I wrote something deeply personal recently… & I don’t know if I’ll ever publish it. But as soon as I wrote it down, I stepped away. Sometimes, you just need a place to let the words out, let them exist, & then you can step away and move on to the next thing. And all of that is 100% okay. #WriteSky

The #1 thing I keep hearing from my fellow creative writers… they want accountability to move forward with their #Writing goals/plans. I’m the same exact way! That's one reason why I'm kicking off a FREE #Accountability group focused on creative writing, starting Jan. 8 at 10:30 am Central. 1/2

Motherhood overwhelm always seems to hit the hardest around this time of year, what with all the holidays, the gift buying, parties, & more. It can feel like drowning. But I urge you to take a breath, mama. You’ve got this www.oopsanddaisies.com/reflections-... #MomLife #WritingLife #HolidaySeason

This week's #CreativeWriting goal: 10 new pages of poetry. Even if they're messy. Even if they're not 'done.' Time to play! What are your goals this week? #WriteSky #Poetry #WritingCommunity

When do you write? I bookend my days… a writing session right after the kids go to school, and another one after they go to bed! #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingLife #MomLife

Looking for gift ideas for the busy moms in your life? I polled some fellow mamas and here are their top four wish list items (after their kids getting along, of course): www.oopsanddaisies.com/holiday-gift... #GiftGuide #GiftIdeas #GiftsForMom

I was in middle school. My mom signed me up for a workshop organized by the local arts council. I figured it would be like my 3rd-grade ‘writing workshop,’ but then I learned it was led by a published author—a real, live author. It felt surreal to learn from someone who had published a book.

I may have written this six years ago, but I think it’s a reminder worth repeating, especially in this crazy busy holiday season. #MomLife #LetsChooseImperfection #LifeWithKids #AmWriting

I adore micro stories because they prove how you can pack an emotional punch in just a handful of words. Love this story by Ceci!

One of my favorite things about writing.

I ceded control of decorating the tree this year and TBH, I’m much happier because of it 🤣 #MomLife #MerryChristmas

I wasn’t a fan of the painting/drawing that I did… so I wrote a poem over it. 💖 She looked to the sky She let her words float away. But then she wondered what would happen instead… if she wrote them on the sky. #Art #Creativity #Poem #CreationProcess #MomLife

Writing is a lifeline for me... and now, I'm supporting other women like me who feel like they're "constricted." Today, I officially launched a digital download full of journal prompts, inspiration, and affirmations. This one is geared to moms, but stay tuned!💜https://www.oopsanddaisies.com/shop/

How do you decide which project/novel to finish first? 🤣 My goal is to FINISH my next novel within the first few months of 2026. Both have solid first drafts that need to be heavily edited. I know I need to pick one. So, how do I decide? How do YOU decide? #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WriteSky

I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.

The fall has flown by! I pivoted my blog to better support women who want to create. Quietly launched a digital download (more to come!) & today launched a free writing community @sparksandscribbles.bsky.social w/ @writerceci.bsky.social. Wrote a bunch of poetry & more. Here’s to 2026! #WriteOn

I can’t wait to kick off this new writing community with @writerceci.bsky.social! Have a resolution to write more in the new year? Come join us! #WritingCommunity

Looking for books this Black Friday but don’t want to shop at the e-commerce retailer that shall not be named? I got you: bookshop.org/shop/OopsAnd... Free shipping plus 25% off select titles! 🙌 #BookSale #WritingCommunity

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The eagle perched, Waiting, Surveying, Until the perfect moment, When he was ready to fly. #Poem #WritingLife #NorthernMichigan #Inspiration #MomentInTime #PlayingWithWords

I'm done playing small, and I want to help women who, like me, have felt 'constricted.' Read more in my latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/9340e404898f... #Creativity #Writing #Journaling #WritingCommunity

Every day she woke up And did the same exact things, again Still expecting to change. Then one day she said, No more. She trusted herself, And she began to blossom. 🌸 #Poem #OnBecoming #WritingLife #Creativity #WritingCommunity #LizsWritingJourney #Haiku #PlayingWithWords #MomLife

I cringed today when I saw a fellow writer suggest to an emerging writer: use AI to write a second version of your story. Why did he give this advice?! WHY?! The thing I most love about #CreativeWriting? 1/4

How many writing projects do you work on at once? I usually have one I’m drafting, one I’m editing, and one I’m querying…. But sometimes I draft more than one at once because it gives the manuscript time to simmer / breathe and tell me where to go next. 💖 #WritingCommunity

The other day, my social feeds were full of photos of the northern lights, bursts of color across the night sky, and it felt like a reminder to me, just how connected we all are. #Poem #WritingCommunity #WritingJourney #WAHM #MomLife #Connection

After a teen discovers she can time travel & become Charlotte Corday, a French revolutionary known for killing Marat, she searches for a way to harness her powers to save her mom, all while combating a powerful order dedicated to ensuring people fulfill their destinies. #PosterPit #Q #YA #HF #F

Achievement unlocked! I hit 50k words in my newest manuscript. This first draft is so much fun to write, and I can’t wait to share more about this angsty coming-of-age new adult book with you 💖 #AmWriting #Books #WritingLife

“Fearless writing is the willingness and ability to choose your writing path, & write as your authentic self.” Taking some time today (and every day) to squeeze in some time to write, reflect, find my voice, & work on being fearless. #FearlessMotivation #AmWriting #AmReading #WritingAsYourGuide

File this under things I never thought I’d say before having kids… “no, there is no ‘kit’ you can buy to genetically modify seeds” and “no, you cannot combine human dna with plant dna.” Any tips on things my 8 year old can do/learn about to encourage his interest in genetic engineering? 🤣🤦‍♀️

My short story in this collection was one of my all-time favorites to write, probably because it was inspired by a trip my family took to the Oregon coast, where we witnessed the minus tide. amzn.to/454v4XB #Anthology #WritingLife #Adventure #ShortStory #MinusTide #AffiliateLink

When I told my 8-year-old that he couldn’t have lighter fluid or anything flammable to make something he saw on YouTube, he replied “you never let me do anything fun!” 🤦‍♀️🤣 #MomLife #TheThingsKidSay

Why is it taking me so long to finish my lit agent research? Because I keep finding new books to add to my HUGE TBR list 🤣🤦‍♀️😅 My Goodreads “want to read” list is currently at 1237 and growing!

A useful thing @katemckean.bsky.social said at our webinar today was that we as book writers are writing for the future of at least 2 years from now (because that's how long publishing takes). We can & should write for the world we hope we will have, not the one we are stuck with right now

The only thing better than writing a decent scene/chapter is finding a decent scene/chapter that I’d forgotten I wrote. 🤣 🙌

I’m a work in progress (aren’t we all?!) Life has been changing around our household lately, meaning our routines have been changing too… more to come soon! #WorkInProgress #LifeWithKids #Art #WritingCommunity #StayTuned

Why did my kids fight today? Because one didn’t believe the other could create a real-life teleporter 🤣🤦‍♀️🤪 #LifeWithKids

If you voted for this regime, pay attention that Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire from South Africa just hacked the treasury and state department. He has every American’s financial data and is now deciding who gets paid going forward. If that is not what you voted for, call your elected officials

For those of you, like me, who are feeling the overwhelm… here’s how to find your focus. We all have a part to play right now. Focus on the things you CAN do, and not on the things currently out of your control.