Where January was long, February is SHORT. Yet I feel like we’ve jammed a whole lot more into February than I ever would’ve guessed. Life Update: My husband and girls attended the Daddy & Daughter Dance (my oldest’s LAST) while my son and I went to the Mother & Son Dance. He goes to socialize,Continue reading “Stuff I Have to Do”
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Hello 2026!
January is always a favorite month of mine. Most people I know relish in the chaos of the holidays and December, but working in education and having 3 kids, it’s always absolutely exhausting for me. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy Christmas – I do! It’s the “extra stuff” – the *magic* that, withContinue reading “Hello 2026!”
We All Cry on the Mountain
My husband and I decided that we’d gift our kids (and myself) snowboarding season passes for the winter season. For some backstory, I was not raised snowboarding. In fact, I only just went snowboarding for the first time about 3-4 years ago. I’m not fantastic at it and took many falls my first go atContinue reading “We All Cry on the Mountain”
How to Write a Book
I was recently asked by another teacher friend if there was any specific way I go about organizing my writing when I go about writing a book. She said she was teaching her students about organizing their writing and would love to tell her kids about how a real author does it. First off, THANKContinue reading “How to Write a Book”
DEAR 2022,
I started the year feeling broken after a really bad situation at work. I was questioning if I was really good at anything – being a wife, mother, teacher, writer – I was a mess. But my 2022 summer was perfect. I went on adventures with my family and enjoyed every minute of sunshine. ItContinue reading “DEAR 2022,”
It’s Been a While… Pt. 2
I wish the title was different… but I look forward to changing things up this next year and be consistent in posting! 2021 was a great year for huge blessings! Last month, my husband & I purchased our DREAM HOME! It’s lovely and way outdated and a huge DIY project, but my 3 kids allContinue reading “It’s Been a While… Pt. 2”
It’s Been a While…
I wish I had a better excuse than “life is crazy”, but honestly, isn’t that the BEST excuse? I took a step back from writing for the past 3 months and it’s been both freeing and very stressful. Freeing because I’ve spent a lot of time reading books that have been sitting on my TBRContinue reading “It’s Been a While…”
Lydia
Your Way Wednesday Prompt: “Yes, I’m 24 and I still have an imaginary friend.” I looked at my watch. This overcrowded coffee house was going to make me late for work, but they had the best ham-sammy breakfast sandwiches around and I was in need of a good breakfast today. I was on my secondContinue reading “Lydia”
Felicity Flame
Your Way Wednesday Prompt: A superhero patrolling the world’s safest city. ____________________________________________________________________________________ My name is Felicity Flame. At least, that’s what the public knows me as. My real identity is Fayn Felicity Kazwart. Yeah… no one is ever going to think someone with the last name Kazwart is a super hero. My super powers are,Continue reading “Felicity Flame”
Critic Partners vs. Beta Readers
When you enter into the realm of writers, you begin to hear a LOT of jargon… or read it, I guess. (Hi Twitter! I’m looking at YOU.) Now prior to delving into the deep abyss that is the #WritingCommunity, I thought I had critic partners already in my corner. Critic partners, as far as IContinue reading “Critic Partners vs. Beta Readers”
Allie Marin 