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Writer, consumer of stories in almost all formats, gamer, huge nerd for our wonderful planet, recycler of memes, and occasionally a complete, strung-out mess. themagpiemeditations.wordpress.com If you also use humor to hide the pain, we're gonna vibe.
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Here's something everybody should be paying attention to: Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care. Call your Senators and tell them we can't let that happen.

submitted 2 hours ago • 378 comments

Trust the process. Every great book started with a rough draft 📖 Kindly repost to encourage someone on their journey. #amwriting #writersky

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

Another novella done, with a bunch more to go! Wilton and Raven's story took me to very unexpected places, but it's always wonderful to reach the end with a strong finish. Now to take a week-long break and then, *gulp* edit it. #amwriting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

Show us your writing process in a GIF. #writingprocess #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #amwriting

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

Got some good writing in today. Anytime I have a meh writing stretch I worry that my mojo is gone, it was a dream all along, and I'm now reduced to a life of sledging words out as best as I can - then I have a day where it's effortless. Thank fuck. #amwriting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

Me: I'm gonna write a cute, fluffy little novella about a reluctant first-time dog owner adopting! Two weeks later Me: *googling* structures of government with examples, what does the deep seafloor look like, bathypelagic zone 🙃Why do I do this to myself? #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #amwriting

submitted 24 days ago • 2 comments

Eight spindly legs One disgusting hollow probe A sesame-seed shaped carapace It's you, ticks, that I loathe In Lake Isopropyl I watch as you slowly die With a manic smile And an unhinged twinkle in my eye Oh ticks You bastards You shits You pests of life and limb I absolutely detest you Fuck off

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

Feeling extra slumpish today =_= the querying blues are hitting hard. But 74 rejections! 3 manuscript requests! 1 currently active! But, also...74 rejections. Sometimes I feel like I'm presenting my book as well as I can, and it's still not enough. #amquerying #writingcommunity

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

Morning mystery vibe pick! Melodic, chill, might make you cry: youtu.be/uh4dTLJ9q9o?... Vengeful, empowering, get your inner Witch on: youtu.be/MZDWqU8LAMU?... #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

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