Why am I posting today about frugal and thrifty romance? Well, I’ll tell you! Last week, Mr. Donovan got laid off after 13 years with the same company. Neither of us knew it was coming. It certainly wasn’t about performance: he’s a great copywriter, copy editor, and proofreader, besides being literally the nicest person anyone has ever met. I can’t say
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Where I'm writing today! We spent a couple of days in a cabin by a lake so Mr. Donovan could do some fishing on his birthday. š I really love writing by hand because it makes me feel freerā¦maybe because it's the way I wrote when I was a kid. Happy Friday! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. #amwriting #authorlife
Writers, donāt panic if this happens to you! It doesnāt make your story less original. š A lot of books that sound similar at first blush are actually completely different. #writingtips #writingadvice #writersofinstagram #bookeditor
My summer writing goal! For me this is a LOT of words, but I love both books! Writing community, what are you up to this summer?
The resistance to AI is actually growing, which isnāt consistent with typical resistance to technology. There are good reasons for the AI backlash, and it isnāt like anything else Iāve seen in my lifetime. #noai #antiai #genai #aibacklash
Happy Pride Month, Bookstagram! šš³ļøāš And extra love to all my LGBTQ+ friends! Any month is a great month to read LGBTQ books, and Iām sharing a few of my favoritesā¦gay cozy mystery, sapphic romance, and books with bi representation.
Supporting independent bookstores is more important than ever, and our local romance bookshop Loveās Sweet Arrow, in the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park, is one of my all time faves. š©µ


