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First draft completed – now what?
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First draft completed – now what?

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

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August 24, 2020

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Writer | Reader | Dog Mom
Writing mysteries with a cozy vibe set in the Green Mountains | I ❤️ Vermont
📚2022 books read 55/60

Karen | Cozy Mystery Author
Do you like retellings? stories reimagined? For me Do you like retellings? stories reimagined? For me, that's a big yes!—especially when the retelling features strong women. I'm not sure I have a favorite book from 2022, but this one would be at the top of my list. "Who was the real Hester Prynne?" I loved this—the Scarlet Letter reimagined from Hester's point of view. "But there's another kind of strength we've got...It comes from knowing the difference between who you are and who they think you are." What was one of your favorite reads in 2022? #writerfriendschallenge #the52bookclub2022 (read in November) #botm #bookofthemonth #bookishphoto #amreading #weekendread
December—can you believe it? I'd planned to spen December—can you believe it? I'd planned to spend the month re-plotting wip 2, but then, my manuscript came back from my editor, sooner than I expected. Change of plans.... I'm nothing if not flexible ☺ December goals: - work through the suggested edits to my manuscript - figure out how to use my Facebook page - read... lots of reading - kick my inner-scrooge out the door and decorate my house What's on your agenda for December? #writerfriendschallenge #writinggoals #cozymysteryauthor #mysterywriter
“Grace costs you nothing” Abby Jimenez, Part o “Grace costs you nothing” Abby Jimenez, Part of Your World Just finished this fun read. Yes, it was a cute romance, but underneath, the real story was about abuse, self-worth, and grace. Grace costs nothing. Be kind. ❤ And now—happy December! I've been looking forward to holiday reading for the last few weeks. My tree is lit, and I'm kicking off the season with A Christmas Candy Killing by @christinaromerilwriter Do you choose books based on the season? I'd love to hear what you're reading! #partofyourworld #justread #bookrec #bookstagram #currentread #bookofthemonthclub #botm #currentlyreading #romancereader #romcombooks #cozymystery #cozymysteryreader #mysteryreader #gracecostsnothing #bekind
#howitstarted It all started with a cup of tea. I #howitstarted It all started with a cup of tea. I've wanted to write since I was ten years old, but never seemed to figure it out. Then, many years later—fall of 2019—I'd just left my job, moved to Vermont, and was visiting my mom in Massachusetts. We sat down for a cup of tea, and I said, "I'm going to write a mystery." Everything took off from there... #cozymysteryauthor #cozymystery #mysterywriter #cozymysterychallenge #cozynov2022 #booksandtea
Happy Tuesday! For those who celebrate, I hope you Happy Tuesday! For those who celebrate, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It's been a minute, but I think I am finally coming out of my pie coma. Other than reading or writing, how do you enjoy spending your time? Once upon a time, I spent a lot of time with my camera. It's something I'm trying to get back into. I most enjoy outdoor photography, probably because I'm most inspired by my surroundings. #cozymysterychallenge #cozynov2022 #cozymysteryauthor #vermont #vermontliving @jessicathauthor2 @jessica_lancaster_2.0
#rainydayactivity Or, in my case, snowy day activ #rainydayactivity Or, in my case, snowy day activity. Reading! And this one is truly entertaining. What’s the last book that made you laugh out loud? #cozymysterychallenge #cozynov2022 #currentread #currentlyreading #the52bookclub2022 (a wealthy character)
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