Delise Torres

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Delise Torres smiling proudly, holding her debut novel 'One Tough Cookie' on publication day, July 18, 2023.

And on July 18, 2023, I became a published author!! Thank you so much to everyone who has been part of this journey. Here's to more books n the near future! #NovelJourney

Delise Torres in a casual outfit, raising a glass of champagne to commemorate finishing her second pass and last revision ever for 'ONE TOUGH COOKIE'.

On March 1, 2023, I celebrated the end of working on the novel after 5 years #NovelJourney

A book deal announcement for Delise Torres's novel "THE SINGULARITY OF COOKIES," featuring her photo and text details about the book's premise and expected publication. Cookies are pictured as decoration.

On July 21, 2022, I finally got a book deal! #NovelJourney

Delise Torres, with long dark hair and glasses, smiles while holding a glass of sparkling wine; a text box displays an announcement that she finally signed with a literary agent.

On May 5, 2021, I signed with a literary agent! I was that much closer to accomplishing my goal #NovelJourney

Delise Torres stands by a serene lake with trees in the background, reflecting on her journey of revising her novel.

After multiple drafts, I finally finished my book and was ready to query. I had pushed through a major re-write, the challenges of being a new mother, the pandemic, and tennis elbow. #NovelJourney

Delise Torres and her daughter mix ingredients in a bowl for cookies in a bright kitchen, with kitchenware and ingredients in the background.

By 2020, I was developing the recipes for the Singular Cookies in my book! #NovelJourney

A handwritten layout of a fictional cookie company named Singular Cookies, Inc., with labeled areas like "Test Bakery" and "Cafeteria," next to a pencil and notebook.

Before revising that first draft, I had to design the company that's at the setting of my book, Singular Cookies, Inc. #NovelJourney

Delise Torres, with curly hair and wearing a light sweater, is seen in front of a laptop, with a note about their writing progress dated January 11, 2019.

By January 11, 2019, I had already written 12K words! I finished the draft the next month. #NovelJourney

A framed quote reads, "The best way to predict your future is to create it." Next to it are a notebook and a laptop with notes.

I started outlining the book in the fall of 2018. At that point, I'd shelved my first novel but was committed to creating my future of becoming a published author. #NovelJourney

Delise Torres holds the book "One Tough Cookie" beside a large cake designed to look like the book, celebrating its 2nd anniversary.

It's been two years since my debut novel, One Tough Cookie, was published! 🎉 Here's a look back at the journey from outlining to publication. 📚 #NovelJourney #OneToughCookieNovel

Shining Through the Struggle | BookTrib. This month, WFWA is excited to celebrate the diamonds in the rough. We are spotlighting characters who encounter challenges and emerge stronger because of them. Sometimes the challenge is external — w...

Thank you so much to @booktrib.bsky.social and the Women's Fiction Writers Association for including One Tough Cookie on this wonderful list of 5 books featuring characters dealing with struggles and how they learn and grow from them!

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Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky

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I've been researching IUI, IVF, and egg freezing for the past 3 weeks so I can add authenticity to my MS instead of actually writing.

I only need it for a few chapters but I hope the hard work shines through in the end.

I may be too thorough, but I think it's worth it.

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Since today is Trans Day of Visibility, here are two resources for writing about trans people with accuracy and respect (on all days):

Trans Journalists Assoc. style guide: styleguide.transjournalists.org

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Meta's Massive AI Training Book Heist: What Authors Need to Know  - The Authors Guild Today, The Atlantic published a search tool that allows authors to check if their works are in LibGen, an illegal pirate site AI companies copied for their AI systems. This is a similar tool to the on...

Good news for fellow authors disheartened by your books being illegally used to train AI;

"If your book was used by Meta, you’re automatically included in the Kadrey v. Meta class action in Northern California..."

And @authorsguild.bsky.social has some practical steps you can take.

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I'm a US Citizen living in Germany, and I'm alarmed at what is happening right now in the US. This video from @aoc.bsky.social is a great breakdown. She gives specific actions we can all take.

Her message gave me hope. In essence - we outnumber them and we will win!

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Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.

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Want to know Delise Torres' Top 3 Books of 2024? Delise's top 3 reads of 2024 include How to Walk Away and two other amazing books. Discover what makes these books unmissable!

Check out the 3 favorite books I read in 2024 on Shepherd and share your own!

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