How I Met My BFF is such an inspiring podcast. It is wonderful to celebrate the people in our lives that make things soooo much better. I love the honor of being one of the guests and sharing my journey with my BFF. https://lnkd.in/eSyYJvsm
Read MoreIn the writing world, there is this belief that you need to sit down every day at the same time and write a certain number of words per day. This works really well for many writers, but not everyone. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫—A writer who puts down a certain number of words daily. No excuses. No exceptions.…
Read MoreMany authors embark on a quest to leave a mark on the world. But what sets apart the memorable from the forgotten? It’s not just talent, skill, or life-changing information—it’s the courage to infuse every page with one’s “unmistakable strength.” From my experience working with hundreds of authors, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of…
Read MoreCheck out my book trailer for my upcoming book club fiction novel! Dive into the enthralling journey of Zoey, a resilient divorcée, as she navigates love, life, and self-discovery in Anastasia Alexander’s latest novel, Chasing Mr. Wrong. Jobless, loveless Zoey, fresh off a divorce, embarks on a quest to find her elusive Mr. Perfect. An…
Read MoreI have worked with hundreds of writers. One of the biggest things that I see writers struggle with when they first start to write is not embracing their uniqueness as authors. When we know what makes us unique and bring that to the page, it is a lot of fun for our readers. Why is…
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I grew up with the Norman Rockwell vision of the holidays. It didn’t help that my mom was one of those people that went full tilt into creating that reality. She would put up at least five full Christmas trees. It wasn’t the kind of tree that had a few decorations and that was good…
Read MoreWe all long for something we don’t have. Currently, I am longing for a normal life. One where all the drama unfolds in my fiction and doesn’t spill forth into my real life. I was once at a national SCBWI conference in LA (society of children’s writing and illustration) with over two hundred people attending.…
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One of the favorite things my children liked to do when they were young was play the game, “Would you rather?” They loved to fill up the dinner or travel time in the car with “Would you rather A or B?” For example, “Would you rather eat a live bug or swallow a raw egg?”…
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Tangles of the Heart is released today. #NewRelease #KU → Tangles of the Heart by Anastasia Alexander is LIVE! Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Ch7ICO Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3deB01A Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fwSeZv Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/2Bh9HXj Can love survive the quarter-mile at 200 miles per hour? Darlene Britain lives a quiet life in Island Park, Idaho, with her mom and stepfather until she takes…
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Inspiration can arrive from the most unusual places. For example, the inspiration for my novel, Tangles of the Heart, started early evening on the Fourth of July. Buzzing with excitement, my two pre-teen girls piled into the car, and my husband and I followed them. Soon my husband was driving to scope out a good place…
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