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Episode One Hundred and Eighty-Five: Feathers

Giggles accompanied the bells ringing as the door flung open, and Molly raced into the space. A lopsided green hat somehow stayed on her head as she practically dove to the children’s se...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

All I wanted to do was write this week but it was not to be.

At the very least, I spent a ton of time getting things ready for the launch. I just didn’t think it would eat up so much time. ...

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Episode One Hundred and Eighty-Four: The Cat’s troubles

“There are other stones like me, but I was the first.” The stone paused for a moment, then continued. “Our magic is not connected to one another. We do not share knowledge, except wh...

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Episode One Hundred and Eighty-Three: Snowstorm

All three sets of eyes pivoted to stare at Indigo.

“Dragons are good luck,” whispered the guy from near the door.

“Well, we can use that luck with the snow storm.” Lore...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

I’ve been dreaming about the biggest point in book 3. Its haunting my dreams, urging me to write faster and get to that point. I just wish it worked that way. This is one of those moments where i...

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Episode One Hundred and Eighty-Two: Breakfast

His laughter continued as Indigo flew into the kitchen, the Lorestone clutched tightly in her claws.

“Dragon magic!”

“It’s fun asking it questions,” I said as I stirred. Heat ...

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Episode One hundred and Eight-One: Lorestone

“You can add to my knowledge by using magic, or verbally telling me stories.”

My head tilted to one side before a manic grin covered my face. I’d purchased so many audiobooks f...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

Well this week went a tiny bit sideways with a cold sweeping through my house. So far, it has not struck me which is very important. I’m keeping things running in the background, and making sure ...

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Episode One Hundred and Eighty: Packages

The Cat poked his out between two of the spindles on the railing. “I know what one of them is!”

I nodded, glancing between the two unknown boxes. The small, fragile one, and the ...

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Episode One Hundred and Seventy-Nine: A surprising connection

I unlocked and pulled the door open as Adam, the normal delivery guy, tried for the handle yet again.

“Ah, Sable…” He said as he stepped inside carrying two boxes stacked on to...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

I think I’m at the 30% mark with book 3. I cannot believe it. This book wants to be written. It’s a good feeling.

The more emotional aspect of this week was getting the cover art done for...

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Episode One Hundred and Seventy-Eight: Spicy Food

He ignored the milk, blinked twice, then took another bite. “But good!”

I chuckled as I twirled the noodles on my fork, ready to take a big bite. Then I hesitated. While he’d m...

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Episode One Hundred and Seventy-Seven: Helpful Cat

“Do you think she’ll be okay?” asked Sable.

“Like I said, she just needs to rest.” I disliked repeating myself, but Sable fretted about the small dragon. “Using one’s m...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

The words are still flowing for book 3, though I had a moment where Indigo, the Cat and Sable all took a little detour away from my nice outline. Well, if the book ends up being a few chapters long...

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Episode One Hundred and Seventy-Six: It’s getting hot in here.

Loud chirping came from Indigo as she circled around the group of elementals before heading to the counter.

Then the bells rang yet again, as a second set of elementals entered the s...

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Episode One Hundred and Seventy-Five: We be cooking

The cut up bacon popped in the pan as I fried it. Indigo watched from the island and kept glancing back at the open cookbook.

“When does it turn crispy? It says crispy…”

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

Consistency is key… Consistency is key… If I repeat it enough, does it become true? This month I’m doing a 1k a day challenge with my author friends, and it's helped so much. That’s what a ...

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Episode One Hundred and Seventy-Four: A new recipe

Sometimes I wondered where the things that Betty made came from. Like the small sandbox that now sat next to the hot tub on the roof. The green plastic thing that tried to be a turtle, but...

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Episode One Hundred and Seventy-Three: Tree Stones

I couldn’t help but lean closer to the stone as my fingers trembled.

The Cat didn’t move at all, even as I nudged him with my elbow.

“Cat…”

His snores filled the space.<...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

The coffee and tea are flowing. Writing came easily to me this week, despite the challenges at home with childcare.

5 entire chapters written, and back from my alpha reader. I still need to e...

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Episode One Hundred and Seventy-Two: Lost ones

I tried not to stare at the man who wasn’t supposed to be in the shop. However, his bright blue eyes kept coming to mind, and I found myself drawn to them.

The Cat didn’t move from beside...

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Episode One Hundred and Seventy-One: Everyone needs a book

“Would you like a coffee?” I asked, hoping Indigo would at least hide while I distracted the dad.

“Not today, I’m cutting caffeine out of my diet. Doctor’s orders.” He sc...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

Things finally feel like they are getting back to normal, even if it's a lot busier preparing for the launch in November. Things like doing social media graphics and such are my bane but important....

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Episode One Hundred and Seventy: Instincts

Sometimes a basic lunch could be fun.

Indigo tried to spread the mustard on the white bread, yet the long butter knife kept going in weird directions with her claws.

I opened t...

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Episode One Hundred and Sixty-Nine: Nine lives

The Cat stared at the dragon as she flew closer.

I smiled at her and motioned to the goods on the counter in front of me. I hoped she wouldn’t do a circle and freak the little guy ...

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Episode One Hundred and Sixty-Eight: Gatherers

Streaks of golden light danced around me as leaves blew through the area. Laughter, whispered voices, and the smell of something floral distracted me. 

Something landed on my fe...

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Episode One Hundred and Sixty-seven: Maple Lattes

It took longer than I’d have liked to fall back to sleep after the dream. This time, chirping woke me up as Indigo flew about the room.

“The flower! The flower!”

Next to my...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

This week and next week are being eaten up by the behemoth that is Worldcon. The convention is in Seattle this year, and a close friend asked me very nicely to run a bookshop for panelists at it. View Post

Episode One Hundred and Sixty-Six: Broken Dreams

I held the pen above the paper in my journal, trying to figure out how to direct my dreams for the night. Professor Eira said it could work, and this felt like the easier way to start using ...

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Episode One Hundred and Sixty-Five: Choices of Fate

Professor Eira jerked back, yanking her paws from my hands, trembling. Her ears frantically twitched back and forth. The trembling didn’t go away as her eyes widened, showing the whites. View Post