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Have you ever stumbled across an author and been pissed at yourself for not finding them sooner but simultaneously delighted because it means you can binge read their entire back list? That pretty much sums up my feelings about discovering @scarlettscottauthor. • Every writer needs to read, but for some reason I cannot read contemporary romances while writing them. No clue why. My brain just can’t go there. So historical romances (and non-fiction and suspense) become my go-tos. Recently I’d run through my usual favorites and didn’t have a clue what to read next. Until Scarlett. • Her books are magic. Over the holidays, I found Nobody’s Duke completely by chance and was swept away by the angsty, emotional, sexy as hell second chance romance (which is a definite favorite of mine). Since then, I’ve binge read her entire Wicked Husbands series and all the books published so far in the League of Dukes series. And am anxiously awaiting # 5. • Hands down recommend her novels to anyone who loves badass heroines, brooding yet emotionally complex heroes, storylines with a healthy dose of suspense, and delectably steamy romance. But don’t be surprised if you can’t stop at just one. 😉 • • • #readingromance #writingromance #historicalromance #romancetagram #bookstagram #scarlettscott #nobodysduke #leagueofdukes #wickedhusbands #mustread #booklove

Plotting. Planning. Eating pastries. Is there a better combo than romance + afternoon treats? || It’s amazing what stepping away from real life can do for the creative juices. I can’t remember the last time I filled so many pages of my notebook so quickly (and, eeep, I can’t wait to turn this story into a book!). Tons of thanks to my husband for surprising me with 24 hours away to relax, recharge, and write as late into the night as I want. Not to mention devour the most gorgeous afternoon tea! #luckygirl #readwriteplan #writingromance #readingromance #afternoontea #suckerforallthingsmini #mamasnightoff #selfcare

Has the start of a new decade inspired you in any way? Maybe it’s the Big Birthday barreling at me at what feels like warp speed (oh, 30’s, how I’m gonna miss you!!). Maybe it’s passing the one year milestone with our littlest one. Maybe it’s just a shift in energy. Whatever the reason, I’ve found myself searching for a more focused, more thoughtful approach not just to 2020, but the years beyond. In writing, publishing, parenting, living. All of it. • I’m calling it a mindset overhaul. And, I won’t lie, it’s equal parts exciting and unsettling. Even when making strides towards some of my bigger life goals (like, you know, becoming a published author!), I’ve always felt like there’s no need to rush. That there’s always more time. That hitting pause at one moment or another won’t matter too much in the long run. • Well, this year I’m challenging myself to challenge that attitude. Not the slow and steady part. I’m a HUGE fan of taking tiny steps in the right direction. No, the part I want to shake up is the focus. So my decade “resolution” is to make a habit of asking myself if what I’m doing — now, tomorrow, next week — is the right thing for where I want to be five, even ten years from now. Scary, right? • As with any new undertaking, I don’t expect it to be smooth sailing. Case in point: I’m about 1.5 weeks behind in posting this. Not a brilliant start. But, hey — consistency is key, even if it’s a bit behind schedule. 🙂 So, on that note, expect to see posts starting this month about the 40 goals (many mini, but a few big ones too) I’m working on this year in celebration of turning 40 (eeep!). I’m excited, nervous, and a wee bit terrified, but also hopeful that this going to be the start of something truly fabulous. • What are some ways a fresh start inspires you? • #readwriteplan #writingromance #focusedandalmostforty #freshstart

🏙🏙SALE ALERT🏙🏙 There’s still time to grab Season One of 425 Madison for just #99cents, each! Just in time to binge read before the first book in Season Two—Just a Little More—releases in four days!! Catch up with the series that readers everywhere are raving about! #OneClick them all: https://amzn.to/2ZUX0cG After all, 425 Madison is #ThePerfectPlaceToFallInLove #425Madison #Romance #Sale #KindleUnlimited #AvailableNow #FWPR #99pennies #ReadingRomance #romancetagram

Uh, better late than never? All the time I’d set aside for 2020 brainstorms and planning was imploded by the biggest, nastiest stomach bug ever. My husband likened it to the pie eating contest scene in Stand By Me. #sogross Even the baby went down. #sosad Eight days later and we’re finally back to normal foods (thank god!) and I’m catching up on all my organizing — and de-Christmasing. Anyone else catching up post holiday madness? Wishing you lots of luck + an awesome new year (only 6 days late 😆)! #readwriteplan #freshstart #freshstart2020 #happyjanuary #appointednotebook

This baby turned one on Monday. ONE! Where has the time gone?! Oh...to sleepless nights and teething toys and cleaning up a never-ending cascade of Cheerios and diaper changes and giggles and wobbly steps and snuggles and countless baby kisses. It hasn’t been a perfect year, and damn are we tired, but this little bug has brought so much love to our family. ❤️ Not to mention a perpetual need to pinch those cheeks. 😆🥰 #Lachlanturnsone #nevergonnasleepagain

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