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MG, YA, & adult author of spec/romantic fic. Cat lover, swimmer/biker, handbell ringer, NE Patriots fan. Member of SFWA, NJRW, Authors Guild. Searching for agent/publisher.
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Leak in shower, now mushy spot in kitchen ceiling. Pool pump blew. Then, car battery died. How come good things never come in threes?

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Weeded gardens. Swam in the pool. And made a change to my website. busy day...

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Monday blog post! yep, day late, but hey, life! charlottebennardo.com/2025/06/03/a...

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They say you have to see something 7 times to remember it, so here's #5- (if you just buy my book, I won't have to annoy you with these reminders)

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cleaned the guest room (Mom's coming for a visit!), swam a mile, worked in my garden. A little break (salmon on the grill) and then reading more marketing material. Got two people (no relation) who promised to do a review! (yes, posting my cover again).

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So, I finished the handbell choir season, worked in my garden (what a freaking mess-last year, broken leg, couldn't do any maintenance), did some laundry, changed sheets. Now I really want a nap, but then I won't sleep tonight.... (photo by pexels)

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Shrimp on the BBQ, sauteed green beans with olive oil, butter, garlic && onions. But... damn I need something sweet. or French fries.

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ran errands, did laundry, did some gardening. Now for some critiquing and marketing. My book will be featured In July by the SFWA! I'm so excited!

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Annual checkup, all looks good so far. Got 2nd pneumonia shot. I need a nap, but I have stuff to do...

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In the critiquing and marketing cave. I really need to play the lottery so I can hire a pers asst to do marketing. It's mind numbingly boring.

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Getting lots of good feedback from my critique group. Can't wait to polish up the manuscript and send it out on query! #WritingCommunity #AuthorsofBlueSky

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With no good news on the horizon (personally, nationally, globally), here's a spot of quiet beauty; take in the joy

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Todays thought: (full story on my website charlottebennardo.com

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sigh. I miss my first gen Kindle. I have the paperwhite 11th gen. It. Sucks. The touchscreen is not intuitive, I need a damn instruction book because Googling answers leads me in circles. sigh.

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I'm back! Saw the son walk, with Honors, for his graduation at Cal State Los Angeles (Comp Sci) and spending time with him (& helping him out- he sliced his hand open, 9 stitches, so I did his dishes, wash, cleaning). Hey, did you remember my book came out?

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Saturday is #NationalGraduationTasselDay - I can't wait to see my son graduate college! (it's been a long and winding road).

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Authors, poets, songwriters- please sign the petition by Authors Guild to reinstate the dir. of US Copyright Office. Our works need to be protected & fotus wants to put an unqualified twit/crony in the office!

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People stop to talk about my purse, I talk about my books. And give them a bookmark.

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for Book Release Day: maybe a giveaway? charlottebennardo.com/2025/05/12/i...

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Happy Book Release Day! ebooks available from Amazon, paperback coming soon!

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If you buy a book, leave a review! It's a FREE way to help an author, especially Indie authors who aren't as visible. Be a book hero!

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YAY! My book will be available in print! Now to see where it goes from IngramSpark. The paperback will soon be available in Amazon. Wine for everyone!

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I've approved my title/content, but now Ingram says my email, which we correspond through, isn't valid. Is it too soon for wine?

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It would help if I included the link for the ebook, which is available on Amazon... www.amazon.com/Excalibur-Vo...

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Due to technical difficulties...my book release will be delayed. Excuse me while I go yank weeds, clean closets & scream in frustration. Will update when I can. Don't forget me!

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A lovely Saturday shopping with my niece for her wedding dress. A nice lunch, BBQ dinner at her new home, meeting my new great nephew, and time with family. No politics. No news. Just joy.

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It's #FriendlyFriday and although I'm feeling particularly grumpy, it's not about me. Spreading light, love, comfort, and good thoughts to those who need it.

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Let me just say that working with IngramSpark gives me migraines, ulcers, & crying jags. No aspect is problem-free.

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The pool is open! Just waiting for the chemicals to purify/clean the water. Pool bar is clean and ready to go! Patio furniture is cleaned and ready to use! I am soooooooooo tired....

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Not Catholic, but I wish Pope Leo XIV a successful tenure and health. May he be the example that we all need.

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The bookmarks are here! The Excalibur Vow releases May 12th!

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It's happening! We're opening the pool this week! From this, to that!

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What would Excalibur have looked like? (Sign up for my blog for a chance to win a giveaway with the release of my novel, The Excalibur Vow. I promise not to bombard you). charlottebennardo.com/2025/05/05/t...

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Happy #NationalAstronautsDay ! I salute the REAL astronauts- Shepherd, Armstrong, Aldrin, Ride, Chalwa, Jemison, etc. (space tourists not included).

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New blog post! What would Excalibur really have looked like? (sign up for my blog posts to enter for chance to win release giveaway) charlottebennardo.com/2025/05/05/t...

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Made some new updates to the website (ok, the hubs did, I just 'oh yeah' or 'NO' on the changes. For people who sign up for my blog (I promise not to overwhelm you unless it's something BIG for me, great for you), I'm putting together a giveaway for my book release... charlottebennardo.com

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Hey, Booksky peeps! before I make a financial commitment, do any of you look for books on FindIndieBooks.com?

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