How hard is it to trademark a phrase? These days, I feel like I may as well start making some merch for my new brand name, Perpetual Exhaustion. (I’m starting to think this may be a really good idea. Please don’t steal it from me. I kind of want a t-shirt now.) I feel likeContinue reading “Perpetual Exhaustion”
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It’s Been a Long Time
In the last few weeks, there have been many times when I thought about doing another post here. Each time I had some reason not to. Work, kids, exhaustion, repeat. I work a couple jobs to feed my addictions to shelter and food, so free time is limited. Nonetheless, I normally have been able toContinue reading “It’s Been a Long Time”
Lancaster’s Love Series: Book Cover Updates
This week, I finalized the design of the cover for the second book in the Lancaster’s Love Series! I find it so inspiring to have my rough ideas perfected and made real by my wonderful book cover designer over at Red Leaf Book Design. She doesn’t pay me or otherwise incentivize me to talk aboutContinue reading “Lancaster’s Love Series: Book Cover Updates”
Turtle and the Hare
I am feeling very turtley lately. I follow other authors and belong to various author groups on various web sites and social media platforms. I have been lurking in their midst for quite some time, absorbing as much as I can, learning and growing with them, or at least near them, I suppose. For aContinue reading “Turtle and the Hare”
Into the Night: A Titanic Romance
Last night, I clicked the button to publish my first novel through KDP. This book represents almost two years of pondering, planning, writing, revising, sleepless nights, and many cups of cocoa. I got the idea for this novel in pieces. When I started, it was a plan for one book. It turned into three. IntoContinue reading “Into the Night: A Titanic Romance”
Writing from the World Around Me
I have noticed since I have been trying to make a go of this whole writing thing that everything around me has become fodder for my stories. When I watch television, I find my mind wandering to who came up with the original premise and how the writers work together to come up with whatContinue reading “Writing from the World Around Me”
Nice to Meet You: Why I Write
Well, you found me. I knew this could happen when I put this out here in the world. I am primarily a wife, mother (of three), teacher, and procrastinator, but I have decided to add author to that list. That is a decision I haven’t come to lightly. It started as a whisper in theContinue reading “Nice to Meet You: Why I Write”
Writing Historical Fiction
There are people and events in history that I find fascinating. I am not great with history by itself. I forget exactly who did what, where, when, and why. At least, when I am trying to learn it flat out. But if I learn something from a story, that’s in there for good. I don’tContinue reading “Writing Historical Fiction”
Dawn Ludlow 