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How do you eat an elephant?
Photography / Writing

How do you eat an elephant?

Large projects can be overwhelming - but I'm finding that taking it one bite at a time - like eating an elephant - is helping me keep everything in perspective.

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March 31, 2021
Fun with networking
Photography / Writing

Fun with networking

Okay - a show of hands for those who love to network

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February 15, 2021
2021-Year of HOPE
Bookshelf / Writing

2021-Year of HOPE

Happy 2021!!! "Hope lies in dreams, in imagination and in the courage to make dreams into reality."

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January 31, 2021
Poetry and Prose
Writing

Poetry and Prose

"Always be a poet, even in prose."

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December 21, 2020
2020 Fatigue
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2020 Fatigue

I have a bad case of 2020 fatigue - feeling like all roads lead into a thick fog.

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December 7, 2020
First draft completed – now what?
Art Journal / Writing

First draft completed – now what?

I completed my first draft!!! So - now what?

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August 24, 2020
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Sunshine and 60’s in Vermont - perfect for readi Sunshine and 60’s in Vermont - perfect for reading on the deck! Brought this Agatha nominee back from #malicedomestic ❤️ and I’m loving the spunky middle-aged protagonist. The best kind of afternoon reading break! … #mysteryreadersofig #mysteryreader #mysterybooks #cozymysterywriter #vermontliving #readingonthedeck #readingmystery
"'To be surrounded by books is an exceptional joy, "'To be surrounded by books is an exceptional joy,' Lucy said." Indeed 😀 #currentlyreading #justread And this was such a fun cozy. Witty prose, adult mean girls, a protagonist with just the right amount of snarky, and a cat named Anne Shirley! 😻 The first in what i'm hoping will be a series. I'm looking forward to stories at the Starlit Bookshop! Put the "minor tweaks" away for the day to enjoy a reading break. What are you reading today? #cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #cozymysterylover #cozymysteryreader #mysteryreader #cozymysterywriter #booksandcats #mysterybooks #cynthiakuhn
Its May, and the chairs are back on the deck! Even Its May, and the chairs are back on the deck! Even a less-than-balmy 45° couldn’t keep me from enjoying morning pages outdoors. 😀 Happy Monday! Still making some last “tweaks” (translation: complete rewrite of the opening chapter) before heading back to drafting wip 2. It’s all good ☺️ #morningpages #morningwriting #cozymystery #cozymysterywriter #cozymysteryauthor #endlessrevising #happymonday #writinglife
Ahhhh I missed Independent Bookstore Day! I spent Ahhhh I missed Independent Bookstore Day! I spent the day glued to my laptop-attending a writing workshop and revising. Last minute tweaks are never just tweaks, are they? This was a table of books at Malice Domestic (kinda like an indie bookstore). Needless to say, I brought a few home 😀 #independentbookstoreday #cozymystery #amreading #amrevising #bookstack #tbr #mysteryreader
It’s good to be back home, kitty on my lap while It’s good to be back home, kitty on my lap while I write my #morningpages . So many thoughts swimming through my mind. #malicedomestic was wonderful. Getting to meet so much talent, not to mention some of my favorite authors, has me excited to get back to work. One last listen-through of my manuscript, then I’m jumping back into drafting number 2! #writinglife #writercheckin #writinggoals #cozymysterywriter #cozymysteryauthor #amwritingmystery #mysterywriter #vermontwriter
Enjoying the sunshine and blossoms while I can. It Enjoying the sunshine and blossoms while I can. It’s going to be weeks before we have this much green at home! And many thanks to @beth.shannon.writer for her mad photography skills ❤️ It’s been an awesome convention so far. 😀 #malicedomestic2022 #malicedomestic #cozymysterywriter #cozymystery #cozymysteryauthor #notinvermont
#wipandthesenses Touch My wip feels like: The ve #wipandthesenses Touch My wip feels like: The velvety ears of a Labrador retriever, smooth fur, and wet dog kisses, lapping your cheeks. Lots and lots of warm hugs. The hot breath of vicious gossip, prickling your neck. Steam rising from a mug of coffee, fragrant and comforting. The soft caress of a silk scarf. I can’t wait to read about “touch” in your wip - will catch up tonight! #cozymysterywriter #cozymysteryauthor #amwritingmystery #cozymystery #cozymysteryreader
#currentlyreading and #wipandthesenses - Taste My #currentlyreading and #wipandthesenses - Taste My wip tastes like lazy mornings snuggled up with a book and steaming coffee. Like fresh- baked scones, sweet and flaky. It’s the bitter taste of fear and celebratory taste of champagne. I’m cutting today short as I head out the door. It’s a travel day for me as I head to #malicedomestic2022 #cozymysteryauthors #cozymysterywriter #malicedomestic #mysterywriter #amwritingmystery #mysteryconvention #justread #elleryadams #secretbookandsconesociety #mysteryseries #bookstagram #mysterybookstagram #mysteryreader
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