July/August 2023

IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE:

 

Busy Summer

Pig City Blues

Motivation (blog)

Award Nomination

Meme of the Month

Zahra's Word of the Month

My Personal Gossip

BUSY SUMMER

Once again I find myself apologizing for my inconsistencies. My June newsletter was late. Now we're at the end of July and I'm late with another newsletter. Therefore, this is a July/August newsletter. Summer has been busier than expected. Not to worry. I'll get back in the routine come September!

PIG CITY BLUES

One of my release events for Blind Fairy was set for June 10 at Pig City Books in Lexington. Unfortunately, it was canceled due to technical issues. We rescheduled for July 20. I was sick and couldn't make it. We're working on rescheduling. More to come!

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MOTIVATION (BLOG)

I'm finally back at it!

 

Despite my summer break intentions to get "Author Me" back on track, my attention to social media, newsletters, and working on my manuscript was averted.

 

After two weeks of no progress, I was determined to figure out a way to recommit to my writing and promotion. I had to re-energize "Author Me."

 

I discovered a plan that—so far—works for me!

READ ABOUT IT IN MY NEW BLOG POST

AWARD NOMINATION

 In 2022, Society of the Sentinelia was accepted as a nominee for the AAUW NC Young People's Literature Award. It went on to win.

 

This year, Blind Fairy followed suit as a nominee for the 2023 award. Will lightning strike twice? I'll keep you posted!

MEME OF THE MONTH

This is exactly where I stalled a couple of weeks ago. I'm grateful to be back on track!

ZAHRA'S WORD OF THE MONTH

This month, Zahra shares the word that ensured her existence.

 

Hypergraphia

 

It is the overwhelming need or urge to write. I've been a victim of hypergraphia since the first time I picked up a pencil.

MY PERSONAL GOSSIP

While at the beach with my family, I finally cracked open On Writing by Stephen King. I'm still working my way through it, but it's already impacting my work. I believe that's because I really connected with the memoir section. Writers are a different breed. This book confirmed beyond doubt I'm a member of that breed.

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