H.R. Norrod

So, I went to the book sale at the library last Friday, and I learned something. Louisa May Alcott also wrote thrillers. I bought the omnibus of them all, and am finally sitting down to read them. LITTLE WOMEN was/is a classic, let's see how she did with thrillers!

Why is it considered rude to read a book in the company of others, but no one (or very few) blinks an eye at people staring at their phones?

Thoughts?

When your tapestry stitching accidentally summons a tiny, angry robot/gremlin....

New tote bag design of mine. I'm trying to decide if I want to make more for my shop or not.

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I have started the query process today... First queries are out into the world.

I just stared at a word for five minutes trying to figure out why spell check didn't mark it...only to find out it was spelled correctly. 🫣🤭

I'm reading this ARC, and I had an epiphany. The book is concerning emotional intelligence, but the scenarios the author brings up - I have never experienced (and I'm a 45yo woman). They're 'common', so does that mean I don't have to be an adult anymore?

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Yay! Just hit THE END on the final editing pass of my ms! Just a proofreading run left. Still on track to start querying next week!!!

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I'm in the home stretch of final edits for my cozy!

I should be done this week!

A.

If I don't start in the morning, I have a hard time getting it done.

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I hit the final draft stage of my WIP... It's the final read-through before submitting.

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Spending the night reading an older favorite book of mine.

It's been a long week, and I'm pooped! However, I scored a bunch of used books to add to my home library, so it's all good.

#amreading #bookdragon

I got in 1500 strikes today in my boxing training!

#femmeboxing

I'm turning into quite the athlete. Today I played both badminton and pickleball for over an hour. I'm hot, sweaty, and gross but dang do I feel better.

Goodwill's book section is bad for my bank account. 😅

Dreaming of Fall during this heat wave, so I drew it.

#illustration #digitalart #artist #fypage #fypシ❤️💞❤️

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Daughter (who is currently in esthetician school): I made you an appointment.

Me: For what?

D: Not sure but I need write offs. Your Monday mornings belong to me until I graduate.

Me: What are you going to do to me?

D: *shrugs*

Me:

I really need a few hours in my Tai chi uniform... It's been a rough week. I need to work it out.

I went to Goodwill, of course for book hunting, and I found an amalgam of manga, graphic novels, and comics for 99¢ each. To say the least, I left with quite the load.

It's been a long week already....

What are you working on this weekend?!

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One more chapter done and shiny.

I'm getting there!

I need longer weekends....

Any advice for growing my Tik Tok audience?

Yes, very much so.

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Second time this year I’ve seen a publishing house say it can’t pay authors their OWED AND EARNED ROYALTIES because that money was spent on other things and now they don’t have it. Um, wut. 📚💙

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Looking for a cozy sapphic fantasy book before Bunny Goddess arrives next month? I’ve gotchu.

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