Hello and Happy Almost Thursday! I completely lost track of time today and almost missed writing to you. I woke up sore from my time at the gym yesterday. First time in years—and I definitely felt it this morning. The day started with taking one of my fur-babies, Tex, to the vet. He hasn’t been... Continue Reading →
From Research Trip to Story Inspiration: My Visit to the Dismal Swamp 🐸
This past week, I had the chance to explore the Dismal Swamp, and let me tell you—it was absolutely fascinating. Part of my reason for going was to begin focusing on my Dating Die-Sasters characters, and I came back with more inspiration than I expected. I also came back with a ton of photos, pamphlets,... Continue Reading →
Travel, Inspiration, and the Stories Yet to Come 🧳 📚
Hello and Happy Wednesday! I returned home from my trip yesterday evening, and while I’m glad to be back, I wish I had a few more days in each location. Philadelphia – A City of History and Hustle Philly was fascinating! Its history is rich and beautiful, but I’ll admit—I didn’t explore as much as... Continue Reading →
Overpacked but Inspired: A Writer’s Travel Diary 🧳
How a road trip turned into a crash course in minimalism (and creativity!) I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend! I’m currently tucked away in the quiet area of the hotel lobby, working on Dating Die-Sasters, socializing, writing this post, and waiting for my friend to return from the conference. Today is the last... Continue Reading →
Birthday Missteps and Beautiful Mountains
Hello from Philadelphia! We made it! Yesterday morning at 6:30 a.m., we hit the road and stopped overnight in Harrisonburg, VA. This morning around 10-ish, we set off again and finally rolled into Philadelphia by early evening. Yesterday also happened to be my birthday, and my friend Mary took me out to one of my... Continue Reading →
