Today on Substack, I wrote about The Rhythm of Stillness: Where My Best Ideas Hide
How walking, reading, and a tech-free riverbank became my ultimate creative fuel.
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Today on Substack, I wrote about The Art of the Productive Face-Plant
Why giving yourself permission to whine is the secret to a sustainable writing habit.
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Tuesdays With Laurie
When we live for external approval, we carry the weight of other people's expectations. When we choose alignment with ourselves, the heaviness falls away and is replaced with joy—the kind that comes from living our own life, not performing for someone else.
Today on Substack, I wrote about The Art of the Invisible Fact
Avoiding the 'info-dump' is what separates a dry textbook from a heart-pounding page-turner.
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Today on Substack, I wrote about The 8-Second Rule: Why Your Book’s "Bait" is Everything.
Landing the perfect hook for Innocuous and the psychology of catching a reader’s eye.
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Today on Substack, I wrote about The Art of the Root-Worthy Character.
Why flaws, not perfection, are the secret sauce to creating characters your readers will actually love.
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SATURDAY BITE-SIZED REVIEW—You’re going to ❤️ this book by J.T. Ellison!
Today on Substack, I wrote about Architects of the Unexpected
Why I admire writers who keep us guessing (and make us sleep with the lights on).
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Written by Deanna Rayburn and narrated by Jane Oppenheimer and Christina Delaine, I loved the first book KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE so much, I immediately dove into the next book in the series, KILLS WELL WITH OTHERS.
What book has you hooked on this Friday?
Today on Substack, I wrote about Beyond the Hayloft: When Spring Fever Hits the Roof
Clearing pine needles (and mental cobwebs) at the carriage house.
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Today on Substack, I wrote about THE DAY I LOST CHAPTER SEVEN. A hard‑earned lesson in backups, heartbreak, and digital humility.
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When we make the conscious choice to truly focus on and understand others, we receive a natural return on that effort: an expanded capacity for compassion. By choosing to listen, we don’t just hear words; we build the bridge to a deeper human connection.
Today on Substack, I wrote about THE ARCHITECT OF AN ECHO. Decoding the DNA of a writer's unique voice.
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MYSTERY MONDAY
Scudder Pond is a sanctuary for birdwatchers & quiet morning walks. But in Innocuous—the next installment of the Sean McPherson series—this oasis becomes a crime scene.
A woman’s torso is discovered among the reeds, a Monarch butterfly tattooed on her lower back. Who was she?
Today on Substack, I wrote about READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY. Grab your stripediest hat and your snugglest rug; it’s time to celebrate the stories that connect us all.
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I'm glad it resonates with you, Anita. Thank you for letting me know.
Today on Substack, I wrote THE BOX IS THE BEGINNING. Adventure takes off when imagination climbs in.
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SATURDAY BITE-SIZED REVIEW
Having finished the first four Cormoran Strike books, I can tell you I'm hooked! I suggest reading them in chronological order; the character arcs are too good to miss. You’re going to ❤️ this series!
Today on Substack, I wrote CLEARED FOR LANDING. Pure momentum as book nine comes to life.
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I’m currently listening to KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE, written by Deanna Rayburn, narrated by Jane Oppenheimer and Christina Delaine.
What book has you hooked on this Friday?
Today on Substack, I wrote WHAT I'M LOVING LATELY. A mug full of magic!
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Perfect for fans of complex character dramas and domestic suspense!
Today on Substack, I wrote Celebrating National Tell a Fairytale Day in My Garden. Stop by and meet a brownie named Bramble.
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Today on Substack, I wrote Feeding my Creative Muses. For me, writing doesn’t start at the keyboard.
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Tuesdays With Laurie
When we recognize that every bloom, no matter its shape or color, belongs to the same vibrant arrangement, we begin to see the masterpiece of our shared bouquet.
The moment we move from “us and them” to “we,” the world opens, softens, and becomes a far more beautiful place.
Today on Substack, I wrote THE ART OF THE DEADLY DECEPTION. Where the serenity of a writer’s retreat meets the cold precision of a criminal mastermind and only illusion stands between life and death.
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Today on Substack, I wrote THE POWER OF A SINGLE SCENE. A good writing day doesn't require a lightning bolt of inspiration—just a chair and a commitment.
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Today on Substack, I wrote THE HOT SEAT: HOW TO INTERROGATE YOUR CHARACTERS INTO EXISTENCE. A character's backstory isn't found—it's extracted, one revealing question and answer at a time.
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Today on Substack, I wrote BEFORE THE STORY BEGINS: MY FIRST STEP EVERY TIME. Discover the groundwork that becomes the foundation on which the entire book stands.
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Tuesdays With Laurie
The best way to practice front-end consideration when communicating is to pause, creating a deliberate space between hearing something and responding. This prevents impulsive, knee-jerk reactions and gives your brain time to process what was actually said.
