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An-Mari do Carmo

Skrywer, redakteur en boekwurm

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An-Mari do Carmo

Skrywer, redakteur en boekwurm

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Glimpses of Autumn from afternoon walks 🍂

When I got back from my Clarens Writers Retreat, I was really blue about leaving all that beauty behind and being back in my boring old town. But God has been showing me these beautiful glimpses of autumn in my own neighborhood the past week as a reminder that I just need to open my eyes to His beauty around me 🍁

#authorgram #christianauthor #autumnwalks

Glimpses of Autumn from afternoon walks 🍂

When I got back from my Clarens Writers Retreat, I was really blue about leaving all that beauty behind and being back in my boring old town. But God has been showing me these beautiful glimpses of autumn in my own neighborhood the past week as a reminder that I just need to open my eyes to His beauty around me 🍁

#authorgram #christianauthor #autumnwalks

Writing essentials 🕯️

I’ve always been someone who loves routines and sameness (hello autism 😂) and my writing space is the same. Some things make it easier, like my second screen and keyboard and candles / mood lighting, but I can write without them. But I also have certain things I cannot write without:
• a warm drink (coffee in the morning, tea at night)
• water
• noise-cancelling headphones (and my writing playlists)
• hand lotion and lip balm
• a fidget for when I need to think

And most importantly … SCRIVENER. I feel like I haven’t sung it’s praises in a hot minute, but seriously - I started using the writing software a few years ago and now I can’t exist without it. I’ve usually got all my notes and word count tracker open on one screen, and my draft in the other. Also, I love the different themes and colours available because as we all know by now - I’m obsessed with colour coding my books.

What are the things you can’t do without in your writing or work space?

Ps if you want to try Scrivener, I’ve got an affiliate link in my bio. You can get a month long free trial, and I get a small commission if you do buy it 🥰

#scrivener #authorgram #writinggram #writingspace #writingtip

Writing essentials 🕯️

I’ve always been someone who loves routines and sameness (hello autism 😂) and my writing space is the same. Some things make it easier, like my second screen and keyboard and candles / mood lighting, but I can write without them. But I also have certain things I cannot write without:
• a warm drink (coffee in the morning, tea at night)
• water
• noise-cancelling headphones (and my writing playlists)
• hand lotion and lip balm
• a fidget for when I need to think

And most importantly … SCRIVENER. I feel like I haven’t sung it’s praises in a hot minute, but seriously - I started using the writing software a few years ago and now I can’t exist without it. I’ve usually got all my notes and word count tracker open on one screen, and my draft in the other. Also, I love the different themes and colours available because as we all know by now - I’m obsessed with colour coding my books.

What are the things you can’t do without in your writing or work space?

Ps if you want to try Scrivener, I’ve got an affiliate link in my bio. You can get a month long free trial, and I get a small commission if you do buy it 🥰

#scrivener #authorgram #writinggram #writingspace #writingtip

SKRYWERSWEGBREEK CLARENS 2026

Net minder as ’n jaar gelede stuur ek vir Martelize Faber, een van my Inklings (my groepie skryfvriendinne), ’n boodskap: “Ons moet weer op ’n skrywerswegbreek gaan. Net ‘n klein groepie. Iewers met ’n mooi uitsig. En ek wil tyd hê om actually te skryf.”

En toe op Vrydag 24 April, na amper ’n jaar se beplanning en breinstorm en reël, arriveer ons klein groepie skrywersvriendinne in Clarens vir een van die wonderlikste weke ooit.

Ons begin elke oggend met ’n oordenking en saambid tydens brunch, skryf die meeste van die dag, en eindig elke aand met ’n heerlike aandete en refleksie oor ons skryfvordering – wat in diep hartsgeselse verander. Tussendeur die skryf, kuier ons om die kaggel of terwyl ons die pragtige natuurreservaat se staproetes aandurf. Twee van die skrywers vier verjaarsdae. Ons woon die Clarens Kunstefees by waar ons boekpraatjies bywoon, draf die dorpie se winkeltjies deur, eet roomys en drink koffie, en sluit die laaste aand af by Mosaics Pizzeria.

’n Week was amper te kort, behalwe die feit dat ons almal ons geliefdes gemis het, maar ons het die mooiste herinneringe aan ’n salige en geseënde week waar ons nie net vordering gemaak het met ons skryfdoelwitte nie, maar ook met hartsvriendinne kon deel wat in ons lewens aangaan en werklik die Here se teenwoordigheid voel.

#clarens #skrywers #authorgram #leesafrikaans #skryfafrikaans

SKRYWERSWEGBREEK CLARENS 2026

Net minder as ’n jaar gelede stuur ek vir Martelize Faber, een van my Inklings (my groepie skryfvriendinne), ’n boodskap: “Ons moet weer op ’n skrywerswegbreek gaan. Net ‘n klein groepie. Iewers met ’n mooi uitsig. En ek wil tyd hê om actually te skryf.”

En toe op Vrydag 24 April, na amper ’n jaar se beplanning en breinstorm en reël, arriveer ons klein groepie skrywersvriendinne in Clarens vir een van die wonderlikste weke ooit.

Ons begin elke oggend met ’n oordenking en saambid tydens brunch, skryf die meeste van die dag, en eindig elke aand met ’n heerlike aandete en refleksie oor ons skryfvordering – wat in diep hartsgeselse verander. Tussendeur die skryf, kuier ons om die kaggel of terwyl ons die pragtige natuurreservaat se staproetes aandurf. Twee van die skrywers vier verjaarsdae. Ons woon die Clarens Kunstefees by waar ons boekpraatjies bywoon, draf die dorpie se winkeltjies deur, eet roomys en drink koffie, en sluit die laaste aand af by Mosaics Pizzeria.

’n Week was amper te kort, behalwe die feit dat ons almal ons geliefdes gemis het, maar ons het die mooiste herinneringe aan ’n salige en geseënde week waar ons nie net vordering gemaak het met ons skryfdoelwitte nie, maar ook met hartsvriendinne kon deel wat in ons lewens aangaan en werklik die Here se teenwoordigheid voel.

#clarens #skrywers #authorgram #leesafrikaans #skryfafrikaans

Wêreldboekedag 2026

Eers was daar TOE ALS GROEN WAS. Toe volg FOTO’S & FAIRY LIGHTS. En nou, oor 100 dae, verskyn NET NA DIE STORM. Dankie dat jy al vir 4 jaar saamlees!

💚 Toe als groen was is as e-boek beskikbaar op Amazon of LAPA se webwerf.
💛 Foto’s & fairy lights is by enige goeie boekwinkel beskikbaar, sowel as aanlyn op Takealot, Loot en Amazon. (Psst, Graffiti Boeke het vandag ‘n 23% uitverkoping!)
💙 Net na die storm … binnekort beskikbaar!

#wêreldboekedag #worldbookday #leesafrikaans

Wêreldboekedag 2026

Eers was daar TOE ALS GROEN WAS. Toe volg FOTO’S & FAIRY LIGHTS. En nou, oor 100 dae, verskyn NET NA DIE STORM. Dankie dat jy al vir 4 jaar saamlees!

💚 Toe als groen was is as e-boek beskikbaar op Amazon of LAPA se webwerf.
💛 Foto’s & fairy lights is by enige goeie boekwinkel beskikbaar, sowel as aanlyn op Takealot, Loot en Amazon. (Psst, Graffiti Boeke het vandag ‘n 23% uitverkoping!)
💙 Net na die storm … binnekort beskikbaar!

#wêreldboekedag #worldbookday #leesafrikaans

COVER REVEAL: net na die storm ⛈️💙 Augustus 2026 by @lapa_uitgewers

’n Skooluitstappie was nog nooit so dodelik nie.

Chloe en haar klasmaats, Mbali en Dante, is saam met twee onderwysers op ’n skooltoer in KwaZulu-Natal toe swaar reën en dreigende vloede hulle dwing om te ontruim. Maar die oorhaastige vlugtog laat hulle net in nog groter gevaar beland.

Nou, gestrand in ’n bebosde vallei met net ’n paar blikkies kos, ernstige beserings en geen werkende selfone nie, moet die groep teen die natuur en hul eie emosies baklei om te oorleef tot hulp kom … ás dit kom.

#netnadiestorm #jeugverhaal #rampavontuur @lapa_kinder_en_jeugboeke

COVER REVEAL: net na die storm ⛈️💙 Augustus 2026 by @lapa_uitgewers

’n Skooluitstappie was nog nooit so dodelik nie.

Chloe en haar klasmaats, Mbali en Dante, is saam met twee onderwysers op ’n skooltoer in KwaZulu-Natal toe swaar reën en dreigende vloede hulle dwing om te ontruim. Maar die oorhaastige vlugtog laat hulle net in nog groter gevaar beland.

Nou, gestrand in ’n bebosde vallei met net ’n paar blikkies kos, ernstige beserings en geen werkende selfone nie, moet die groep teen die natuur en hul eie emosies baklei om te oorleef tot hulp kom … ás dit kom.

#netnadiestorm #jeugverhaal #rampavontuur @lapa_kinder_en_jeugboeke

'n Storm is op pad in Augustus ... Skakel VRYDAG in vir meer inligting. Maak seker jy is voorbereid vir swaar weer.

'n Storm is op pad in Augustus ... Skakel VRYDAG in vir meer inligting. Maak seker jy is voorbereid vir swaar weer.

Hello, April! This year hasn’t been the easiest, but this always-smiling face (and her sister’s cuddles) bring some joy to every day.

#helloapril #germanshepherd #dogsarethebest

Hello, April! This year hasn’t been the easiest, but this always-smiling face (and her sister’s cuddles) bring some joy to every day.

#helloapril #germanshepherd #dogsarethebest

I’ve always loved the Psalms, and when I read this one earlier this week I thought Psalm 31 was perfect for my 31st birthday 🌷

“Blessed be the Lord, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭31‬:‭21‬ ‭ESV‬‬

#birthday #bible #psalm #psalm31

I’ve always loved the Psalms, and when I read this one earlier this week I thought Psalm 31 was perfect for my 31st birthday 🌷

“Blessed be the Lord, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭31‬:‭21‬ ‭ESV‬‬

#birthday #bible #psalm #psalm31

Galentines cookie decorating with the girls 🍪🩷 Such a fun morning of chatting and snacking and getting icing everywhere 😂 This was only my second time decorating cookies but I don’t think they turned out too badly for an amateur.

W made me the sweetest breakfast, but we’re saving the big celebrations for our 5 year wedding anniversary on the 20th.

#valentines #galentines #cookiedecorating

Galentines cookie decorating with the girls 🍪🩷 Such a fun morning of chatting and snacking and getting icing everywhere 😂 This was only my second time decorating cookies but I don’t think they turned out too badly for an amateur.

W made me the sweetest breakfast, but we’re saving the big celebrations for our 5 year wedding anniversary on the 20th.

#valentines #galentines #cookiedecorating

From chronically online to not even having the apps on my phone - social media has been a tough one for me to navigate recently. And I’m finally ready to talk about why.

…

TW: talking about miscarriage and infertility

From chronically online to not even having the apps on my phone - social media has been a tough one for me to navigate recently. And I’m finally ready to talk about why.

…

TW: talking about miscarriage and infertility

Last year was hard. Challenging, turbulent… all the synonyms. Oftentimes I just hid away from the world and went into survival mode. Everything felt bleak.

But the last few weeks, Hope has been strongly on my mind. God has been reminding me about this: even during hard times, we can rejoice in hope because of Him. Because He saved us, because of all His promises. He will never leave me nor forsake me. When I am weak, he is strong. His grace is sufficient.

So for 2026, I’m going to try my best not to lose HOPE.

#rejoiceinhope #authorgram #christianauthor

Last year was hard. Challenging, turbulent… all the synonyms. Oftentimes I just hid away from the world and went into survival mode. Everything felt bleak.

But the last few weeks, Hope has been strongly on my mind. God has been reminding me about this: even during hard times, we can rejoice in hope because of Him. Because He saved us, because of all His promises. He will never leave me nor forsake me. When I am weak, he is strong. His grace is sufficient.

So for 2026, I’m going to try my best not to lose HOPE.

#rejoiceinhope #authorgram #christianauthor

Yes yes I know this is supposed to be an author and book account and all I’m posting are my dogs but COME ON, can you blame me? 🥺🐶🎄

#christmastree #dogsofchristmas

Yes yes I know this is supposed to be an author and book account and all I’m posting are my dogs but COME ON, can you blame me? 🥺🐶🎄

#christmastree #dogsofchristmas

My world pretty much revolves around these two lately 😂 They exhaust me and give me life, exasperate me and make me laugh. Often all of these within the span of 5 minutes. My house will never be clean again, but it will always be filled with love and fluff.

One of these days I will hopefully have a writing update for you guys again, but for now I’m just surviving until I go on leave - and these two are keeping me busy in between 😂

#dogmom #germanshepherd #cockerspaniel

My world pretty much revolves around these two lately 😂 They exhaust me and give me life, exasperate me and make me laugh. Often all of these within the span of 5 minutes. My house will never be clean again, but it will always be filled with love and fluff.

One of these days I will hopefully have a writing update for you guys again, but for now I’m just surviving until I go on leave - and these two are keeping me busy in between 😂

#dogmom #germanshepherd #cockerspaniel

Sometimes when life has been rough, it’s the little moments like going on a sunset drive and ice cream run with your best friend and the pups that remind you what it’s all about 🩷

#marriedlife #icecreamrun

Sometimes when life has been rough, it’s the little moments like going on a sunset drive and ice cream run with your best friend and the pups that remind you what it’s all about 🩷

#marriedlife #icecreamrun

2026 PLANNER FLIP THROUGH! 🤩

I ordered a customised planner from @andantecreative . It arrived this morning and I’m IN LOVE 😍 Not only is it absolutely gorgeous, but it feels so sturdy and the paper quality is great. Very excited to start planning out the new year (and get this one over with 😂)

#2026planner #plannerflipthrough #customisedplanner

2026 PLANNER FLIP THROUGH! 🤩

I ordered a customised planner from @andantecreative . It arrived this morning and I’m IN LOVE 😍 Not only is it absolutely gorgeous, but it feels so sturdy and the paper quality is great. Very excited to start planning out the new year (and get this one over with 😂)

#2026planner #plannerflipthrough #customisedplanner

This big girl just had her last shots and her first pup cup as a treat! So excited to start taking her out in public for walks and more training and socializing. With scary dog privileges comes scary dog responsibilities 😂

#germanshepherd #germanshepherdpuppies #authordogs

This big girl just had her last shots and her first pup cup as a treat! So excited to start taking her out in public for walks and more training and socializing. With scary dog privileges comes scary dog responsibilities 😂

#germanshepherd #germanshepherdpuppies #authordogs

I’ve really been wanting to start posting more often again, but the end of year burnout is hitting HARD.

My health hasn’t been great this year and I still don’t know exactly why. Mostly I’m just tired all. the. time. I’ve also been short of breath and having heart palpitations since this time last year. I saw a cardiologist in February, did a load of expensive tests that the medical aid did NOT pay for, only to basically get told that I’m just overweight and anxious. Next week, I’m seeing my gynaecologist (after waiting 4 months for an appointment) to discuss a host of other symptoms… such as infertility. A hard word to admit out loud.

I’m just so ready for this year to end 😅 I just want a lil break. Who’s with me?

I’ve really been wanting to start posting more often again, but the end of year burnout is hitting HARD.

My health hasn’t been great this year and I still don’t know exactly why. Mostly I’m just tired all. the. time. I’ve also been short of breath and having heart palpitations since this time last year. I saw a cardiologist in February, did a load of expensive tests that the medical aid did NOT pay for, only to basically get told that I’m just overweight and anxious. Next week, I’m seeing my gynaecologist (after waiting 4 months for an appointment) to discuss a host of other symptoms… such as infertility. A hard word to admit out loud.

I’m just so ready for this year to end 😅 I just want a lil break. Who’s with me?

Resting is not quitting.

I have a complicated relationship with consistency and being productive vs resting. I mean, who doesn't?

My goal at the beginning of the year was to be CONSISTENT with writing. "Write every day" - as inspired by Stephen King.

And everything was great for a while; but then things started getting rough at work and I became more and more drained. I would sit at my computer at night and stare at the screen and try to will my brain to work, but just get nothing done. I tried to force it, telling myself it was a matter of being disciplined and avoiding distractions. But the less I wrote, the more despondent and guilty I started feeling.

So I gave myself permission to rest, and I realised: resting is not the same as quitting.
Resting is a pause, not a stop.
A comma, not a period.

I still think writing every day is a really wonderful goal to have, but I also need to remind myself that writing is not the only thing I've got going on in my life. I work a full time job that gets really stressful at times. We have high energy dogs that require training and attention. I still have a social life and a husband and a house. I love writing SO MUCH and it's a high priority for me, but I don't write in a bubble. Everything else going on in my life affects my energy levels too.

So this is your reminder (and mine):
It’s okay to take a break.
It’s okay to rest.
It’s temporary — you’ll get back to what you love.

The second slide is a quote a friend sent me earlier this week and it just fit in so perfectly with what's been on my mind lately.

Resting is not quitting.

I have a complicated relationship with consistency and being productive vs resting. I mean, who doesn't?

My goal at the beginning of the year was to be CONSISTENT with writing. "Write every day" - as inspired by Stephen King.

And everything was great for a while; but then things started getting rough at work and I became more and more drained. I would sit at my computer at night and stare at the screen and try to will my brain to work, but just get nothing done. I tried to force it, telling myself it was a matter of being disciplined and avoiding distractions. But the less I wrote, the more despondent and guilty I started feeling.

So I gave myself permission to rest, and I realised: resting is not the same as quitting.
Resting is a pause, not a stop.
A comma, not a period.

I still think writing every day is a really wonderful goal to have, but I also need to remind myself that writing is not the only thing I've got going on in my life. I work a full time job that gets really stressful at times. We have high energy dogs that require training and attention. I still have a social life and a husband and a house. I love writing SO MUCH and it's a high priority for me, but I don't write in a bubble. Everything else going on in my life affects my energy levels too.

So this is your reminder (and mine):
It’s okay to take a break.
It’s okay to rest.
It’s temporary — you’ll get back to what you love.

The second slide is a quote a friend sent me earlier this week and it just fit in so perfectly with what's been on my mind lately.

SHE’S BACK! SHE’S ALIVE! She’s running on fumes, but she’s alive.

I accidentally-on-purpose took the whole October off from social media, writing and, well, everything except surviving. The last few months have been extremely busy and even turbulent, especially at work. On top of that, every weekend has been filled with plans and events and while it’s been great seeing friends and family, I’m running realllllly low on energy. The end of year burnout is taking its toll, but I thought it was about time to show my face again!

1) I got my ATKV Woordveertjie for Foto’s & fairy lights! I still can’t believe I’ve won one for each of my books. What makes this prize even more special, is that the winner is chosen by kids and teenagers - the very people I write for.
2) Baking, embroidery, walks - what I’m doing when I’m not working. Also, a loooot of binge rewatching my favourite shows: The Rookie, Stranger Things, GOT. Whenever I’m in a dip, I find a lot of comfort in the familiar. I haven’t been reading very much either.
3) The Life of a Showgirl release was a MOMENT! I had a very fun small release party with my bestie @sandsandstories , even though we didn’t take a single photo together … typical. I did take pics of our snacks though! And then Walt and I went to watch the movie later the weekend.
4) More pics from movie date night
5) Puppy chaos! Freya has been so much fun to have around and to watch her grow. She’s such a smart, independent girl - and so busy and energetic, haha. Nina has been … adjusting. They looove playing together, but Nina isn’t loving sharing the attention, haha.
6) Some adorable moments of peace in between the chaos.
7) Freya gave us a scare a few weeks ago when she got really sick with gastro. We thought it might be parvo at first because she hasn’t had all her shots yet, but luckily it was just a bug. One night at the vet on an IV and a bunch of emergency vet bills later, she’s back to her bouncy, happy self.
8) And just to balance out the new puppy, here’s my first child looking cute as fluff.

Your turn! Catch me up on what you’ve been up to in the comments.

SHE’S BACK! SHE’S ALIVE! She’s running on fumes, but she’s alive.

I accidentally-on-purpose took the whole October off from social media, writing and, well, everything except surviving. The last few months have been extremely busy and even turbulent, especially at work. On top of that, every weekend has been filled with plans and events and while it’s been great seeing friends and family, I’m running realllllly low on energy. The end of year burnout is taking its toll, but I thought it was about time to show my face again!

1) I got my ATKV Woordveertjie for Foto’s & fairy lights! I still can’t believe I’ve won one for each of my books. What makes this prize even more special, is that the winner is chosen by kids and teenagers - the very people I write for.
2) Baking, embroidery, walks - what I’m doing when I’m not working. Also, a loooot of binge rewatching my favourite shows: The Rookie, Stranger Things, GOT. Whenever I’m in a dip, I find a lot of comfort in the familiar. I haven’t been reading very much either.
3) The Life of a Showgirl release was a MOMENT! I had a very fun small release party with my bestie @sandsandstories , even though we didn’t take a single photo together … typical. I did take pics of our snacks though! And then Walt and I went to watch the movie later the weekend.
4) More pics from movie date night
5) Puppy chaos! Freya has been so much fun to have around and to watch her grow. She’s such a smart, independent girl - and so busy and energetic, haha. Nina has been … adjusting. They looove playing together, but Nina isn’t loving sharing the attention, haha.
6) Some adorable moments of peace in between the chaos.
7) Freya gave us a scare a few weeks ago when she got really sick with gastro. We thought it might be parvo at first because she hasn’t had all her shots yet, but luckily it was just a bug. One night at the vet on an IV and a bunch of emergency vet bills later, she’s back to her bouncy, happy self.
8) And just to balance out the new puppy, here’s my first child looking cute as fluff.

Your turn! Catch me up on what you’ve been up to in the comments.

Op pad in 2026: boek nommer drie!

NET NA DIE STORM is 'n rampavontuur vir tieners, geïnspireer deur my liefde vir disaster movies en sal Mei 2026 op die rakke wees.

Kan jy raai watter kleur(e) hierdie boek is? Kyk mooi na die foto vir leidrade ...

Op pad in 2026: boek nommer drie!

NET NA DIE STORM is 'n rampavontuur vir tieners, geïnspireer deur my liefde vir disaster movies en sal Mei 2026 op die rakke wees.

Kan jy raai watter kleur(e) hierdie boek is? Kyk mooi na die foto vir leidrade ...

Foto’s, fairy lights … en ‘n Woordveertjie!

Ek is so so dankbaar dat my tweede boek ook sopas met ‘n ATKV Kinderboektoekenning bekroon is. Ek was in ‘n vergadering terwyl dit aangekondig was, al het ek skelm my ander skerm dopgehou … en toe moes ek behoorlik my pose hou 😂

Die Here is goed 💛

#fotosenfairylights #atkv #atkvwoordveertjies #atkvkinderboektoekennings #boekprys #jeugboek

Foto’s, fairy lights … en ‘n Woordveertjie!

Ek is so so dankbaar dat my tweede boek ook sopas met ‘n ATKV Kinderboektoekenning bekroon is. Ek was in ‘n vergadering terwyl dit aangekondig was, al het ek skelm my ander skerm dopgehou … en toe moes ek behoorlik my pose hou 😂

Die Here is goed 💛

#fotosenfairylights #atkv #atkvwoordveertjies #atkvkinderboektoekennings #boekprys #jeugboek

Hi, hello, how’s life? It’s been a hot minute since I posted anything because *gestures vaguely* LIFE. And the longer I don’t post, the more intimidating it feels 😂

So this is just to break the ice and say I’m still here. I’m still writing. I might actually have some good bookish news to share soon 😏💙

I’ve been busy with work (it’s been a wild year), I’ve been reading and baking, and I’ve also been doing a lot of training and having fun with Nina. We recently started doing agility just for fun and we even had a local Dog Show a week ago (raising funds for a shelter) that Nina did AMAZING at! My competitive streak definitely showed up strong but the most important part is Nina really enjoys it, and it’s great physical and mental stimulation for her. Might post more about that soon …

So there we go. Ice broken. Let’s see if I can get back to posting more regularly - even though all the new and confusing Instagram updates make me not want to open the app sometimes. Shocker: I don’t like change 😂

#authorgram #authorsoninstagram #authorupdate #amwriting

Hi, hello, how’s life? It’s been a hot minute since I posted anything because *gestures vaguely* LIFE. And the longer I don’t post, the more intimidating it feels 😂

So this is just to break the ice and say I’m still here. I’m still writing. I might actually have some good bookish news to share soon 😏💙

I’ve been busy with work (it’s been a wild year), I’ve been reading and baking, and I’ve also been doing a lot of training and having fun with Nina. We recently started doing agility just for fun and we even had a local Dog Show a week ago (raising funds for a shelter) that Nina did AMAZING at! My competitive streak definitely showed up strong but the most important part is Nina really enjoys it, and it’s great physical and mental stimulation for her. Might post more about that soon …

So there we go. Ice broken. Let’s see if I can get back to posting more regularly - even though all the new and confusing Instagram updates make me not want to open the app sometimes. Shocker: I don’t like change 😂

#authorgram #authorsoninstagram #authorupdate #amwriting

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After vehemently avoiding any hobbies involving needles and thread my entire life, the bug finally got me a while ago at a baby shower when all the guests had to embroider quilt squares for the baby 😂 I’ve been looking for something to do with my hands while watching TV or listening to audiobooks (or even while in coversations) that doesn’t involve staring at my phone screen.

So yesterday I went to the “wolwinkel” (yarn store) and got myself some supplies. I cut up one of my husbands old jeans to practice on and I’m having the best time 😂 Even now in the car on the way to visiting family on the farm - it’s giving me something to do.

Stay tuned to see if I make progress or lose the hyperfixation 🤭

QOTD: What’s your favorite non-reading hobby?

#embroidery #newhobby #audiobooks #authorgram

New hobby loading 🪡

After vehemently avoiding any hobbies involving needles and thread my entire life, the bug finally got me a while ago at a baby shower when all the guests had to embroider quilt squares for the baby 😂 I’ve been looking for something to do with my hands while watching TV or listening to audiobooks (or even while in coversations) that doesn’t involve staring at my phone screen.

So yesterday I went to the “wolwinkel” (yarn store) and got myself some supplies. I cut up one of my husbands old jeans to practice on and I’m having the best time 😂 Even now in the car on the way to visiting family on the farm - it’s giving me something to do.

Stay tuned to see if I make progress or lose the hyperfixation 🤭

QOTD: What’s your favorite non-reading hobby?

#embroidery #newhobby #audiobooks #authorgram

As a writer I write for my readers, yes, but I also write for myself. For my inner child, my angry inner teenage girl … Books about girls who always feel different, who get the courage to escape from cults and the lies they were taught, who decide to fight for what they believe in. Books for the undiagnosed autistic and ADHD girl struggling with unseen anxiety and depression, always believing she’s not good enough.

I write for myself, and for the other girls like me.

#amwriting #autisticauthor #authorgram

As a writer I write for my readers, yes, but I also write for myself. For my inner child, my angry inner teenage girl �… Books about girls who always feel different, who get the courage to escape from cults and the lies they were taught, who decide to fight for what they believe in. Books for the undiagnosed autistic and ADHD girl struggling with unseen anxiety and depression, always believing she’s not good enough.

I write for myself, and for the other girls like me.

#amwriting #autisticauthor #authorgram

Here it finally is - the outlining video where I actually talk about how I outline (and the three act structure) 😂 Welcome to the next step in my writing process.

Are you an outliner or do you just figure it out as you draft?

#amwriting #outlining #writingprocess #planner #pantser #plantser #autisticauthor

Here it finally is - the outlining video where I actually talk about how I outline (and the three act structure) 😂 Welcome to the next step in my writing process.

Are you an outliner or do you just figure it out as you draft?

#amwriting #outlining #writingprocess #planner #pantser #plantser #autisticauthor

NEW HAIR REVEAL!!! I’ve wanted to do something like this for the longest time and I finally had the guts (and money 😂) to do it. 3.5 hours later … there she is!

#newhair #purplehair #fitcheckformynapalmera

NEW HAIR REVEAL!!! I’ve wanted to do something like this for the longest time and I finally had the guts (and money 😂) to do it. 3.5 hours later … there she is!

#newhair #purplehair #fitcheckformynapalmera

My writing process PART TWO! I was planning on discussing character profiles as part of outlining but then this video got way too long 😂 So here’s part 2.1 where I talk about how I start outlining, how I create my characters and (surprise surprise) how much I love @scrivenerapp 😂 (If you want to check it out, I have an affiliate link in my bio!)

I’d love to hear about your process! What resonated with you and what do you do differently?

#amwriting #amediting #characters

My writing process PART TWO! I was planning on discussing character profiles as part of outlining but then this video got way too long 😂 So here’s part 2.1 where I talk about how I start outlining, how I create my characters and (surprise surprise) how much I love @scrivenerapp 😂 (If you want to check it out, I have an affiliate link in my bio!)

I’d love to hear about your process! What resonated with you and what do you do differently?

#amwriting #amediting #characters

Opening your writing project after a few months be like …

I took about a week off after sending my previous manuscript to beta readers, but now I’m back working on Storm and I’ve been loving diving back into it! I missed these characters.

#storm #netnadiestorm #amwriting #amediting #skryf

Opening your writing project after a few months be like …

I took about a week off after sending my previous manuscript to beta readers, but now I’m back working on Storm and I’ve been loving diving back into it! I missed these characters.

#storm #netnadiestorm #amwriting #amediting #skryf

My Writing Process Part 1: The Concept!

The first part of my new series where I speak about where I get my ideas and how I get ready to start writing. Can you count how many times I use the word “vibe”? 😂

#amwriting #writingprocess #concept #autisticauthor #adhdwriter

My Writing Process Part 1: The Concept!

The first part of my new series where I speak about where I get my ideas and how I get ready to start writing. Can you count how many times I use the word “vibe”? 😂

#amwriting #writingprocess #concept #autisticauthor #adhdwriter

Ek het Dinsdagaand my nuwe manuskrip, Boeke en brownies, vir my beta-lesers gestuur … en my tienerleser het dit binne 24 uur klaargelees 🥹 Sulke terugvoering maak my hart so bly 💜 Ek weet ek het nog werk om te doen - maar dis so motiverend om te weet ek is op die regte spoor.

#boekeenbrownies #fotosenfairylights #kleynhansers #skryfafrikaans #afrikaanseboeke #tienerboeke #tienerlesers

Ek het Dinsdagaand my nuwe manuskrip, Boeke en brownies, vir my beta-lesers gestuur … en my tienerleser het dit binne 24 uur klaargelees 🥹 Sulke terugvoering maak my hart so bly 💜 Ek weet ek het nog werk om te doen - maar dis so motiverend om te weet ek is op die regte spoor.

#boekeenbrownies #fotosenfairylights #kleynhansers #skryfafrikaans #afrikaanseboeke #tienerboeke #tienerlesers

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