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Writing update . . .

This week, I'm using the Read Aloud feature to check for flow and any mistakes in my draft. So far, I've been very pleased with how the book flows, surprised by a few mistakes (i.e. flash instead of flask and check instead of cheek), and highly amused by how the robotic voice reads words it doesn't understand. For instance, it pronounces D'Andre's name correctly (Dee-on-dray). But D'Andre in the possessive, D'Andre's, becomes D-Andre-S.🤣Xiomarans (Z-O-mar-uns) becomes Zom-er-uns. And tsked becomes T-S-K-E-D. Maybe I'd get more done if I didn't have to pause and have a giggle so often.😉

Currently, I'm just over halfway through. After that I'll read it again before doing a quick pass for punctuation. As long as I'm happy with it, I'll move on to getting it copyrighted, watch that how-to video on KDP, and get started on cover ideas. I read something the other day that said copyright can take three months or longer. While the time frame is upsetting, it will hopefully give me time to promote the book properly.



Reading . . .

Ash Princess and Lady Smoke by Laura Sebastian

Ash Princess Trilogy

Bks. 1 & 2

YA Fantasy

"Still, there is something to be said for someone seeing your darkest parts and accepting you anyway."

--Lady Smoke


The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography by Matt Fradd

Nonfiction

**Warning: Contains adult content.



Listening to . . .

Leave It Alone || Caroline Glaser

Bare || Wildes

Ghost || Wildes



Loving . . .

Hello deodorant

According to the packaging, Hello deodorant is free of parabens, doesn't contain aluminum or dyes, and doesn't create stains. While I can't say this is a completely natural product, I can pronounce many of the ingredients. I've not really noticed it staining my clothes (as many natural deodorants are prone to do). However, I do avoid wearing it with certain articles of clothing. It goes on easily and smells nice (I bought the sweet coconut scent). The price is fairly comparable to Schmidt's deodorant, which I was previously using.



Blessings,

J ♡

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