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You Never Need to Come Out to Me.
Today is National Coming Out Day. It’s a day to celebrate our fellow humans who have been courageous and who have come out as LGBTQ.
I’m here to say this…
You never need to come out to me.
My love and acceptance for you, as my friend, my family member, a member of my circle, the person offering me a pamphlet, or just another fellow human, is not defined by your sexual identity and/or orientation.
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🍂It’s October first! 🍂 That means #preptober is upon us! I love fall, so very much and this morning it finally felt like fall! Albeit it’s now almost 80 degrees - but I’ll take it! Happy Monday lovelies! . How are YOU prepping for #nanowrimo this year?! . #writer #writerlife #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writergram #writinggoals #writingabook #writingtips #amwriting #keepwriting #authorgram #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #keepwriting #writeeveryday #authorashleyprice #thewittybean #boymom #boymomlife #boymomproblems #momlife #parenting #momwriter https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZbvXNFoNK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dx2cdabi156m
Y’all...it’s the FINAL DAY of the #BAWritingLife challenge. It’s definitely bittersweet, but all of these posts and comments have given my soul so much inspiration! . How do I even begin to PICK!? 🤷🏻♀️ . Here are just a fraction of the #bookstagrammers I draw inspiration from—whether it’s for inspiration on what books to read, or to just sit down and write so that maybe one day my book will be one they talk about! . ☕️ grab a cuppa and check them out ☕️ . @booksfemme @lumierewhispers @artsybibliophilegirl @abookishloveaffair @oliviareadsalatte @foldedpagesdistillery @authorjensenreed . Leave your recommendations down below - I will check them out and follow! 📖🙌🏼 ____________________________________ #bookstagrammers #bookstagrammer #keepwriting #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram #author #authorlife #amreading #amwriting #writer #writerlife #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writergram #writinggoals #writingabook #writingtips #whyiwrite #writeeveryday #authorashleyprice #thewittybeanblog #thewittybean #fiction #nonfiction https://www.instagram.com/p/BnghWptFCDQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f4ie6somhupu
Today is DAY SIX: Book Recommendations for the #BAWritingLife challenge! . Disclosure: The last two books I read are dark non-fiction but incredibly moving if you can get through them... . # 1. I’ll Be Gone In the Dark by Michelle McNamara 📖 . Michelle’s voice is one that captivates you, even when she’s describing heinous crime scenes crafted by the depravity of one man. It follows the footsteps of the Golden State Killer who poured terror into the hearts of thousands in California in the 70s. I admittedly read this book *after* the announcement that the Golden State Killer has been captured, so there was a sense of closure that, unfortunately, Michelle did not get the opportunity to experience. . # 2. A Mother’s Reckoning by Sue Klebold 📖 . This book is gut wrenching. As a parent it is eye opening and raw. This is a book that I truly believe everyone should read, regardless of whether they have children. It recounts Sue’s personal journey starting with the years leading up to Columbine, the heart stopping minutes when all hell was breaking loose and the unfathomable moments afterwards. It shows the humanity that Dylan had and gives insight to how invisible mental illness can truly be to those around them. . Don’t worry! I do have happier books on my TBR list: 📖 Twisted Fate by @authorjessielliott 📖 The Alpha Drive by @authorkristenmartin 📖 Raising the Perfect Child Through Guilt and Manipulation by #ElizabethBeckwith and of course 📖 Pearl’s Number by @authorbethanyatazadeh . See?! I don’t ONLY read morbid things 🤷🏻♀️ _____________________________________ #writer #writerlife #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writergram #writinggoals #writingabook #writingtips #whyiwrite #amwriting #keepwriting #fiction #writingfiction #fictionbooks #authorgram #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #keepwriting #amreading #amothersreckoning #twistedfate #thealphadrive #pearlsnumber #bookstagram #tbr #bookworm https://www.instagram.com/p/Bne4AT4F5I7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qb497iv479is
DAY FIVE of the #BAWritingLife challenge is my WIP playlist 🎵🎶 . Music is such a special thing for me. It can evoke strong emotions and even inspire scenes and character history. I love giving my characters playlists for their lives. I often think about my own life and what the soundtrack would be...lots of musicals, obvi. 💃🏻 . So this challenge is fun for me! I have a playlist for all of my writing projects that I use to get inspired or to use for specific characters or scenes.🖋💻 . Since I mentioned #TheTraveler I decided to share a portion of its playlist. It’s a very mellow, singer-songwriter vibe and I love every minute of it. 🎶💚 . I cannot wait to see what everyone else listens to! 😍 ________________________________ #writer #writerlife #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writergram #writinggoals #writingabook #writingtips #whyiwrite #amwriting #keepwriting #fiction #writingfiction #fictionbooks #authorgram #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #keepwriting #writeeveryday #authorashleyprice #thewittybean #boymom #momlife #parenting https://www.instagram.com/p/BncPxO2l-XW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fq352d7ii7vt
Okay - I’m a bit behind on my #BAWritingLife posts...but if you’ve been following, I wasn’t lying about the hot mess express 🚂 #TrueStory . So I Present to you in ONE post Days THREE and FOUR! . The first two photos are where I write most often. A comfy bed. I love being able to spread all of my things out, slouch into some cozy pillows and just get in the zone. 🙌🏼🛏 . Realistically, I write wherever and whenever I can: in the bathtub, in the car rider line at school, hiding in my closet when I’m supposed to be “cleaning”...it’s the reality of this gig. 😂🤷🏻♀️ . If you keep swiping 👉🏼 you’ll see my day four post of what rituals and routines get me in the zone. . I LOVE a good bubble bath. It’s not only my preferred method of self care but also where I get most relaxed and inspired 🛁 💡 . The ocean is also another place where I go to draw inspiration. 🌊When I can’t physically get there I love to play beach sounds, light a coconut scented candle and type out some scenes. . Coffee. Need I say more?☕️ . And lastly the creme de la creme....aka...Barbara. Yes, Barbara is my alter ego. She’s a diva and she wraps in a blanket scarf, throws on sunglasses and is a fierce b**ch who gets stuff done! We all do what we must. 🕶 . And there you have it Lovelies! ______________________________ #writer #writerlife #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writergram #writinggoals #writingabook #writingtips #whyiwrite #amwriting #keepwriting #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #authorashleyprice #ameritingfiction #fiction #fictionnovel #momblog #boymom #parenting #momblogger #thewittybean https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZrdk9h4aY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=aao9ahvh2n0v
DAY TWO of the #bawritinglife challenge is my WIP. . Yes, yes. I could talk about Don’t Screw Them Up because it is still very much a work in progress. But I want to talk about my fiction novel...#TheTraveler . I haven’t talked about it much on here, but it’s time I start. This is a story that has been buried deep within my soul for YEARS. I woke up one morning with this idea and had to write it. The challenge I face is that I write on it. I leave it alone longer, yet I always come back to it. 🤷🏻♀️ . It’s a story about going home. About Jon’s journey back to a life he willingly walked away from and how one promise he made will change everything once he gets there. . This is one of my passion pieces. I’m over 30k words into it and feeling a breath of fresh air with it again. 🌬📖 . So cheers to the story you *have* to tell, and putting pen to paper to do it! 🍻 __________________________________ #writer #writerlife #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writergram #writinggoals #writingabook #writingtips #whyiwrite #amwriting #keepwriting #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #authorashleyprice #ameritingfiction #fiction #fictionnovel #thewittybean https://www.instagram.com/p/BnTyalblqRi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lsoli0sg3ag
DAY ONE of the #BAWritingLife challenge, by the lovely @authorbethanyatazadeh is to introduce myself and why I write. . For those who don’t already know me, I’m the hot-mess express mom. You know the one who always has coffee in hand and leftover mascara flecks SOMEWHERE on her face…even if she had the luxury of showering that day? 🙋🏻♀️ Thats me. In a nutshell…and part of why I write today. . Ever since I was little I’ve always loved to make people laugh and tell stories. It just so happens that when you have children of your own you get *tons* of material to share with the world! 🙌🏼 . My kids and my husband (and life in general) keep me laughing. Our house is loud and full of love, so I always knew that I wanted to write a book about our unique journey to where we are today. Enter my current project aka my debut novel #DontScrewThemUp Eep! 📖💚 . When I’m not writing I love all things crafting, coffee, Harry Potter, reading and musicals. And dance parties. 💃🏻🕺🏻Can’t forget those! . A fun fact about me is that it has always been a dream of mine to do stand up comedy...one day y’all! One day! 🎤 . I’m looking forward to the next six days of this challenge and getting to know everyone better! Stick around kids, it’s a fun ride! . ________________________________ #writer #writerlife #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writergram #writinggoals #writingabook #writingtips #whyiwrite #amwriting #keepwriting #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #authorashleyprice #thewittybean #boymom #boymomlife #boymomproblems #momlife #parenting #momblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/BnSE0C5l-pl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1drb7i40m3y52
#TBT to our DC spring break trip, when I realized three critical things: 1️⃣ The oldest human is taller than me now, and yes, I’m bitter about it. 😒 2️⃣ The littlest human will get in *any* photo he wants with zero shame about it...like a true #theatrekid 🎭 3️⃣ Fisher cannot be assed to be in a photo - sorry to his future life partner, I’m trying to get pictures but he may as well be Bigfoot 🤷🏻♀️ . . . #boymom #vacationmemories #canwegobacknow #boys #momlife #dc #springbreak2018
Day 4: MY FAVORITE WRITING QUOTE #bawritinglife ✨ I’ve always found this quote to be incredibly thought provoking for me. Writing truly has to be a ritual - something done repeatedly to hone in on the craft and achieve the end result. But sometimes you have to let what wants to come onto the page, come. ✨ This constantly reminds me to be patient with myself as a writer. To allow myself the opportunity to open my heart and mind to what my hands feel like writing versus what I -should- be writing. ✨ Leave your fave quote down below!
Day 3: MY WIP #bawritinglife 🤦🏻♀️ Y’all! I have been traveling for work and I am TWO days behind on posting for this challenge! 🤷🏻♀️ But I mean...If ever there were a more appropriate work in progress... #DontScrewThemUpBook is my brain and heart child that I’ve recently announced. It talks about my journey as a teen mom, my feral children and the skillful art of balancing it ALL! ⚖️ Okay...Clearly I’m still working on that last one though - but you get the idea! 😂 I want to hear about your work in progress! What challenges are you facing?!? How’s it going?!
Day 2: WRITING SPACE #bawritinglife 💻 This is definitely not my usual writing space...I’m traveling for work this week! ✈️ So this week I am working from the comforts of my cozy bed in the guest bedroom of my older brothers house, because I don’t like staying alone in a hotel room...plus he feeds me yummy food and is pretty cool to hang out with 😂 #Siblings My ideal writing space is anywhere cozy and quiet! I enjoy really being able to immerse myself into whatever it is I’m writing! I also always have coffee at hand when I write! ☕️😍 Tell me about YOUR space! I’m dying to know!
Day 1: INTRODUCTION #BAWritingLife // Hello, Lovelies! 👋🏼 I am Ashley, a mother to three, fun-loving and feral boys, a wife and a multitude of other titles I like to give myself, ahem: “Queen Ashley of the Planner Addicts and Coffee Drinkers.” I am also obsessed with office supplies and red lipstick and have more than enough of both...💁🏻♀️ 👑💄 I am from North Carolina where we get a good mix of mountains and ocean! The beach is my favorite place to find inspiration - if I could get there more often I’d probably have an entire volume of books written! 🧜🏼♀️🏝 I am publishing my DEBUT novel, #DontAcrewThemUp this fall! It’s a fun take on a non-traditional parenting book about my mom life and all the funny things I’ve experienced along the way! Eek! 📚 Currently I am compiling all of my stories and lessons learned and writing every chance I get on this...and another secret project that’s been happening for a couple of years now! ❗️Spoiler alert ❗️ it’s a fiction book 🙀 I cannot wait to keep sharing this journey with all of you and I want to hear what you’re working on, reading, loving and all the things in between! Leave a line down below...go on...you know you wanna! 👇🏼
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What does that even mean?! Well…it’s a title, duh…not only to this week’s blog post, but also to MY DEBUT NOVEL! Yep! You heard it! I have a book – well…I will have a book, once it is completely finished, printed and launched THIS FALL! Whaaaaaaaaaat?! SO exciting. I’ve been a storyteller my whole life. So when I started having kids I made a point to document and keep track of all of the funny…
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I present to you...the cover art FOR MY BOOK! 😍 I kind of feel like I might throw up...Nope, that’s just excitement because did I mention that THIS IS MY BOOK?! 📚📖 You heard me! Launching this fall is my debut novel, #DontScrewThemUpBook and I cannot wait for everyone to read it! . Parenting is really freaking hard. You’re not alone. You’re also probably doing an okay job at it. Just look at all the things I’ve tried. . There will be so many more details coming soon - and if you check out todays blog post on The Witty Bean you can get some more info on why I wanted to write this particular anthology of my journey! . . . #myfirstbook #debutnovel #debutnovelist #writersofinstagram #writer #writing #writinglife #writerlife #authorsofinstagram #author #parenting #parentingbook #momlife #boymom #iwroteabook
Y’all. It’s gonna be AWESOME. 🙌🏼 Make sure you’re following to see what it is!
#quoteoftheday And boy did I need this one, T.S. Eliot! I am 100% ready to start taking bigger risks when it comes to my writing and author journey! Let’s see how far I can go! 🙌🏼🖤 . . . #writersofinstagram #author #authorsofinstagram