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There is no one way to write a book. To be successful at writing, you need to find the system that works for YOU. I start with a theme or question. For others, it may be a character’s journey or a setting that sparks a story. To start, notice what makes you most excited and curious. #booksky

Part of my writing process is getting major plot points down on paper, moving them around, and literally seeing what works. It allows for so much flexibility! And better yet, it’s fun, too. #booksky

A crucial part of development is not teaching kids what to think, but how to think. Posing open-ended questions like these give adolescents the opportunity to reflect before someone gives them an answer, building self-confidence. #booksky

I love connecting to the characters I write, and Iast weekend visiting our local farmer’s market, I wondered what Leeta would think. Her home planet of Fure is dry and dull; this is how I imagined a tour with her would go. I had to look way up to talk to her, she’s 6.5’ tall, I’m 5’2. #booksky

Our sense of identity comes from connection with others, especially our friend group. That’s why kids being welcomed into a “club” or being closed out can be a big deal. Here are some low-key conversation starters you can try with your child to help build friendship skills and self-confidence.

Our sense of identity comes from connection with others, especially our friend group. That’s why kids being welcomed into a “club” or being closed out can be a big deal. Here are some low-key conversation starters you can try with your child to help build friendship skills and self-confidence.

I’ve been doing yoga 25+ years. Such gift to the mind, body and spirit! Take your typical typing posture, turn it inside out, and you’ve got camel pose!! My husband David took this photo of me and I made a painting. Have you ever created art based on a photo? #booksky

Social media has made it much easier for teens to be impulsive--to get back at someone immediately or participate in a new trend without a lot of time to consider it. The solution isn’t to discourage social media altogether; it’s empowering mindfulness. open.spotify.com/episode/0fUK...

6/6: But since we invent fear, we can deconstruct fear and clear the path for ourselves and for others.

5/6: I have come here to let you know that it will be all right. Fear and anxiety will not bring you closer to realizing the world as it should be. Fear is a fantasy, a construct of the mind. Fear is an obstacle.

4/6: These are times for the peaceful warriors to come together and recognize the strength that we have to defeat the darkness. The battle is ahead, but the tides are already turning. I can feel it in the up draft of the wind in my wings when I fly.

3/6: The darkness is really only a temporary dimming of the light. We are moving toward clearer air and a cleansing of the world. You can do much too speed up the process. You and all of the good hearted people in your community, in your country, in the world.

2/6: My sweet friend Liz Amini-Holmes who knows a thing or two about signs and omens, messengers and such, suggested I ask the owl what he came to tell me. I did. #owls #naturelovers Here’s what he said: “Do not be afraid of what is in front of you.

1/6: Two days ago I walked into our downstairs bathroom and saw this Western Screech Owl sitting on our plant shelf right outside the window. (He has been three days now. Gone at night, back during the day.)

Writing like there’s no tomorrow. Current deadline Wednesday. Still took time to pick some luscious #blackberries in the garden. You can’t pick them without getting stuck with thorns… But it’s so worth it. #writinglife #gardening

“Brain tangles”, I love that! Exactly right. It feels good to find methods that work for you.

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It helps me maintain my mental health. :)

Yep! With the added advantage that I can move the pieces around. Thanks so much for your encouragement.

The making of a novel. Sometimes the story, with its plots and sub plots and intercutting scenes, is so big you can’t hold it all in your head. That’s when low tech paper, pen, scissors, and a big table come in very handy. #writinglife #booksky