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Hello Reader, The older I get, the quicker the days fly by. The turn of the calendar means summer is almost over and I am not ready to get back to work in September. I'm going to do my best to enjoy every single moment. Some of my bucket list items for this month are getting to the beach, getting outside, and getting ice cream. My bucket list is small but realistic. What's on your bucket list for this month? In this newsletter, you'll find info about --The Blue Spruce Hills Novella Series...

Hello Reader, Happy Mid-July! Mid-Juh-what? How did that happen? Somehow, summer is nearly over. In this episode of Edy's Writing World, you'll find: --my progress on getting Family is Family out in the world and what song encapsulates the story. --a little passion project I've been developing --some excellent books I've read or plan to read Let's get started! First up, let's talk about Family is Family. This has been a big project---bigger as the deadlines loom. Six authors, six novellas,...

Hello Reader, It's crazy to think that the U.S. is celebrating 250 years, while other countries have been around for thousands. In the grand scheme of things, the U.S. is still a baby. Are you celebrating? How so? I'm not typically a holiday person. Ask my kids. I've battled for years with feeling like my kids weren't getting the magic they deserved. Some moms pull out all the stops---Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, 100th Day of the School Year---but that wasn't me. First off, who has...

Hello Reader, Today was my last day of school! I am officially 19 years into my career as a Speech-Language Pathologist and 7 years into my career as an author. It's amazing how quickly the years fly by. I remember the day I decided I was going to write a novel. It was the last day of school in 2018. I had the entire summer to dedicate to writing (if you ignore two small children and a handful of pets that vied for my time), and I did it. Looking back, there were so many mistakes along the...

Hello Reader, Summer is here, and I am overflowing with bookish news! Summer is my typical time to buckle down and get things done. My writing goal for the summer is to draft my next novel....A Holiday Made in Ireland. I can already see the cover, and the characters have come to life in my mind. I've decided to continue Jaime and Rory's relationship rather than switching to another couple because I love them too much. I can't seem to let them go. As you can imagine, it takes place in Ireland...

Hello Reader, Hey! This is Jackie, and I am taking over Edy's newsletter for today. I've only been waiting six years, and she finally asked me to pop in and give you a little update on my life. As you know, Embracing Island Life is coming out today. I'm a little nervous, because I've never been so vulnerable before, but I'm ready for the feedback... the criticism and the excitement. Promise me that if you get frustrated with me, you'll think of my daughter (or yours!), because babies are the...

Hello Reader, How is it already May? As someone who works in the public schools, I am excited to say that summer is near. Summer is my time to dive into my imagination and get as many words on paper as possible. It's the time of year when I eat, sleep, and dream about stories. I already have two stories brewing in my head, and I am just waiting to dive into them. Maybe, if I'm lucky, I'll get them both down on paper. Fingers crossed. As for my books, I am counting down the days until...

Hello Reader, As I sit here, the sky is gray, the clouds are heavy, and my dog is sleeping at my feet. As I write this, it is April 3rd, and a blanket is draped over my legs. It's the perfect day to send out my newsletter and share the latest on my writing journey. Writing Corner My newest novella is coming along beautifully! It dives into a complex divorce, the struggles of raising four teenage girls, and recognizing that it is never too late to start again. This novella is a huge project....

Hello Reader, Happy Saint Patrick's Day! I've never been one to celebrate holidays, and I've ALWAYS envied those mothers who could pull it off. Valentine's Day cookies for their kids' lunches, leprechaun traps on Saint Patrick's Day, and matching t-shirts on Fourth of July. How I wanted to be that kind of mother... Between kids, housework, work-work, and trying to write a novel, I could barely manage my life on a daily basis. There was no way I could orchestrate a special holiday ON the...