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November 1, 2015

Juggling November

Two years ago, I wrote a blog post on Halloween night discussing whether I should take part in NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month. I did do NaNo that year and “won,” meaning I wrote 50,000 words in the month of November. That first draft sucked. But for the next year and a half I worked Continue reading

Books, family, inspiration, Life, Love, Parenting, Working, Writing

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October 20, 2015

My First Writers’ Conference- NJRW Put Your Heart in a Book Conference

This past weekend, I had the good sense to attend the New Jersey Romance Writers Annual Put Your Heart In A Book Conference (click HERE for link). Two days of writerly information on the craft and the industry of romance writing! Thought I’d share a little summary. On Friday morning, I attended an editing workshop Continue reading

Books, inspiration, Likes, Writing

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October 18, 2015

Looking for a Good Book? Check out Erin Rhew’s THE FULFILLMENT!

I’ve met a lot of interesting people as I’ve delved into the writing world. One of the coolest people I’ve met is author Erin Rhew. I know–she’s gorgeous and has purple hair. Lucky for us, instead of pursuing modeling she became a writer and wrote this amazing series called The Fulfillment Series. Book Three, The Fulfillment released on October Continue reading

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October 4, 2015

When the Bottom Beckons

So many people say they want to write or create, but can’t get started. Some start, but then can’t finish. Recently, I had a conversation with an aspiring writer friend about her struggles to get started. I got the impression that she thought writing was easy for me or that I had some special powers. Continue reading

inspiration, Life, Love, Writing

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September 27, 2015

Spreading Good Writerly News!

Today I have excellent news to share! I’m going to be a published author! (Woot woot! *Happy dances* and simultaneously pops Tums). Limitless Publishing will be publishing my novel, The Love Square, hopefully this winter! I’ve already started edits and everyone there has been awesome dealing with me, the newbie author, who has no clue and eight Continue reading

Books, inspiration, Life, Likes, Love, Writing

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September 24, 2015

When I Maybe Had a Sex Dream About The Rock . . .

First, a HELLO to everyone who ended up here as a result of googling any combination of “sex” and “The Rock.” I know it happens, as evidenced by a post I did called “Mommy Porn,” which remains one of my most viewed posts. I get the whole sex + The Rock thing, I do, and Continue reading

Entertainment, Humor, inspiration, Likes, Movies, Relationships, television

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September 17, 2015

Back to the Blog- Summer Recap

A long, shrill, continuous beep . . . a flatline . . . Get the cart! Plug in the paddles! Rubs paddles together and places them on WOAW’s metaphorical chest . . . All clear! Jess yells, as she shocks her blog alive. A quick blip . . . then another . . . LIFE! Continue reading

Blogging, family, inspiration, Life, Parenting, Travel, Writing

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May 11, 2015

Bold Statement of the Day- I Invented Apple Pay

I know what you’re thinking: this woman has finally lost her mind. But I kid you not. I invented Apple Pay. My friend Angela can vouch for me. For those of you still living in the dark ages (not judging – I love to visit there myself), with certain newer Apple devices you can set up Continue reading

Entertainment, Ideas, inspiration, Movies, Writing

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April 22, 2015

Socks! (Try to contain your excitement!)

When two friends separately mentioned to me a book they read about decluttering their lives starting with their sock drawers, I knew the Universe was trying to tell me something. My sock drawer is crammed so tightly that it refuses to close unless I jam it shut with my full body weight. It’s a disaster. Oh Continue reading

Humor, Ideas, inspiration, Kiri Dog, Life

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January 22, 2015

My Littlest Artist

My nine-year-old, lovingly referred to as “M.” on this blog, recently took a liking to art. The other day, we sat together with a pile of paper and he drew for awhile, then I gave him suggestions and he drew some more. Here are some of his pictures: This one looks like an angry dude Continue reading

Autism, family, inspiration, Kiri Dog, Life, Likes, Love, Parenting

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