Hi friends! This is a workshop I’m going to be giving in a couple of places this year, and I thought I’d share it on the blog, too. I’m not saying this is the best way to plot a novel. I take at least a few weeks, and sometimes much longer, to outline a story and develop my characters. But
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Now’s the time to read HER TIME TRAVELING DUKE, my magical romcom (with a plot twist) from Berkley, if you haven’t already! It’s a sweet and spicy spring romance about a woman who accidentally tranports a Regency-era duke to her modern-day apartment…he’s NOT happy to be there, and she’s not sure how to get him back. If you like witchy romance, time travel romance, Jane Austen, or grumpy sunshine, you’ll enjoy this!
We had time between brunch and a Cubs ball game, so we took a walk along Lake Michigan. Can you believe that hours later, it was storming? The game was delayed! But then we saw a rainbow over Wrigley Field. 🌈 #lakemichigan #lakemichiganlove #chicagogram
Happy May Day! Happy Friday! Happy full moon! Happy 1st of the month! I hope it’s magical 💐 This pic is actually from last week, so the tulips might’ve faded a little, but other flowers are coming into bloom 🌼 Spring is beautiful in Chicago and I bet it is where you are, too. Have a wonderful weekend!
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I had no reason to be in Chicago Union Station except I had a little time before a lunch meeting and wanted to wander around. #chicagogram #chicagoarchitecture #trainstation


