sure my books didn’t get lost during the move to our new library building. Found them! 📚 #5amwritersclub

In an effort to make blogging and newslettering (is that a word?) easier for me, I made a substack. Hope my writer friends see this post and find me there. ☺️ #5amwritersclub melodyloomis.substack.com

The good thing about waking up at 3am and not being able to get back to sleep is that I’m on time for #5amwritersclub

Despite this cutie’s attempts to sabotage my writing this morning, I made some progress on my draft. Plenty of head scratches were given! #5amwritersclub

Last day of September and the draft is not done, but at 85% complete, I’m so close to the end! #5amwritersclub

I think I actually feel like writing this morning. ✍️ 😃 #5amwritersclub

The Universe: HAHA! Hold my beer... #5amwritersclub

I haven’t been able to write for several days. Cat has been sick. She will be ok but has to wear a cone to stop licking her butt. I’m miserable right along with her. No writing for a while. I’m too stressed and don’t have time. 😢 #5amwritersclub

One minute, my side character is at the ranch. The next, she’s out of town. Whoops 😅 #5amwritersclub

I think I might actually finish this draft by the end of the month. #5amwritersclub

Here I am, sprinting by myself, and staring at the screen wondering how the heck I got this high word count and who is this person? This isn’t even a morning writing session! 678? What?! 🔥 ✍️ #5amwritersclub

Y’all, I just spent forty minutes working on an author bio. 😂 #5amwritersclub

Was trying to shave my cat’s butt yesterday. Was unsuccessful. My mom said I needed “one of those guys from my books to help hold her down. They handle bulls so should be able to handle a cat.” But can they handle murder mittens?! 😂 #5amwritersclub

I can’t believe I had a holiday from work yesterday and my muse didn’t go on holiday either. So much writing done! Almost at 60k! #5amwritersclub

Sleepy cats and no work today. Time for an extra long writing session! #5amwritersclub

I found the perfect shirt for my author event! Perfect for someone who writes weather geek romance! 😂🌪❄️⚡️☔️☀️💨 #5amwritersclub

Made an account on Pinterest eons ago but never got into the site. I guess I didn’t have anything to promote until now. Trying it out now for book marketing. I don’t know what I’m doing but it seems like it could be fun. #5amwritersclub

My mom is very supportive and reads all my books, but she’s not familiar with the romance genre. She keeps thinking I’m going to sabotage my characters’ happy ending. 😄 #5amwritersclub

I need advice on how to set up my author table with multiple books. I have 5, four of those in a series. I don’t want it to be cluttered. I have book stands. Would love to see some pictures. #5amwritersclub

Authors, what sites do you use for table runners for trade shows? I know VistaPrint but I can’t find one I like there. #5amwritersclub #writesky

A storm chasing cowboy reunites with his high school sweetheart. INTO THE STORM available now! books2read.com/into-the-sto...

53k words and at the point where I’m jumping around and writing later scenes. Anything to get some words in this story! I’ll revisit the harder scenes later! #5amwritersclub

I was watching an episode of The Addams Family and Morticia decided to write a novel. She finished it in like 2 or 3 days. Wish I had that kind of speed. 😂 #5amwritersclub

Can I express how excited I am that the NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY deemed my latest release worthy enough to add to their ebook collection? I’m so stoked! So if you have a library card to the NYPL (or Brooklyn PL…they bought it too!), then you can read INTO THE STORM for FREE! #5amwritersclub

547 more words until I reach the 50k mark! #5amwritersclub