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Greetings! I'm Erin Hemenway. I write darkly humorous & heartfelt tales of adventure and love.

When someone asks me who my favorite author is, I have a hard time picking just one. Patricia Briggs is on my top ten for sure. I really enjoy her series and if I’m in a reading slump chances are high I’ll grab one of her 20 books to get me out of it.

This one, Winter Lost, came out in June but is a decidedly wintery read. It takes place in a blizzard in Montana. #IYKYK what a Montana snowstorm looks like.

I love being able to recognize nearly every location from the Tri-Cities, Spokane, Montana and Seattle.

#WinterBookChallenge #Mystery
#ParanormalRomance #Werewolves #shifters #BookChallenge #bookobssesed #Booklover #ReadersBeingReaders #FeelGoodReads #PNW #PNWreads #LibraryHaul

When someone asks me who my favorite author is, I have a hard time picking just one. Patricia Briggs is on my top ten for sure. I really enjoy her series and if I’m in a reading slump chances are high I’ll grab one of her 20 books to get me out of it.

This one, Winter Lost, came out in June but is a decidedly wintery read. It takes place in a blizzard in Montana. #IYKYK what a Montana snowstorm looks like.

I love being able to recognize nearly every location from the Tri-Cities, Spokane, Montana and Seattle.

#WinterBookChallenge #Mystery
#ParanormalRomance #Werewolves #shifters #BookChallenge #bookobssesed #Booklover #ReadersBeingReaders #FeelGoodReads #PNW #PNWreads #LibraryHaul

Whos looking for a feel good but not cheesy holiday read? I’ve got you.

Tropes:
Fairy godmother
Handsome, mysterious stranger
Best friends
Workplace romance
Ex-boyfriend
Found family

It’s 50 First Dates but make it Christmas.

Whos looking for a feel good but not cheesy holiday read? I’ve got you.

Tropes:
Fairy godmother
Handsome, mysterious stranger
Best friends
Workplace romance
Ex-boyfriend
Found family

It’s 50 First Dates but make it Christmas.

Two households, both alike in dignity. In fairness… these are the same person different days.

One day I felt all the sparkle and sass. My coffee was bold and perfectly balanced. Just look at my hair! It was a great hair day.

But that first photo is raw. I was making my famous shortbread cookies. I was too tired to be doing what I was doing. But Mrs. Claus‘s magical cookies wait for no person. I can’t even remember what event I needed them for. But someone wanted my cookies so I was going to make them. (the recipe for these fantastic cookies is in my book. If you feel inclined to give it a go).

Sometimes you just gotta get through it.

Yes, I am an author. I’m also a mother, a cancer patient, a wife, and a human being who deserves to have good days and bad.

What are some of your tips and tricks for getting through a tough day? I usually turn to reading. But sometimes even that is hard when I don’t feel well. When I only have so many spoons to spare. You can look up spoon theory. #IYKYK
#writerwednesday
#WinterBookChallenge
#ReadersBeingReaders
#WomenAuthors #BookWorm
#Booklover
#ReadingEveryDay #Bookgirl #MomsWhoWrite #MomLife #CancerSurvivor #CancerSucks

Two households, both alike in dignity. In fairness… these are the same person different days.

One day I felt all the sparkle and sass. My coffee was bold and perfectly balanced. Just look at my hair! It was a great hair day.

But that first photo is raw. I was making my famous shortbread cookies. I was too tired to be doing what I was doing. But Mrs. Claus‘s magical cookies wait for no person. I can’t even remember what event I needed them for. But someone wanted my cookies so I was going to make them. (the recipe for these fantastic cookies is in my book. If you feel inclined to give it a go).

Sometimes you just gotta get through it.

Yes, I am an author. I’m also a mother, a cancer patient, a wife, and a human being who deserves to have good days and bad.

What are some of your tips and tricks for getting through a tough day? I usually turn to reading. But sometimes even that is hard when I don’t feel well. When I only have so many spoons to spare. You can look up spoon theory. #IYKYK
#writerwednesday
#WinterBookChallenge
#ReadersBeingReaders
#WomenAuthors #BookWorm
#Booklover
#ReadingEveryDay #Bookgirl #MomsWhoWrite #MomLife #CancerSurvivor #CancerSucks

Tuesdays are for tea! I actually have tea this time! Which also means it’s #DOB time.

So the drink of the day is obviously tea. I drink herbal cold care year-round. It’s an herbal tea and it’s light and refreshing. You can get it at most grocery stores. One of these days I’m gonna figure out how to re-create it with looseleaf because I really love it.

Outfit of the day is my favorite #BreastCancer awareness shirt paired with blue jeans and my favorite @paireyewear rainbow toppers. This is not an ad, but everyone asks me where I got them, so now you know. If you’re new here, I’m a survivor. And you’ll see me talk about my cancer experiences from time to time.

@heidiyourboyfriend is an author I have admired for a long time. She writes sassy stories about heroes and villains in the land of Cobalt City. “Time and Again” is the second book in this particular series. “Rites & Desires” is book 1.

#WinterBookChallenge
#ReadersBeingReaders
#WomenAuthors #BookWorm
#Booklover #DOB #TuesdayTea
#ReadingEveryDay #Bookgirl #SuperHerosandVillains #FemmesFatale

Tuesdays are for tea! I actually have tea this time! Which also means it’s #DOB time.

So the drink of the day is obviously tea. I drink herbal cold care year-round. It’s an herbal tea and it’s light and refreshing. You can get it at most grocery stores. One of these days I’m gonna figure out how to re-create it with looseleaf because I really love it.

Outfit of the day is my favorite #BreastCancer awareness shirt paired with blue jeans and my favorite @paireyewear rainbow toppers. This is not an ad, but everyone asks me where I got them, so now you know. If you’re new here, I’m a survivor. And you’ll see me talk about my cancer experiences from time to time.

@heidiyourboyfriend is an author I have admired for a long time. She writes sassy stories about heroes and villains in the land of Cobalt City. “Time and Again” is the second book in this particular series. “Rites & Desires” is book 1.

#WinterBookChallenge
#ReadersBeingReaders
#WomenAuthors #BookWorm
#Booklover #DOB #TuesdayTea
#ReadingEveryDay #Bookgirl #SuperHerosandVillains #FemmesFatale

I had plans to write and work on a grant application today. A headache has me in bed with an ice pack. But this view is proving super relaxing so I’m here for it.
Don’t forget to listen to your body and rest. We’re nearly to the dead of winter and it’s time to recharge our batteries. How are you spending your winter solstice?

I had plans to write and work on a grant application today. A headache has me in bed with an ice pack. But this view is proving super relaxing so I’m here for it.
Don’t forget to listen to your body and rest. We’re nearly to the dead of winter and it’s time to recharge our batteries. How are you spending your winter solstice?

I’m enjoying sharing #IndieAuthorLove and this week it’s @heidiyourboyfriend
She is an author I have admired for a long time. She writes sassy stories about superheroes and villains in the land of Cobalt City. “Time and Again” is the second book in this particular series. “Rites & Desires” is book 1.

#WinterBookChallenge
#ReadersBeingReaders
#WomenAuthors #BookWorm
#Booklover #DOB #TuesdayTea
#ReadingEveryDay #Bookgirl #SuperHerosandVillains #FemmesFatale

I’m enjoying sharing #IndieAuthorLove and this week it’s @heidiyourboyfriend
She is an author I have admired for a long time. She writes sassy stories about superheroes and villains in the land of Cobalt City. “Time and Again” is the second book in this particular series. “Rites & Desires” is book 1.

#WinterBookChallenge
#ReadersBeingReaders
#WomenAuthors #BookWorm
#Booklover #DOB #TuesdayTea
#ReadingEveryDay #Bookgirl #SuperHerosandVillains #FemmesFatale

I really need to know what incomplete book series really bothers you?

I know a lot of people are mad that George R.R. Martin’s book is not coming out anytime soon. But for me, I still think about this one book series I started when I was a freshman in high school and it’s still not done.

I’m an adult now. I have kids now. One of them is turning 12 soon. And the book still isn’t out. It takes up far too much space in my brain. This series was one of the first adult fantasy books outside of Lord of the Rings I read. It’s what got me into fantasy.

I did not turn it Are there any Melanie Rawn fans out there? Are you as bitter as I am?

Sadly, I don’t think we’ll ever get it. And that’s OK. I guess I’ll just write my own.

I really need to know what incomplete book series really bothers you?

I know a lot of people are mad that George R.R. Martin’s book is not coming out anytime soon. But for me, I still think about this one book series I started when I was a freshman in high school and it’s still not done.

I’m an adult now. I have kids now. One of them is turning 12 soon. And the book still isn’t out. It takes up far too much space in my brain. This series was one of the first adult fantasy books outside of Lord of the Rings I read. It’s what got me into fantasy.

I did not turn it Are there any Melanie Rawn fans out there? Are you as bitter as I am?

Sadly, I don’t think we’ll ever get it. And that’s OK. I guess I’ll just write my own.

My little Christmas elf said “mom can I make a reel for you?” How do you think she did?
#LiveEvents
#authorlife
#smallbusiness
#localartists
#MadeinthePNW
#IndieAuthors
#FantasyBooks #ChristmasBook

#MomsWhoWrite #WritingCommunity
#writerssupportingwriters
#romancefantasybooks

#womenwriter
#loveofbooks
#adultfantasy
#writingabook
#magicalbooks
#bookreaders
#letsread
#newread
#indiepublishing
#writersgram
#bookclubs
#readromance
#bookpassion
#readingaddict

My little Christmas elf said “mom can I make a reel for you?” How do you think she did?
#LiveEvents
#authorlife
#smallbusiness
#localartists
#MadeinthePNW
#IndieAuthors
#FantasyBooks #ChristmasBook

#MomsWhoWrite #WritingCommunity
#writerssupportingwriters
#romancefantasybooks

#womenwriter
#loveofbooks
#adultfantasy
#writingabook
#magicalbooks
#bookreaders
#letsread
#newread
#indiepublishing
#writersgram
#bookclubs
#readromance
#bookpassion
#readingaddict

Today I’ll be singing copies of my book at @thesmallbizshoppespokane I hope to see you soon!
#IndieAuthorLove #WinterBookChallenge #BookCommunity #HolidayRomance #FantasyBooks #WomenAuthors #WomenReaders
#Bookgirl
#BookWorm
#HolidayBookRec
#ReadersBeingReaders
#MomtoMom #smallbusiness #spokane #riverparksquare #brrrzaar

Today I’ll be singing copies of my book at @thesmallbizshoppespokane I hope to see you soon!
#IndieAuthorLove #WinterBookChallenge #BookCommunity #HolidayRomance #FantasyBooks #WomenAuthors #WomenReaders
#Bookgirl
#BookWorm
#HolidayBookRec
#ReadersBeingReaders
#MomtoMom #smallbusiness #spokane #riverparksquare #brrrzaar

What is your favorite middle grade book?

I don’t read as much in this group as I used to. But there are some really powerful books in the middle grade and YA demographic. Think about all of the amazing YA and middle grade books that have been turned into some of your favorite movies. It’s because they have really powerful themes that resonate beyond an age group.

This one, resistance by Jennifer Nielsen has stuck with me for years. I read it when my oldest daughter was in kindergarten. I picked it up at the book fair and of course read the whole thing in a day.

It’s important to remember our past so we don’t repeat our mistakes in the future. That’s my little history nerd heart saying this book is worth your time.

“Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or sent to the camps. After her little sister is taken away, her younger brother disappears, and her parents all but give up hope, Chaya is determined to make a difference.”

#WinterBookChallenge
#ReadersBeingReaders
#WomenAuthors
#Bookgirl #MiddleGrade
#BookWorm
#Booklover
#BookCommunity #WW2Book

What is your favorite middle grade book?

I don’t read as much in this group as I used to. But there are some really powerful books in the middle grade and YA demographic. Think about all of the amazing YA and middle grade books that have been turned into some of your favorite movies. It’s because they have really powerful themes that resonate beyond an age group.

This one, resistance by Jennifer Nielsen has stuck with me for years. I read it when my oldest daughter was in kindergarten. I picked it up at the book fair and of course read the whole thing in a day.

It’s important to remember our past so we don’t repeat our mistakes in the future. That’s my little history nerd heart saying this book is worth your time.

“Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or sent to the camps. After her little sister is taken away, her younger brother disappears, and her parents all but give up hope, Chaya is determined to make a difference.”

#WinterBookChallenge
#ReadersBeingReaders
#WomenAuthors
#Bookgirl #MiddleGrade
#BookWorm
#Booklover
#BookCommunity #WW2Book

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my truelove gave to me… BOOKS!

In the thick of my #WinterBookChallenge I wanted to share 12 books I’ve read this year. In no particular order, here are some really amazing books I’ve loved this year.

Hidden Legacy (series) by Ilona Andrews

Finlay Donovan (series) by Elle Cosimano

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

The Sirens Storm by Alexandra Burnett

School for Good and Evil (series) by Soman Chainani

Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse

Children of Virtue and Vengance by Tomi Adeyemi

Mercy Thompson (series) by Patricia Briggs

Hexes go Well with Tequila by LeAnna Ehrsam

Time and Again by Amanda Cherry

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

The Night Before Christmas by Erin Hemenway

#IndieAuthorLove
#BookCommunity #HolidayRomance #FantasyBooks #WomenAuthors #Bookgirl
#BookWorm
#HolidayBookRec
#ReadersBeingReaders
#BookLoverReviews
#localartists
#ChristmasBook

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my truelove gave to me… BOOKS!

In the thick of my #WinterBookChallenge I wanted to share 12 books I’ve read this year. In no particular order, here are some really amazing books I’ve loved this year.

Hidden Legacy (series) by Ilona Andrews

Finlay Donovan (series) by Elle Cosimano

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

The Sirens Storm by Alexandra Burnett

School for Good and Evil (series) by Soman Chainani

Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse

Children of Virtue and Vengance by Tomi Adeyemi

Mercy Thompson (series) by Patricia Briggs

Hexes go Well with Tequila by LeAnna Ehrsam

Time and Again by Amanda Cherry

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

The Night Before Christmas by Erin Hemenway

#IndieAuthorLove
#BookCommunity #HolidayRomance #FantasyBooks #WomenAuthors #Bookgirl
#BookWorm
#HolidayBookRec
#ReadersBeingReaders
#BookLoverReviews
#localartists
#ChristmasBook

We haven’t been properly introduced. Tell me at least one interesting fact, about yourself in the comments.

My name is Erin. As you might’ve noticed, I’ve got a lot of different interests. That’s because I’ve lived a a rather interesting life.

I grew up backstage to the largest showgirls production in Reno, Nevada. I was probably 12 before I knew that elephants and tigers and magic tricks were not common play things for kindergartners. I was indeed sewing sequence onto costumes at age 4. Feather head dresses and bedazzled costumes are my earliest childhood memories.

I have always loved horseback riding, and when I was a tiny human, I was the youngest Pony Express rider in my state. My high school also took us on tour for our spring musical, “Oklahoma!”

Are the young adult I started working in film. I I worked both crew and as cast and a number of independent and studio produced feature films before I started making my own. I met my husband who is also a filmmaker on one of those sets. This picture is from a short film titled WASTELAND LEGENDS and you can watch it on YouTube.

Of course, life can be tough, and I was diagnosed with breast cancer after my second child was born. She was about seven months old when that happened. My oldest was seven, and we were all in the middle of a global pandemic. I transitioned to full-time Writer to keep from falling into despair.

And that’s how we got here. I needed to find magic in my own life, and I wanted to share that magic with you. So I wrote a Christmas story, and here we are.

I look forward to getting to know you better. Is there anything you’re excited about this month? Let me know!

#WinterBookChallenge #BookCommunity #HolidayRomance #FantasyBooks #WomenAuthors #WomenReaders
#Bookgirl
#BookWorm
#HolidayBookRec
#ReadersBeingReaders
#MomtoMom

We haven’t been properly introduced. Tell me at least one interesting fact, about yourself in the comments.

My name is Erin. As you might’ve noticed, I’ve got a lot of different interests. That’s because I’ve lived a a rather interesting life.

I grew up backstage to the largest showgirls production in Reno, Nevada. I was probably 12 before I knew that elephants and tigers and magic tricks were not common play things for kindergartners. I was indeed sewing sequence onto costumes at age 4. Feather head dresses and bedazzled costumes are my earliest childhood memories.

I have always loved horseback riding, and when I was a tiny human, I was the youngest Pony Express rider in my state. My high school also took us on tour for our spring musical, “Oklahoma!”

Are the young adult I started working in film. I I worked both crew and as cast and a number of independent and studio produced feature films before I started making my own. I met my husband who is also a filmmaker on one of those sets. This picture is from a short film titled WASTELAND LEGENDS and you can watch it on YouTube.

Of course, life can be tough, and I was diagnosed with breast cancer after my second child was born. She was about seven months old when that happened. My oldest was seven, and we were all in the middle of a global pandemic. I transitioned to full-time Writer to keep from falling into despair.

And that’s how we got here. I needed to find magic in my own life, and I wanted to share that magic with you. So I wrote a Christmas story, and here we are.

I look forward to getting to know you better. Is there anything you’re excited about this month? Let me know!

#WinterBookChallenge #BookCommunity #HolidayRomance #FantasyBooks #WomenAuthors #WomenReaders
#Bookgirl
#BookWorm
#HolidayBookRec
#ReadersBeingReaders
#MomtoMom

Tuesdays are for Tea… or coffee. Really any beverage of choice.
My drink of the day is coffee. Most days it’s gonna be coffee. I switched to tea after lunch. I have a thing for fun mugs so get ready to see all kinds of my sparkly little brain collecting mugs.

My outfit is just a yellow top blue jeans and a blue jacket because it’s chilly outside. I wear the crown as often as possible. Because why not? Wear the crown. Where the fun clothes. If it brings you joy, that’s all that matters.

Today’s book is still Children of Virtue and Vengeance. I’m really enjoying it and I am really trying to find more time. I’m definitely a little book gremlin right now. Trying to wrap up some of my reads before the end of the year.

#WinterBookChallenge
#ReadersBeingReaders
#WomenAuthors #BookWorm
#Booklover #DOB #TuesdayTea
#ReadingEveryDay #Bookgirl

Tuesdays are for Tea… or coffee. Really any beverage of choice.
My drink of the day is coffee. Most days it’s gonna be coffee. I switched to tea after lunch. I have a thing for fun mugs so get ready to see all kinds of my sparkly little brain collecting mugs.

My outfit is just a yellow top blue jeans and a blue jacket because it’s chilly outside. I wear the crown as often as possible. Because why not? Wear the crown. Where the fun clothes. If it brings you joy, that’s all that matters.

Today’s book is still Children of Virtue and Vengeance. I’m really enjoying it and I am really trying to find more time. I’m definitely a little book gremlin right now. Trying to wrap up some of my reads before the end of the year.

#WinterBookChallenge
#ReadersBeingReaders
#WomenAuthors #BookWorm
#Booklover #DOB #TuesdayTea
#ReadingEveryDay #Bookgirl

Indie author book, love!

This week, I’m highlighting a book that I’ve already read, and an author who I just really enjoy. @leewriter19 is a really uplifting and supportive member of the book community. She’s funny, she’s kind, and I really like the way she writes.
I read this book when it came out in September. And just because it has witchy vibes doesn’t mean it’s not a perfect read for the holidays. Because practical magic is good year-round and so is tequila.

Tell me about an author that you think needs more love in the comments. I wanna share more Indy Author love.

Indie author book, love!

This week, I’m highlighting a book that I’ve already read, and an author who I just really enjoy. @leewriter19 is a really uplifting and supportive member of the book community. She’s funny, she’s kind, and I really like the way she writes.
I read this book when it came out in September. And just because it has witchy vibes doesn’t mean it’s not a perfect read for the holidays. Because practical magic is good year-round and so is tequila.

Tell me about an author that you think needs more love in the comments. I wanna share more Indy Author love.

#WinterBookChallenge I know we all suffer from the same affliction. Buying books all the time. Tell me what your most recent book purchase was. Mine was actually a journal that I am using for writing out my next book. What was yours?

#HolidayRomance #FantasyBooks #WomenAuthors #WomenReaders
#Bookgirl #BookWorm #PrettyBooks #WritingCommunity #MomsWhoWrite

#WinterBookChallenge I know we all suffer from the same affliction. Buying books all the time. Tell me what your most recent book purchase was. Mine was actually a journal that I am using for writing out my next book. What was yours?

#HolidayRomance #FantasyBooks #WomenAuthors #WomenReaders
#Bookgirl #BookWorm #PrettyBooks #WritingCommunity #MomsWhoWrite

Weekends are for reading, right? Right?!

I am still reading children of virtue and vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi. It’s good and I’m loving it and I’m gonna have to hide from my kids so I can finish reading it. Can we normalize it taking more than half a day to read a book? Because I enjoy reading. I read a lot. Especially on bad health days. But it takes me time to get through a book. There’s no crime and staying up all night and finishing a book. That’s absolutely devouring you. And it’s also totally fine if it takes you all week to read a book. Or a month. We’re all going to read at different paces and that’s OK.

So what are you reading this weekend?

#WinterBookChallenge #Bookgirl #DiverseReads #FantasyBooks #WeekendVibes #WeekendReads #BookCommunity

Weekends are for reading, right? Right?!

I am still reading children of virtue and vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi. It’s good and I’m loving it and I’m gonna have to hide from my kids so I can finish reading it. Can we normalize it taking more than half a day to read a book? Because I enjoy reading. I read a lot. Especially on bad health days. But it takes me time to get through a book. There’s no crime and staying up all night and finishing a book. That’s absolutely devouring you. And it’s also totally fine if it takes you all week to read a book. Or a month. We’re all going to read at different paces and that’s OK.

So what are you reading this weekend?

#WinterBookChallenge #Bookgirl #DiverseReads #FantasyBooks #WeekendVibes #WeekendReads #BookCommunity

Friday favorite reads!
Of course, I’m still working on being consistent about this#WinterBookChallenge so today is favorite children’s book. Mine is a series of children’s books by the author Sandra Boynton.

I really adore these books. They’re short, they’re funny, the artwork is cute, and children really enjoy them. This book in particular, But Not the Hippopotamus, has been a favorite in my household for 10 years. That’s how long I’ve been enjoying these books. I still buy them as gifts for new moms. My youngest just turned five and she still loves this book. My oldest is almost 12 and she sings this book to her sister.

Tell me what your favorite kids books are. I would love to add them to my list I hand out to new parents.

Happy reading!

#ChildrensBooks #SightWords #BookCommunity #Bookgirl
#ChristmasGiftIdeas
#MomsWhoWrite

Friday favorite reads!
Of course, I’m still working on being consistent about this#WinterBookChallenge so today is favorite children’s book. Mine is a series of children’s books by the author Sandra Boynton.

I really adore these books. They’re short, they’re funny, the artwork is cute, and children really enjoy them. This book in particular, But Not the Hippopotamus, has been a favorite in my household for 10 years. That’s how long I’ve been enjoying these books. I still buy them as gifts for new moms. My youngest just turned five and she still loves this book. My oldest is almost 12 and she sings this book to her sister.

Tell me what your favorite kids books are. I would love to add them to my list I hand out to new parents.

Happy reading!

#ChildrensBooks #SightWords #BookCommunity #Bookgirl
#ChristmasGiftIdeas
#MomsWhoWrite

Tonight I’m doing a little pop up for Holiday After Hours @simply_northwest to kick off the season. I’ll be signing books until 9pm.

There’s wine tasting with @arborcrestwine and sweet treats a plenty. Come join the fun!

#Spokane #Christmas #LiveEvents #authorlife #smallbusiness #localartists #MadeinthePNW #IndieAuthors #BookCommunity #FantasyBooks #ChristmasBook

Tonight I’m doing a little pop up for Holiday After Hours @simply_northwest to kick off the season. I’ll be signing books until 9pm.

There’s wine tasting with @arborcrestwine and sweet treats a plenty. Come join the fun!

#Spokane #Christmas #LiveEvents #authorlife #smallbusiness #localartists #MadeinthePNW #IndieAuthors #BookCommunity #FantasyBooks #ChristmasBook

For #WinterBookChallenge day 4, it’s Writer Wednesday
How do you help writers the most? It isn’t reading the book.

It’s leaving a review.

How so?

Sales: The algorithm. Ick. But it’s true. If I pick up a book at my favorite store, the sale last for one day. But a review last forever. It tells the next reader I believe in this enough to say so. The review will naturally inform the algorithm haunt and other people like you might read this book.

Energy: a positive review gives the biggest boost to a writer. It feels good to know someone read our work and liked what we made. It’s like a big hug. Who doesn’t love warm hugs?

Growth: an author will learn from the reviews that give honest feedback. What worked and where they can improve. Where readers struggled to stay with the story and where they’ve devoured every last word.

It doesn’t have to be my book. I read a lot and I’m trying to get better about posting reviews. Go ahead and leave a review right here on a comment. Tell me what your favorite or current read is and why.

#BookGirls #BookReview#IndieAuthors #BookCommunity #FantasyBooks #ChristmasBook #RomanticComedyBooks
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul #whatimreading

For #WinterBookChallenge day 4, it’s Writer Wednesday
How do you help writers the most? It isn’t reading the book.

It’s leaving a review.

How so?

Sales: The algorithm. Ick. But it’s true. If I pick up a book at my favorite store, the sale last for one day. But a review last forever. It tells the next reader I believe in this enough to say so. The review will naturally inform the algorithm haunt and other people like you might read this book.

Energy: a positive review gives the biggest boost to a writer. It feels good to know someone read our work and liked what we made. It’s like a big hug. Who doesn’t love warm hugs?

Growth: an author will learn from the reviews that give honest feedback. What worked and where they can improve. Where readers struggled to stay with the story and where they’ve devoured every last word.

It doesn’t have to be my book. I read a lot and I’m trying to get better about posting reviews. Go ahead and leave a review right here on a comment. Tell me what your favorite or current read is and why.

#BookGirls #BookReview#IndieAuthors #BookCommunity #FantasyBooks #ChristmasBook #RomanticComedyBooks
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul #whatimreading

12/3
Day 3, #WinterBookChallenge
Tuesdays are for Tea, (or whatever your drink of choice is)
I had to look up what the heck #DOB is because I’m a geriatric millennial. It stands for Drink, Outfit, Book. I can do that!
Drink is a PSL from @DutchBrosCoffee because I love to shop at PNW places whenever I can.

Outfit is mama chic because, that’s all I have time for. Sparkles to brighten up a really dreary day.

Book. I’m reading Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi. It’s book 2 in her Legacy of Orïsha Series.
I will have to go into details later because I loved the first one so much.
2nd Book is Santa in the City by Tiffany D. Jackson. This book is perfect for anyone who doesn’t have a giant house, and still wants to show their little ones how magic can still come to Christmas. I’ve read this one for the last two years around the holidays. I am excited to read it to my kiddos tonight.

#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul #whatimreading

12/3
Day 3, #WinterBookChallenge
Tuesdays are for Tea, (or whatever your drink of choice is)
I had to look up what the heck #DOB is because I’m a geriatric millennial. It stands for Drink, Outfit, Book. I can do that!
Drink is a PSL from @DutchBrosCoffee because I love to shop at PNW places whenever I can.

Outfit is mama chic because, that’s all I have time for. Sparkles to brighten up a really dreary day.

Book. I’m reading Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi. It’s book 2 in her Legacy of Orïsha Series.
I will have to go into details later because I loved the first one so much.
2nd Book is Santa in the City by Tiffany D. Jackson. This book is perfect for anyone who doesn’t have a giant house, and still wants to show their little ones how magic can still come to Christmas. I’ve read this one for the last two years around the holidays. I am excited to read it to my kiddos tonight.

#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul #whatimreading

✨ Holiday After Hours Event ✨

Don’t forget to join @simply_northwest this Thursday, December 5th, from 6 PM to 9 PM for a magical evening of holiday cheer!

🎄 What to Expect:
🍷 Wine sampling with @arborcrestwine l featuring Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Red Blend presented by Alex
📚 A special book signing with Erin Hemenway @erin.go.write
🧀 Delicious appetizers
🛍️ Exclusive shopping opportunities

Kick off the season in style and let us help you check off your holiday gift list! We can’t wait to see you there!

📍 Simply Northwest
11806 East Sprague Ave
Spokane Valley, WA 99206

#HolidayAfterHours #ShopSimply #WineAndBooks #HolidayShopping

✨ Holiday After Hours Event ✨

Don’t forget to join @simply_northwest this Thursday, December 5th, from 6 PM to 9 PM for a magical evening of holiday cheer!

🎄 What to Expect:
🍷 Wine sampling with @arborcrestwine l featuring Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Red Blend presented by Alex
📚 A special book signing with Erin Hemenway @erin.go.write
🧀 Delicious appetizers
🛍️ Exclusive shopping opportunities

Kick off the season in style and let us help you check off your holiday gift list! We can’t wait to see you there!

📍 Simply Northwest
11806 East Sprague Ave
Spokane Valley, WA 99206

#HolidayAfterHours #ShopSimply #WineAndBooks #HolidayShopping

#WinterBookChallenge is in full effect and its time for some #IndieAuthorLove

@alexandra_burnett_author is my writer accountability partner. We met during an @inkerscon Bootcamp and have stuck together as we both navigated the process of getting our books published. I can say without her I would not have finished my own novel because she kept me rolling.

She has JUST release book 2 of the Burkes (brothers) series. I’m currently reading The Siren’s Storm which JUST released so I’ll be sure to give you more once I finish it.

Her debut novel, The Harvester, was a super fun romantic thriller where a small business owner, Danielle Walsh stumbles upon a dead body. The detective who comes to work the case, finds himself in over his head when he is forced to go undercover as her lover when the second body hits the ground.

These books are spicy and sweet, with enough mystery and romance to satisfy your cravings.

#womenreaders
#booklists
#IndieAuthors
#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul

#WinterBookChallenge is in full effect and its time for some #IndieAuthorLove

@alexandra_burnett_author is my writer accountability partner. We met during an @inkerscon Bootcamp and have stuck together as we both navigated the process of getting our books published. I can say without her I would not have finished my own novel because she kept me rolling.

She has JUST release book 2 of the Burkes (brothers) series. I’m currently reading The Siren’s Storm which JUST released so I’ll be sure to give you more once I finish it.

Her debut novel, The Harvester, was a super fun romantic thriller where a small business owner, Danielle Walsh stumbles upon a dead body. The detective who comes to work the case, finds himself in over his head when he is forced to go undercover as her lover when the second body hits the ground.

These books are spicy and sweet, with enough mystery and romance to satisfy your cravings.

#womenreaders
#booklists
#IndieAuthors
#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul

Are you fashionably late or are you just a wizard who arrives precisely when you mean to?

I’m late to my own party. It is my first post for my #WinterBookChallenge so I’m going to share the oldest book I own.

Peter and Wendy was the original title for Peter Pan. I don’t know when exactly they changed the title but I do know that this copy is special to me. I have no idea where my husband found it, but he knew that Peter Pan was one of my favorite fairytales from the time. I was a little child. It’s one of the first books I read when I was little. Until the day, I don’t think I’ve ever grown up just because of this book.

This particular copy was printed in 1911 buy a London base publisher called Hodder and Stoughton, which is still around to this day.

So, let me see it. What’s the oldest book you own?
#Publishing #OldBooks #OriginalContent
#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul #LibraryHaul #BookChallenge

Are you fashionably late or are you just a wizard who arrives precisely when you mean to?

I’m late to my own party. It is my first post for my #WinterBookChallenge so I’m going to share the oldest book I own.

Peter and Wendy was the original title for Peter Pan. I don’t know when exactly they changed the title but I do know that this copy is special to me. I have no idea where my husband found it, but he knew that Peter Pan was one of my favorite fairytales from the time. I was a little child. It’s one of the first books I read when I was little. Until the day, I don’t think I’ve ever grown up just because of this book.

This particular copy was printed in 1911 buy a London base publisher called Hodder and Stoughton, which is still around to this day.

So, let me see it. What’s the oldest book you own?
#Publishing #OldBooks #OriginalContent
#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul #LibraryHaul #BookChallenge

Do you ever make a plan and then completely forget about it?

Yep. So do I. I’ve been looking forward to doing this book challenge for months… Then I completely forgot about it.

So here it is, my #WinterBookChallenge

I’ve linked a download in case you want to participate too. This book challenge was designed with readers in mind. I wanna hear about your favorite books. I wanna see what’s on your TBR and your bookshelves. Get creative and have fun. I’ll be back shortly to share a little bit about the oldest book I own. I have some catching up to do on my own little game.

#SpokaneReads
#womenreaders
#booklists
#IndieAuthors
#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul #LibraryHaul #BookChallenge

Do you ever make a plan and then completely forget about it?

Yep. So do I. I’ve been looking forward to doing this book challenge for months… Then I completely forgot about it.

So here it is, my #WinterBookChallenge

I’ve linked a download in case you want to participate too. This book challenge was designed with readers in mind. I wanna hear about your favorite books. I wanna see what’s on your TBR and your bookshelves. Get creative and have fun. I’ll be back shortly to share a little bit about the oldest book I own. I have some catching up to do on my own little game.

#SpokaneReads
#womenreaders
#booklists
#IndieAuthors
#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul #LibraryHaul #BookChallenge

Who struggles with imposter syndrome? Raise you hands!

Of course whatever path you take to publication you’re going to struggle with self doubt. And if you’re neck deep in your #BookCommunity it’s so easy to forget there is a whole world out there who isn’t aware of any of the things happening on the apps.
This long weekend I was at dinner with family and that meant there were people I’m only distantly acquainted with. My sister in law’s aunt by marriage was excited to ask me about my book. She was excited to hear about publication and what it takes to write a novel then get it out there.

She was excited!

My hot take? Swallow that impulse to tell her all the dirty details. You’ve accomplished something most people only dare to dream. You’ve written a book. And, AND! And, you’ve have published that book. It doesn’t matter if it’s trad or self published. You ARE a writer.

I am so proud of you.

#booklists
#IndieAuthors
#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #BookReview
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls
#MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors

Who struggles with imposter syndrome? Raise you hands!

Of course whatever path you take to publication you’re going to struggle with self doubt. And if you’re neck deep in your #BookCommunity it’s so easy to forget there is a whole world out there who isn’t aware of any of the things happening on the apps.
This long weekend I was at dinner with family and that meant there were people I’m only distantly acquainted with. My sister in law’s aunt by marriage was excited to ask me about my book. She was excited to hear about publication and what it takes to write a novel then get it out there.

She was excited!

My hot take? Swallow that impulse to tell her all the dirty details. You’ve accomplished something most people only dare to dream. You’ve written a book. And, AND! And, you’ve have published that book. It doesn’t matter if it’s trad or self published. You ARE a writer.

I am so proud of you.

#booklists
#IndieAuthors
#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #BookReview
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls
#MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors

Does anyone else struggle to tell people what they want for their birthday?

I usually do. So I suppose I just hope that if you love a good book, you love to laugh, and you are looking for your next holiday read, you share this with the #BookWorm in your life.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes!! 🤩🫶🩷🙏

#BookGirls #BookReview #BirthdayGirl #IndieAuthors #BookCommunity #FantasyBooks #ChristmasBook #RomanticComedyBooks

Does anyone else struggle to tell people what they want for their birthday?

I usually do. So I suppose I just hope that if you love a good book, you love to laugh, and you are looking for your next holiday read, you share this with the #BookWorm in your life.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes!! 🤩🫶🩷🙏

#BookGirls #BookReview #BirthdayGirl #IndieAuthors #BookCommunity #FantasyBooks #ChristmasBook #RomanticComedyBooks

What are you thankful for?
Me? Im thankful I’m still here. I’m thankful I found this amazing book community. I’m thankful for all of YOU!

November is National Write a Novel in a month. And 4 years ago, that seemed like an outrageous thing for me to do. I was in the middle of chemotherapy, the world was a mess, and only my little family was keeping me motivated. I desperately needed to find the magic again.

That’s how “The Night Before Christmas” started. An e to get through a very dark time and place.

And then it became so much more.

I discovered my book community. I joined several authors groups and found my accountability writing partner. I learned how much one little book can change a life.

I wrote this story to bring joy and light in darkness. To remember friendship and love can accomplish anything.

#BookCommunity
#MomsWhoWrite #CancerSurvivor
#booklists
#IndieAuthors
#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #BookReview

What are you thankful for?
Me? Im thankful I’m still here. I’m thankful I found this amazing book community. I’m thankful for all of YOU!

November is National Write a Novel in a month. And 4 years ago, that seemed like an outrageous thing for me to do. I was in the middle of chemotherapy, the world was a mess, and only my little family was keeping me motivated. I desperately needed to find the magic again.

That’s how “The Night Before Christmas” started. An e to get through a very dark time and place.

And then it became so much more.

I discovered my book community. I joined several authors groups and found my accountability writing partner. I learned how much one little book can change a life.

I wrote this story to bring joy and light in darkness. To remember friendship and love can accomplish anything.

#BookCommunity
#MomsWhoWrite #CancerSurvivor
#booklists
#IndieAuthors
#WritingCommunity
#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls #BookReview

Writers and readers, I have a magic trick for you.
Do you suffer from neck pain? Cause I know I do. As a recovering cancer patient everything hurts all the time. And if I can find something that isn’t medicine or isn’t visiting a doctor to at least reset the pain to a base level.… I’m all in
I saw this a while ago on one of the socials and I couldn’t find the original creator but I think the information is super important to share.
So here’s how it goes. Sit in a neutral possession. Then take your eyes and look as far to the right as you can. Sit there for 30 seconds. It’s gonna feel weird and it might make you yawn. Then do it on the opposite side. Again, it might feel weird and it might make you yawn.
When you’re done, you tell me if it didn’t completely reset or at least alleviate some of that neck pain. I’d love to hear if it worked. Feel free to comment and let me know about.

It goes without saying that I am not a physician, so check in with your doctor if you have questions.

#WritingTips #BookCommunity
#MomsWhoWrite #CancerSurvivor #systemreboot
#booklists #readersofinstagram

Writers and readers, I have a magic trick for you.
Do you suffer from neck pain? Cause I know I do. As a recovering cancer patient everything hurts all the time. And if I can find something that isn’t medicine or isn’t visiting a doctor to at least reset the pain to a base level.… I’m all in
I saw this a while ago on one of the socials and I couldn’t find the original creator but I think the information is super important to share.
So here’s how it goes. Sit in a neutral possession. Then take your eyes and look as far to the right as you can. Sit there for 30 seconds. It’s gonna feel weird and it might make you yawn. Then do it on the opposite side. Again, it might feel weird and it might make you yawn.
When you’re done, you tell me if it didn’t completely reset or at least alleviate some of that neck pain. I’d love to hear if it worked. Feel free to comment and let me know about.

It goes without saying that I am not a physician, so check in with your doctor if you have questions.

#WritingTips #BookCommunity
#MomsWhoWrite #CancerSurvivor #systemreboot
#booklists #readersofinstagram

Library TBR hall, I don’t have a lot of space for a huge aesthetic bookshelf. It’ll be in my dream house someday but for now my dream library is the @spokanepubliclibrary
Some I’ve already read, and I marked those with an *. Some I haven’t but I’m super excited to dive in. I wanted to revisit all of them because I believe that they deserve attention.
What’s in the bag, so to speak?

- The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
- Children of Virtue and
Vengeance by Toni Adeyemi
- Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Toni Adeyemi
- All my Rage by Sabba Tahir

*Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse
*Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
*Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
*She Who Became the Sun by
*Santa in the City by Tiffany D. Jackson
*She Who Became the Sun by Shelly Parker-Chan

Which one should I read first?

#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls
#MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul #LibraryHaul

Library TBR hall, I don’t have a lot of space for a huge aesthetic bookshelf. It’ll be in my dream house someday but for now my dream library is the @spokanepubliclibrary
Some I’ve already read, and I marked those with an *. Some I haven’t but I’m super excited to dive in. I wanted to revisit all of them because I believe that they deserve attention.
What’s in the bag, so to speak?

- The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
- Children of Virtue and
Vengeance by Toni Adeyemi
- Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Toni Adeyemi
- All my Rage by Sabba Tahir

*Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse
*Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
*Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
*She Who Became the Sun by
*Santa in the City by Tiffany D. Jackson
*She Who Became the Sun by Shelly Parker-Chan

Which one should I read first?

#NowReading
#BookWorm #BookGirls
#MomsWhoWrite
#WritingTips #WomenAuthors #BookHaul #LibraryHaul

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