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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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Summer- Vermont-style Just got back from our first Summer- Vermont-style Just got back from our first mini-camping trip of the season. No internet, no news - just the great outdoors, wine by the campfire, napping in my hammock… And now, time to get back to work - and this covered bridge is the perfect inspiration ❤️ #vermont #vermontliving #vermontlife #greenmountains #greenmountainstate #ilovevt #getoutdoors #vermontsummer #coveredbridges #cozymysterywriter #cozymysteryauthor #mysterywriter
I never could resist a covered bridge! In my wip’s fictional village, the covered bridge plays a key role ❤️ It’s a beautiful sunny Sunday in my neck of the woods. Time to get outdoors and decompress. #vermont #vermontliving #vermontlife #greenmountains #greenmountainstate #vermontphotography #ilovevt #getoutdoors #coveredbridge #cozymysterywriter #mysterywriter #cozymysteryauthor
Bookstock 2022 - enjoyed wandering the book festiv Bookstock 2022 - enjoyed wandering the book festival in Woodstock, Vermont and chatting with some favorites authors ❤️ #bookstock2022 #tbrpost #mysteryreadersofinstagram #mysteryreader #mysterybooks #woodstockvt #vermontlife #whyilovethe802 #22in22 #22in22challenge
Happy Friday! Summer vibes 😎 For some it’s fl Happy Friday! Summer vibes 😎 For some it’s flip flops, bathing suits, and time at the beach - for me, it’s wild daisies in the morning sun. My wip takes place at this time of year, and I’m soaking in the sights, scents, and sounds of the season. What says summer to you? #cozymysterywriter #cozymystery #vermontsummer #vermontwriter #vermontlife
Only 60 pages to read before my book discussion gr Only 60 pages to read before my book discussion group tonight. I think it might be safe to say that I’ve taken a safari off my bucket list 😳 As always, I admire Chris Bohjalian’s writing and versatility! #the52bookclub2022 (set on 2 or more continents) #cozymysterywriter #currentlyreading #thelioness #whatiamreading #currentread #bookclubreads #mysteryreader #mysterywriter #vermontauthor
Writing break 😀 Hiking in Vermont - a summer vi Writing break 😀 Hiking in Vermont - a summer visit to my favorite ski mountain on the Appalachian Trail / Long Trail #vermont #vermontliving #vermontlife #greenmountains #greenmountainstate #vermontphotography #ilovevt #getoutdoors #mysunmountain #cozymysterywriter #writinglife #writingbreak #hikevermont #appalachiantrail
One of the things I love most about driving the ba One of the things I love most about driving the backroads of Vermont - you never know what you’ll find. A couple of weekends ago, we were on our way somewhere and I threw my camera in the car - just in case. 😀 And when I came upon this barn with hand blown windows, even the owner working in the yard wasn’t intimidating enough to keep me from stopping. He was super nice and I thanked him for having a barn that made my day. Yep - this one is making it into my story somehow. Inspiration for my MC’s barn-turned-photography studio renovation. 🤔 #vermont #vermontliving #vermontlife #greenmountains #greenmountainstate #vermontphotography #ilovevt #cozymysterywriter #cozymysteryauthor #writinginspiration
The break I didn’t know I needed 😀 Not my nor The break I didn’t know I needed 😀 Not my normal genre, not on any of my many tbr lists - not even on my radar - visiting the bookstore to buy a birthday gift and definitely NOT buy a book for myself, this one practically jumps off the shelf into my arms (only a slight exaggeration) - and it’s just what the doctor ordered! A literary agent, a broody editor - and just about every RomCom trope (big city to small town, enemies to lovers…) and witty banter that has me laughing out loud - truly! I’m afraid it’s going to end too soon. What was your last truly fun read? #bookstagram #romcombooks #currentread #currentlyreading #booksthatmakeyoulaugh #bookbreak #funreads #cozymysterywriter
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