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Whispers from the Writing Nook

Words are on the page, book 3 has been started! I’m not sure I’m happy with the first chapter, but it is done, along with a few others. Last week was a productive week, and I’m excited to con...

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Episode One Hundred and Sixty-Four: Fate Magic

“I’ll take that as a yes,” said Eira, her big brown eyes staring at me while her ears twitched. “Fate magic can take the shape of dreams you cannot control. Some see what’s happeni...

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Episode One Hundred and Sixty-Three: Time for Magic

I tapped my pen on the pad of paper. So far, I had listed the Sphinx, the Nymph, and some of the book dragons as possible customers for my book club. Though, the more I studied the list, the...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

I finally feel normal again. It helps that last night I slept like one of those mattress commercials. Getting up and feeling rested is such a magical thing. If every night could go like this...

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Episode One Hundred and Sixty-Two: Squid People

The doorbell rang as the door flung open and several beings entered the shop. Each stood taller than me by at least a foot and had several arms. They walked on four arms, or, rather, legs, b...

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Episode One Hundred and Sixty-One: Plants?

I flipped the pancake with my spatula and it landed perfectly in the pan.

“Ten points,” said Indigo, with a chirp from her position on the counter on the other side of the stove. S...

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Episode One Hundred and Sixty: Hungry Sword

I felt awkward.

“How much?” asked Kyra without missing a beat. “I unfortunately cut it recently, but I can totally pay that as long as I have enough.”

“It says several strands...

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Episode One Hundred and Nine: Magical Mishaps

The steamer quickly turned off, and thankfully it didn’t get anywhere close to my skin. I’d burned myself in the past with the steamer wand, and this was a lucky break.

“Thanks, ...

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Episode One Hundred and Fifty-Eight: Unexpected Travels

I spit out my coffee for the first time in my life, my inside full of panic.

“That cost more than my salary?! It was three eggs, potatoes and toast!”

“Yes, almost double....

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Episode One Hundred and Fifty-Seven: Chef’s Kiss

The warm scent of coffee filled the air as I ground the beans to make the espresso.A nice normal day sounded great at the moment. First coffee, then breakfast. Everyone else still slept as f...

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Episode One Hundred and Fifty-Six: Call for Answers

Thinking of my family reminded me of the fudge I had stashed away. It’d go great with my mocha.

I closed my eyes and let my hands rest in my lap. Again I reached for the tiny star in...

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Episode One Hundred and Fifty-Five: Magical Moments

“Magic!” Indigo circled back in my direction, which I knew even though I couldn’t see her. Somehow, I could feel it.

“Yep, this is weird.” Feeling where people were was just ...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

Ya’ll must have had a chat with a certain Cat since everything has worked out!

I’ve paid a deposit on a cover artist, and we will have a new cover around the beginning of August. I’ll h...

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Episode One Hundred and Fifty-Four: Family Secrets

I’d slept great, and my blankets were nice and warm, making it hard to want to move. Soft snores came from Indigo who slept next to my head on a pillow. The light from above made her purpl...

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Episode One Hundred and Fifty-Three: Surprises and Fun Times

It didn’t take long before everyone stuffed themselves full of food and candy from the stockings. It was in the post-meal lull that Lord Bennit pulled out the last surprise for him from hi...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

I have so many things to talk about this week. Some are exciting, and one that worries me.

Good news first: Meow will have audio!

This is super exciting for me because I know sev...

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Episode One Hundred and Fifty-Two: Gift for the Cat

“Of course, better than the coffee beans,” I said as she snuggled close, still wearing the space bag and the soft sweater.

“Good,” she chirped softly. Her head snuggled close t...

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Episode One Hundred and Fifty-One: Gifts

 “What is it?” I asked.

“A teacup with a leather case,” said Alas with a grin. “Pull it out for him.”

I found a flap and pulled out a beautiful teacup with a chi...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

Two more chapters this week and I received the six back from editing. My plan is to write two more and get those six edited plus scheduled.

I might even start on the scheduling this weekend b...

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Episode One Hundred and Fifty: Surprises

I paused, listening to Indigo’s question, and realized she spoke better and in more complete sentences. The days away with the dragons had helped her language skills.

“Maybe…”<...

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Episode One Hundred and Forty-Nine: Stockings

“Gifts?” I asked, as I sat on the same couch as Lord Bennit but nearer the tree.

“Yes, for the solstice exchange,” added Alas, glancing around but keeping pace with Liluth as s...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

Two more chapters this week and I received the six back from editing. My plan is to write two more and get those six edited plus scheduled.

I might even start on the scheduling this weekend b...

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Episode One Hundred and Forty-Eight: Arrivals

“Yes, that's how Lady Twilight joined the clan and started our line.”

The door rattled as someone knocked on it. Lord Bennit twisted around to peer out, his shoulders relaxed.

<...

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Episode One Hundred and Forty Seven: Fast food

I needed to think fast about food. The cookie situation was covered. I had enough frozen cookie dough to not have a problem for three Solstice celebrations. 

While I could order C...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

This week passed by super quickly, and I wrote so many chapters. I'm sending SIX more chapters to my partner to edit so I can get them scheduled.

Also, Sable threw me a curveball and now I am...

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Episode One Hundred and Forty-Six: Dragon Tastes

“This is good, it reminds me of when you roast an animal…” His voice trailed off as he realized he was about to say something probably impolite, and he changed his wording. “It’s v...

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Episode One Hundred and Forty-Five: Morning Surprises

One second, I slept curled up in a ball, nice and cozy with a blanket wrapped around me. The next, something flung me into the air and I landed on my paws on the floor.

“It’s morni...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

I have so many ideas brewing of folks who visit the shop within the next couple of chapters. Warm weather is finally here, and my creativity is going into overdrive. I can’t write as fast as my b...

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Episode One Hundred and Forty-Four: Preparations

“That is all. Like I said, last time she was here for hours searching for three books to buy,” said the Cat.

“Guess I’m better at this job than the last guy.”

“Unders...

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Episode One Hundred and Forty-Three: Book Club

“We have someone else coming in,” answered the Cat, as he continued to stare at the last section of roasted chicken sub.

I picked it up and put it on his plate.

“Alright, I...

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