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A Flower For Joy

Welcome to this week’s edition of Fun Fact Friday, where stopping to smell the flowers is an honest-to-goodness tip!

An Honest Audit of My Writing Career

An indie author of cozy mystery/fantasy novels explains how her career developed and where she finds meaning.

Retold Tales: Fished

A bit of fun just in time for April Fool’s Day. The poisson d’avril makes its appearance for another year!

My First Award: A Story for Inspiration

One indie author’s deeply honest experience with submitting for, and receiving, book awards for self-published books.

Book Review: “Why Magic Matters”

And that, I think, was the true strength of this book: a clear understanding of how tales of magic reflect real-world beliefs, injustices, and mechanisms of power.

Newsletter Tips and Fun Times in Canva

A look behind the scenes at some newsletter tips for authors, logo creation, and ideas for future classes or workshops!

A Fairy for Luck

As it turns out, the luck that the leprechaun is most concerned with is his own. You’re probably better off creating your own luck, too.

Upcoming Workshop: Blending Genres

At this year’s Liberty States Fiction Writers’ Conference, I’ll be presenting on how and why to blend genres in your writing.

Book Review: “Curiosity as a Badge of Honor”

Tatar’s work expands upon Campbell’s idea of a “hero,” shedding light on a world where adventures involve compassion, curiosity, and justice.

Our Values: A Blog Takeover

An inspirational look at some of the most important values of Belville’s leading ladies, in honor of International Women’s Day.

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