Hi! I'm E.D. Hackett

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...

Hello Reader, My favorite day of the year is in seven days. Daylight Savings Time! Can I get a "whoo hoo!" from all my other DST fans? For me, this is the day that signifies the end of winter and the start of spring. Thank goodness we survived, because this winter was rough. As I write this, snow is falling from my window, but you know what? Next week is DST, so let it snow from now until next Sunday, but it better stop after that! In celebration of spring, I HAVE to hype up the Block Island...

Hello Reader, Happy Happy Mid-February! Who's excited? Me, me, me! I am so happy as I write this, that it is almost 5:30 in the evening and still light out. Does anyone else suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder? This winter has been cold and dark and I am soooo happy it is still light out. Reading Corner Do you need a new book? Have you read or listened to A Trip Down Memory Lane? Well, I am happy to say that Amazon price-matched the $.99 sale so you will find A Trip Down Memory Lane...

HelloReader As I sit in a home likely built in the late 1700's for a writer's retreat with some of my favorite women, I can't help but think of all the stories that live within these walls. The marriages...the sibling relationship...the hardships. These are the stories I crave. Who were they? What happened to them? Can I write their story based on my imagination? Yes, yes, I can. And maybe I will. Reading Corner This reading corner is for you, my friends! Remember back when A Trip Down Memory...

Hello Reader, Welcome to Edy's Writing World! Take a peek into my chaotic December, but don't worry, I have plenty of bookish things in store for you today! Make sure you read until the end 😊 Writing Corner Embracing Island Life, the third and final installment of The Block Island Saga is almost done. I think I've reread and reworked this novel from start to finish at least seven times. Let's just say my eyeballs are struggling to focus and I am beginning to question my life choices....just...

Hello Reader, Happy December! We are one step closer to 2026. I hope this past year has brought you laughter, love, and lots of favorite books. About a month ago, I tried a new format for these newsletters, and I've come to the conclusion that I need to do what feels right for me. Not necessarily what I should do (per the experts), but what is aligned with me as a writer. So here I am, back to talking about my writing, my gratitude, and my reading recommendations. Enjoy! Writing Corner Okay,...

Hello Reader, It's that time of year again! Stuff Your Earbuds has kicked off, and there are over one hundred romance audiobooks to choose from. Yep! You heard that right! So hurry and grab a few new books to fall into. You'll find one from me (hint-hint: rainbows, college, and Guinness). Yep! You guessed it! A Match Made in Ireland (Ahem, it's in contemporary sweet romance). Here's the latest review: " I read this on the way home from Dublin and it was absolutely perfect!This was so good. I...

Hello Reader, Welcome to Edy's Writing World! If this is your first newsletter from me, welcome! If this is one of many, it's nice to have you back, my friend. First of all, Happy November 1st! We are officially entering the holiday season, and I have decided to do things a little differently today. Hang in there as I get my bearings. I talk a lot about indie publishing and how it's like a pendulum. Every now and then you think you know what's going on, and something in the industry changes,...