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“We should read to give our souls a chance to luxuriate.” ― Henry Miller

Lazy Monday

“Life’s truest happiness is made in the friendships we make along the way.” So true! Which author makes me grateful and grounded and sent me fun #bookmail #bookmailisthebestmail ?? @saraellawrites sent the beautiful #coralbook items (scroll for closeup) and I’m so tempted to hop on a plane ✈️ to #Beaulitfulcon to see her - and that’s where I received this lovely saying I keep close by “You are exactly who the world needs.” It echoes the heart of Sara’s book for #yalit too. And what a special person she is. ❤️💕 I love hers too with the darling #mermaids “You are not nothing, you are not alone.” . Who inspires your #authorslife right now? . I’ve been assembling my #writerslife calendar on a ☔️ rainy day here, caring for my sick boy too. Loving the quiet moments and how sweet he is even when he feels crummy. #oneblessedmomma #coralmermaidbook #coralmermaid https://www.instagram.com/p/B7HGInDAZVh/?igshid=1qnh2j3d5klg6

I took @saraellawrites to my favorite ☕️ tea place #thetuckbox in wonderful #carmelbythesea So excited for this important message to older teen hearts 💕 The Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️ plus mental health. And my @bookbeau I got at #Beaulitfulcon and it was a cozy moment. . I’m emerging from my son’s recovering and diving into #amwriting and something really good in the works. And gems 💎too! Very fun. . Do you have a favorite #teashop what’s it like? And #coralbook debuts in November so preorder now for your thoughtful older teen! Plus, you’ll find #bayarea highlights throughout ❤️ ——- In a world where humanity often seems lost, what does it mean to be human? A new twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved—yet tragic—fairy tale “The Little Mermaid.” There’s more than one way to drown. Coral has always been different, standing out from her mermaid sisters in a society where blending in is key. Worse yet, she fears she has been afflicted with the dreaded Disease, said to be carried by humans—emotions. Can she face the darkness long enough to surface in the light? Above the sea, Brooke has nothing left to give. Depression and anxiety have left her feeling isolated. Forgotten. The only thing she can rely on is the numbness she finds within the cool and comforting ocean waves. If only she weren’t stuck at Fathoms—a new group therapy home that promises a second chance at life. But what’s the point of living if her soul is destined to bleed? Merrick may be San Francisco’s golden boy, but he wants nothing more than to escape his controlling father. When his younger sister’s suicide attempt sends Merrick to his breaking point, escape becomes the only option. If he can find their mom, everything will be made right again—right? When their worlds collide, all three will do whatever it takes to survive, and Coral might even catch a prince in the process. But what—and who—must they leave behind for life to finally begin? (at Carmel-by-the-Sea, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rqO5OgolH/?igshid=c5y7yohfqw0h

Such an amazing day seeing fish 🐠 and turtles 🐢 at #tunnelsbeach and I brought the BAE- Books are Everything 📚 bag I got at @beaulitfulcon from @booksparks . Great for snorkeling gear too! . This place feels like the end of the world, #moana mountains 🏔 with waters so clear and ocean 🌊 breezes. . It’s wonderful to see #kauai rebuilding after the devastating floods, we were there the first week that they opened the shuttle service so we could put our toes in the sand and touch our favorite beach 🏖 anywhere. ❤️🐟🏝🏄🏻‍♂️🐚 . We are home now but the memories will last a lifetime.❤️ where is your favorite beach? I also brought an old favorite 📖, The Shell 🐚 Seekers have you read it? By #rosamundepilcher such great descriptions of artist life too. What are you enjoying today? #beaulitfulcon #booksparks (at Tunnels Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/BztCsokApft/?igshid=1ntxisef796lz

Have you meet #maxtilt yet by wonderful author @peterlerangis ? These great adventures begin with a retelling of #20000leaguesunderthesea from the perspective of Max, a distant relative of the original adventurer who finds a magical box in his attic. These are clean reads, very humorous, and great for middle grade readers, especially if they like adventure and unexpected twists. . I love this saying from #beaulitfulcon and author @ashleybeaudin “You are exactly who the world needs.” @bookbeau has the most wonderful book caddies and @owlcrate monthly reading planner is keeping me on track. The candle samples are yummy and are from @sayanythingstudio . The cool paperweight is from my hubby’s family and reminded me of the ocean waves in the most recent release, #enterthecore 📚📚📚 . Do you like classic adventure retellings? Which ones are your favorites?✨✨ #MGlit audiences #middle grade #goodreads #peterlerangis https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv6vXQugk-i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l0nb4bbx5ct0

Continuing posts in gratitude this month! One of my early mentors, accomplished author @sandrabyrdbooks is so skilled at placing you right in a magical place -whether it’s a young girl picking strawberries 🍓🍓🍓for summer work, where I can almost smell and taste it in the moment with jam dribbling down my fingers, or a beautiful tale about an evaluator of antiquities and tangled in love with the man who broke her heart 💔. I can definitely relate to the antiques as a gemologist and can’t wait to read her latest book! 📚📚 . I’m loving this #bookcandle 🕯 I bought at #Beaulitfulcon called Book Club by @novellyyours which smells like strawberry jam, too! . What’s something you received as a child that you love? Since the book is about treasures, I included one that was given to me by my great Aunt Sally for my 16th birthday 🎂- a miniature hand-painted tea set. ☕️ . Sandra really taught me a lot about voice and how to think like my #mglit #middlegrade readers and create a great adventure of my own. Scroll the photos to see her book more close up and the tea set too! ♥️♥️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BthCyL5Alr9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lanb2q5sa94b

I am so excited to share that I have just signed with literary agent Wes Yoder with Ambassador Agency for my middle grade fantasy! This is a huge gift and I'm filled with gratitude as Wes works with a lot of prominent authors, actors, musicians, and media. Thank you to so many of you who've encouraged and mentored me in following my dreams. Come read about my journey, and the novel that combines a real-life jewel mystery with a great adventure and some nuggets of meaning from our wildfire experiences. ✨✨ Link in bio✨✨📚📚📚 . #writerslife #writingcommunity #bookstagram #beaulitfulcon #mglit https://www.instagram.com/p/BtTk_UygG7h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x199zzvh38e4