HIIIII I'M HERE

Finally, I'm writing a hello post.  Finally, I'm sitting my butt down to just do it.  *insert Shia LaBeouf gif that you don't actually want to see for the millionth time*

I'm going to keep this post pretty simple (and long because I apparently can't shut up ever).  I want to make all sorts of grand plans for this blog and tell you all what I'm going to do, etc etc.  But I really don't know.  I have no idea where I'm going with this.  All I know is that I want to talk about writing (erm, mostly ranting, if we're being honest) and possibly vlog some, too?  Sometimes it's easier to talk things through out loud, instead of writing, because let's face it:  I write all day every day.

(Me being very happy that I am now a brunette.)
Things you should know about me as a writer:  I write every genre imaginable (or will attempt to in my lifetime); everything must be character driven; naming characters is my most favorite thing in the world (I have a lot of favorite things so don't be alarmed if I repeat this often); I plotted something out for the first time in my pantsing writing life (about 14 years); I am obsessed with Pinterest; I can't beta read while I'm editing a book because I get overwhelmed; I love romance with every bone in my body but the chemistry has to be *perfect*; and you can read a bit (a tiny tiny bit) about my books over here if you're curious.

(Me being dorky about something fangirlish.)
Things you should know about me as a person:  I love tea (duh); I read everything I can get my hands on (also duh); I view myself as a very un-witty person...until I sit down to write a text or a witty character; I am obsessed with Pinterest (oh, you thought this was just a writing thing? hahahahahahahahaHAHAHAHA); I have a serious case of Book OCD (dubbed so by my younger sister) and I actually hyperventilate when a book is out of place; I'm a nanny to a tiny little boy who I love very much; I live in San Diego but I'm hurrying my butt out to Portland, Maine next September for at least a year (I want some seasons, please); I have literally the best friend on the entire freaking planet and no one in the world has experienced a relationship as incredible as ours (and don't you forget it); and most importantly, I love Jesus, because He loved me first.

(Portland, ME.  I cannot even wait, you have no idea.)
Sometime soon I'd like to post a video, maybe just of me talking about boring things like books. *snickers*  Okay but really.  I have the best bookshelves and I'd love to show you all.  And maybe the vlog will help me get more comfortable with taking videos of myself?  It is weird.  Just sayin'.

(Me-not-me trying to video like a human and failing miserably.  At least, this is what I assume it will be like.  *prepares self for mortification*)
For now I'll leave you all with this giveaway...  I have worked as an editor before (check out Yearning to (Proof)Read) and consistently beta read for friends.  I'd love to read the first 10 pages of your book and give line-by-line or pacing or character or whatever feedback!  (We can discuss details later!)


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