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Poet. Author. Blogger. Lover of books, cats, all things orange, and social justice.

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I probably be sporadic on the internet as well. Sometimes you have to take a step back. If you need me, shoot me a message. 💜 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWTgBpgmMO/?igshid=ckii6eazq32

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It's cover reveal day! I'm so excited to offer you Bailed Out, Book 2 in the Beach Bound Cozy Mystery series! 🎉🎉🎉 During my livestream today, I read a bit of Chapter 1, revealed the cover, and I talked about the story behind the title. Preorders are open. Right now, it's $0.99 cents. And the link is in my bio! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 https://www.instagram.com/p/CEr_rTmg9oo/?igshid=3h8nvsx74tg0

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Hey everyone! If you been following along on Fraya's journey, then you're ready for the follow-up to Wiped Out. And it's coming! The cover reveal is going down next Thursday on my channel at 2 p.m. EDT. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEfFpYIAuUK/?igshid=ybsuuhxtth1

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Hey y'all! Popping in from vacation to tell y'all that I'm streaming at midnight Sunday. This is so exciting! Writers coming together from all I've the world to write words for #wwwriteathon. Join us! Thanks to @jlw_writes for making this happen! Link in the bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2GvQBANtP/?igshid=19etyehxwby8b

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It's release day! Mystery Follows Her is here!!!. It's $0.99 and it's waiting for you! PS: If you liked Wiped Out and you're ready to read more about Fraya-my story Closed Out is the prequel! MISCHIEF, MAYHEM, OR MURDER? MYSTERY FOLLOWS HER through dangerous city streets, quaint villages, and locales across the globe. Uncover the clues with feisty female sleuths of various ages in this multi-author cozy mystery collection of short stories. Link in the bio. . . . . . . . #cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #bookstagram #cozymysteries #cozymysterylover #cozy #writersofinstagram #cozymysteryauthor #authorsofinstagram #amwriting #mystery #coziness #booklover #authorsofig #bookish #authorlife #cozyhideaway #cozies #amazonkindle #kindleunlimited #mysterybooks #bookworm #writerlifestyle #readersofinstagram #authorlifestyle #writersofig #reading #books https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_7W5Xgytq/?igshid=18rlzly8sysey

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Hey everyone! I'm terrible at the Instagrams, but I wanted to see if y'all had heard about this event yet. Evergreen Writing Oasis is a free virtual writing retreat that I've co-organized with @dana_gaulin_author @fiftysoshay and @carrowbrown . It's all happening next weekend!There will workshops on hand health, creating story bibles, panels on editing, diversity and tons more hosted by some of your favorite AuthorTubers. Did I mention that it's free? To learn more, click on the link in my bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCcBTjsARgq/?igshid=d25z1ht68978

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Thank you so much @bhowardphipps and @camillemyrick for your donations during livestream today. You made my day. Camille, I'm so sorry that I didn't see your donation during the stream. I feel so bad about that. I think it expired before I saw it. But please know that I appreciate you and your support. 💜 https://www.instagram.com/p/CB4GftBAMoC/?igshid=d2q58jfas6st

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This video was hard to make. I cried before, during, and afterward. I don't think I know a single Black person who hasn't been feeling the weight of not just George Floyd's murders, but all of the Blue on Black crimes. It's exhausting. I talk about it in this video. Being that vulnerable and open hurts, but I felt like I needed to speak up. And I hope it will encourage other people to speak as well. #BlackLivesMatter https://youtu.be/Lmd1HPah-lg And link in the bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMa0JQAxYu/?igshid=1pxq8tl5stmuf

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🎉 Thank you so much for the Superchats today! We debuted them today and I appreciate you so much for the support. (I tagged those of y'all who I could find. 💞) 💥 Today's stream was a lot of fun and I made a couple breakthroughs, found out Fraya's favorite band while she was in high school and got to hangout with my friends. 💜 Thanks again for being amazing people. If you missed the stream and would like to write and giggle, link to my channel is in the bio. . . . . . . . . #authortuber #youtubelive #writingcommunity #writinganovel #authorsofinstagram #amwritingmystery #cozymystery https://www.instagram.com/p/CALtkeegPHD/?igshid=1v9d9jh0lr6on

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#maythe4thbewithyou was a topic on the latest episode of AuthorTube News- the podcast where we find the news so you don't have to. We also talked about P. Diddy (?!), Zoombombing, and much more. And we give shoutouts to the authors launching books soon. If you'd like to listen to is episode or a shoutout for your book launch- link in my bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xl3JMg_m8/?igshid=1hf0o1aiues90

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Day 3: #indieauthorMAYketers Book Intro Midnight Murder is the #cozymystery that I'm currently editing. 📚 This is the story of three cousins: Fraya, Isa, and Neilina (NayNay). This is a pivotal time in their lives. They're tweens at this point and it gives an introduction to their lives. It's all fun and games until things go sideways on the last day of school. 📚 Their subsequent series features them as adults. NayNay's is slated for next year. Isa's Mystic Eye Book Files will relaunch later this year. 📚 Fraya's book one of Wiped Out of Beach Bound Cozy Mystery is available on Amazon. 📚 Midnight Murder is going to be my newsletter magnet. I'll share the blurb the next time around. What are you writing or reading right now? https://www.instagram.com/p/B_v3Z_8gdly/?igshid=9pv506dfko59

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#indieauthorMAYketers Well hello there! I saw @dana_gaulin_author post about this, I decided I was going to do this, and then promptly forgot. (You'll find this is very on-brand.) Hullo! My name is Tamara and I'm a #cozymystery author living in Hawaii and yearning for a beach day, which is fairly unusual for me. I'm more of a mountain girl. Must be my West Virginia roots. In my current projects, Fraya is also from WV and moved to Hawai'i. And she's living in my dream cottage...ya know...minus that pesky murder. I'll tell you more about her and her cousins tomorrow. A few of my favorite things are: Murder She Wrote, trolling my fiance, cats (even though we can't have one at our current place! 😭), ginger ale, wine, and laughing with my entire body. Oh and pretending to be a beauty guru and playing in eyeshadow, like in the pic I posted here. I'm wearing @colourpopcosmetics through my eyes palette. What are some of your favorite things? https://www.instagram.com/p/B_tRl6ogMks/?igshid=5x2sg15k6la

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I hit my goal! I'm so excited. #10kSunday was a success. This draft is that much closer to being complete. And this #campnanowrimo is that much closer to being won. Thanks to everyone who was with me today. And who laughed with me for no real reason other than sleepiness, too much wording, and general silliness. And remember- you didn't "only" write X words. You wrote them and that's incredible. Progress is awesome. I'm so happy. My story is shaping up so well. I can't wait for y'all to read it. Until next time... https://www.instagram.com/p/B_eX4lEgcQN/?igshid=1mkws2gmtemav

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How are doing with your #campnanowrimo? I'm behind but I'm getting words in, so I'm fine with it. I've been using 4theWords to keep me on track. I have a hard time concentrating right now with everything going on, but gamefying the writing by "defeating monsters" has been a game changer. Do you use 4theWords? If so- add me! My name is wrd_dstryr over there. If you'd like to try a 30 day trial, you can use my code: AQWJF52513 (I'm not an affiliate, I just like the site.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-_DAxlgphF/?igshid=1bib5ah19w3ss

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I did a reading on Books and Quills Magazine FB page (The replay is there if you wasn't too check it out.) I was so nervous! Little did I know, my friends were supporting me and giving me love during their stream. It was Streamception! How lucky am I? (Answer- Very. 💜) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-yYpxVAFLA/?igshid=9oy92irzde6v

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My Favorite Drafting Apps & Work from Home Tips

Today on the blog I'm sharing my favorite writing apps, some work from home tips, and more!

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I hope that all of you are doing well and keeping safe during this crazy time, practicing social distancing and washing your hands as much as possible. Those two things are so basic, but they’re our best bet to flatten the curve.

(Two months ago, I would’ve thought “flattening a curve” had something to do with weight loss. Strange times.)

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I did a video about my worst editing experience and now I'd like to do one about my best. Balance. Do you have any questions about editors that this like me to cover? Let me know in the comments! https://www.instagram.com/p/B9GRQWagxr4/?igshid=odtmxx6awb5n