A book-obsessed Fantasy Writer, Mama, and Studio Ghibli fan who occasionally disappears into a world of her own creation.
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I published a kid's book and just got a message from a parent. She wanted to let me know that her child requested she read my book for a school read-aloud. Might seem like a small thing to some but it made my whole day.
So, I was jolted awake at 2:59 this morning by a little voice saying "Mommy where are you?" Normally I could see the hall nightlight from my bed but it was oddly pitch dark. I fumbled for my phone. Pointed the light toward the foot of my bed. Nothing. Both kids were sound asleep.
Okay, so I actually sat down to write tonight for the first time in two weeks. 900 words isn't the most impressive number in the world but I'll take it.
After a lifetime of perfect vision I now have to have glasses. If anyone needs me I'll be knitting in my rocking chair like the elderly lady that I apparently am now.
Okay, so I think I've FINALLY found a kinda-sorta outline method that works for me and I'm blown away by how much this speeds up the process. This book is really coming together now.
So apparently outlines *checks notes* actually...work?
I can't help but feel discouraged when I send out a query to an agent who has so many elements in their wishlist that coincides with my book and it's still rejected. Like what am I even doing at this point?
My toxic trait 😂
Me to other authors: You are amazing. Your work is important. Keep going.
Me to Me: Idk, man, maybe you just suck at this or something.
Any self-defense experts willing to help a gal out? I've researched and still can't find the "move" I want my character to use.
A much taller opponent grabs the protagonist by both shoulders with a tight grip. I need something simple and quick. No weapons involved.
Real question: Why are some people so gross to each other here? A woman can't even post a picture without someone retweeting it with a disgusting comment. Like why?
Tonight was one of those writing nights when I felt like I wrote for ages just to come out with a word count of 800. Oh well, it's better than zero, right?
The story I'm working on has hit that beautiful place where it's veering away from what I expected and turning into something much more interesting. Gotta love those moments as a writer.
✨️Hi
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! I'm Amanda. I write and adore adult fantasy. The genre brings me so much joy. I'm currently 45k words into a standalone WIP with earth magic & giants. I'm also querying a witchy fantasy and a vampire romantasy series.
It's a pleasure to meet you all!✨️
Have you heard about the cursed little town where twenty folks died in just a week? Each one was caused by a leaky pipe, loose flooring,
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things like that. Everyone panicked except Mr. Fields the undertaker. That's what you get when a reaper buys a funeral home.
#vss365
Took my kiddos to see The Little Mermaid today. After all the silly debate out there in the world here's how it went.
4yr old: Ariel has orange hair not red?
Me: Yeah kinda
4yr old: Ok *continues to enjoy the movie and not notice another difference whatsoever*
I finally reached 25k on my WIP tonight. It feels like shoveling sand into a wine bottle with chopsticks but it's more than I've been able to get out in quite a while so I'll take it. So much more to go.