April Showers Are a Downpour
Okay, March went by in a flash, and April is SO BUSY—and it’s only the second day of the month! Personally, I signed up for another...
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naomishibles
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
Indomitable Spirit
I received my first agent rejection for Birthday Ranch today. Maybe it will be the last. Maybe not. Regardless, I’m grateful for the...
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naomishibles
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
Puzzled Procrastinator
After we finished school for the day, I planned to work on my first draft of Birthday Ranch 2. But my son wanted me to work on his Harry...
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naomishibles
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Off You Go
Today, I submitted Birthday Ranch for an agent's consideration for the first time! I think I cried a little. Just in time, too, because...
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naomishibles
- Jul 30, 2020
- 1 min
Spectacular Summer
Yes, I know, I’m still revising Birthday Ranch. I swear I’ll stop tinkering soon. In the meantime, I am ecstatic to attend the (virtual)...
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naomishibles
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Hello Beautiful!
Hi there! I haven't posted in a very long time because, frankly, I've been enjoying SUMMER VACATION!!! Who doesn't love summer? The...
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naomishibles
- May 29, 2020
- 1 min
Fleeting Creativity
I’ve hit a wall. After a few weeks of powering through revisions, I can’t seem to get myself to sit down and write. I have ideas, but am...
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naomishibles
- May 9, 2020
- 2 min
You Do You
Yesterday I finally received the critique of Birthday Ranch. Every moment of yesterday afternoon was dedicated to waiting, checking,...
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naomishibles
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
Stir Crazy Book Enthusiast Seeking Distraction
Twenty-four days, two hours and three minutes of homeschooling left in the school year. I’m just going to leave this here. I am on pins...
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naomishibles
- May 1, 2020
- 2 min
How Can I Help?
I wanted to start a writing group for many years, had some fits and starts, but essentially never got around to it (#procrastination)....
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naomishibles
- Apr 29, 2020
- 1 min
Heebie-Jeebies
One of the ways that I procrastinate in the age of COVID-19 is to order groceries and Amazon packages to be delivered and then...
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naomishibles
- Apr 17, 2020
- 2 min
Bringing It Home
I did it! This morning, I finished writing Birthday Ranch! Of course, I still need to do endless revisions, make sure the plot points are...
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naomishibles
- Apr 13, 2020
- 1 min
Did You Know I’m a Genius?
Bad news: I have less than 5 days to write about 7,000 words. Good news: According to a Buzzfeed quiz, I am a genius!
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naomishibles
- Mar 30, 2020
- 1 min
What’s My Name Again?
The view from Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria of The Fairytale King’s father’s castle, Hohenschwangau Castle.
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naomishibles
- Mar 22, 2020
- 2 min
(Not) Writing While Homeschooling
We made it through week one of homeschool while we do this thing called “social distancing” to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Schools...
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naomishibles
- Mar 22, 2020
- 1 min
Next Stop: Procrastination Station
Writers are especially good at procrastinating while we wait for inspiration to strike. I have spent entire mornings making appointments,...
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