Good morning, #5amWritersClub.

Good morning, #5amWritersClub.

After years of dreaming, writing, and believing — it's real. The paperback of my children's picture book, Vernon's Moss, is finally live on Amazon! amazon.com/dp/B0HMHXDJNT/ #ad More to come, but today I'm just letting myself celebrate.

Good morning, #5amWritersClub. Here's a spot of orange to brighten your morning. And the guys brought home cupcakes, if you fancy something sweet. 🧁

Looking for a great read? I have one for you:

Good morning, #5amwritersclub. What can I say to brighten your day?

Good morning, #5amwritersclub. Later this morning I'll be deep in the word mines, editing a children's book. But now, tea and a breakfast cookie. Be well, my friends.

Good morning, #5amwritersclub

So . . . what is this work-life balance thing I keep hearing about? Is there, like, a secret handshake or perhaps a multiple choice exam? Should I bring cake?

Happy Monday, #5amWritersClub. Here's wishing you a fountain of inspiration and a warm breeze of community.

Good morning, #5amWritersClub,

The Thicket (netflix.com/title/82138159) How violent is it and is it just violence, or is there gore?

Author Friends: If you used Microsoft Whiteboard for storyboarding, brainstorming, etc., remember that tomorrow is your last day before they lock it down. Deletion date is October 16th.

Wow, it's actually chilly in my house this morning, #5amwritersclub. Sunday was 100 degrees; today's forecast high is 82. 🍂

Here's some advice no one asked for: If you have fire ants on your property don't mess around with things like vinegar, orange peels, essential oils, cornmeal or boiling water drenches. Talk to an expert in your area and take their advice seriously.

Good morning, #5amWritersClub. Who has the coffee ready?

What is it about buying a book's ISBN that makes it finally feel real to me? You'd think that finishing the first draft or finishing revisions or submitting it for the first time would do that, but nope. For me, it's buying or assigning the ISBN. Is that weird?

Happy Thursday, #5amWritersClub. It'll be another triple-digit heat day here. Stay safe; be well. Remember, summer can't last forever. 😉

Agatha Christie fans, did you watch any Tommy & Tuppence? What did you think? Will you stay with the series?

Good morning, #5amWritersClub.