It’s was so cute I couldn’t resist. I might’ve convinced my husband that was technically a Christmas decoration. 🤭

#winterlego #authorlife #legolover

I’m not tired, at all, not one bit! 🤭☕️

#mysterywriter #middleaged

Normally, I get mad when my husband buys more merch from his work. But who can get mad about these cuties...

The A-maze-ing Android puzzle is a little harder than it looks.

#mysterywriter #amwriting

The Woman in the Lake is starting to feel like a real book. 📖

Yes, its no longer Autumn but I just can't put away the cute pumpkin mug and halloween dish set from Le Creuset. 🎃☕️

#murdermystery

When your idea of a relaxing evening involves murder, motives, and elimination.

Playing the Only Murders in the Building board game and feeling very seen as a mystery writer. 🎲🏢🕵🏻‍♀️

#boardgames

Why do I feel ripped off by Waterstones? 🤔

This is not a criticism of the cover, but it feels like a bait-and-switch on the store's part. 📖 🛒

#BookShopping #ReaderLife

The Woman in the Lake is off to my line editor. It’s 97,568 words, but I’m sure it’ll shrink during line edits.

One beta reader said:

“There is a metric ton of twists and turns… kept me guessing right up to the end.”

And that’s exactly what I hoped for when I wrote it.

#amediting #mysterywriter

I'm so close to the end of my self line edit of The Woman in the Lake. Right now, I'm taking a break before going back to chapter 57 of 61. Once I finish, I'll send the manuscript off to beta readers before sending it to my line editor.

It’s the opening of Clovervale Hall, an exquisite bed-and-breakfast in England. And James Lalonde has an all-expenses-paid trip. But, there’s one thing he didn’t count on—a killer is on the loose, roaming the halls.

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Spotted in a French Cafe… Apparently, it’s an exotic breakfast.

#authors #writingcommunity #travel

And the award for the most frustrating puzzle goes to…

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I started off the new year writing a new long-ish 14,000-word murder mystery short story for my email list inspired by the Ophelia painting by John Everett Millais.

#authors #amwriting #writingcommunity

Better late than never. Bonus points award to those who can spot the literary themed decorations. 🎄

#happynewyear #christmastree

It was a little pricy but worth every penny.

#truecrime #authors #writingcommunity

I finally have my own bookshop. It took eight-ish hours to build. 📚🛒🧱

#lego #books #authors

It has taken me 4,200-ish words to wake a character out of a concussion and back on track. So, it turns out the concussion I had when I was nine came in handy after all. Now, back to writing a new scene.

#authors #amwriting #writingcommunity

Today's mug…a stack of books inspired by Beauty and The Beast. I found it one day scrolling on the Disney Shop site. It’s too cute. 🥰 and the tea is China Jasmine by T2. ☕️ Obviously, I’m an addict at this stage.

#authors #writingcommunity #disney