Great news! My Etsy store, ChaptersAndDoodles, is now live! You can take a look and browse the book themed items- from coloring books, reading journals, mugs, and canvas tote bags. I will be adding new items as it continues to grow so take a look today. Here is the link:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChaptersAndDoodles?ref=dashboard-header

And if you are interested in an already printed reading journal, I have several live now with Amazon, ready to go! (With a couple more pending publishing!) You...

Well I thought I had it. I thought I finished my rough draft. But, I read through it again and found it vanilla, boring, lacking tension, and so much more. So I am taking the ideas and starting over- giving it more drama, tension, and action. I want to read something with grit and heart, and I want to write a book with that for you.

In the meantime, I am publishing a fantasy reading journal on Amazon as a way to log and track your reading. I also will be opening an Etsy store with printable...

Last time I checked in, I mentioned I had signed up for my 10K writing sprint. The sprint is over (while I am on vacation), and I didn't write 10k words yet. But, I did a ton of good editing and adding words. I still consider that a win.

One thing I am learning is not to edit as I write- so I am going back to focusing on my writing while I inch closer to my 80K word goal.

I am on vacation to visit my dad, so writing hasn't been a top priority. He's read and gave some great feedback on the...