Yes, this is late again. Yes, I'm aware. As with last month's, I almost just skipped, but I didn't want to break a trend. But at the same time... there's not much to report, as I was basically at work all month. xD
|| House-Sitting
• I was house-sitting for about five days this month, making a little extra money. And having an entire house to myself (except for the puppy dogs) for a few days, mwahahahaha. So I basically ate junk food and watched Hallmark every night. :Pstinkin' adorable baby |
|| Sweet Nineteen
• So, I turned 19. Which is kinda freaky. And also kinda scary. Because I now have less than a year of teenager-ism left?? and then I'll probably have to be a real adult or something????tired birthday selfie. just cuz. |
A dear sweet friend (you know who you are <3) made these darling wood-burned signs for me, with the titles of all of my published or about-to-be-published books. Aren't they amazing? I adore them so much!
looking into the future like... "lots of clouds...but it's pretty so" |
|| Independence Day
• So, the 4th of July happened. We were supposed to dress in red, white, and blue for work that weekend, so I pulled out my very patriotic and very adorable, thanks for noticing sandals. And blared patriotic country over the speakers at work. (You're welcome, customers.)
So yep.
|| Freedom Update
Writing wise, Freedom is really all that got my attention during the month of July. Like, at all. Since my editor finished the last week of June, I started working through and applying her edits to the book in my free time. I should be finished with this final edit in the next day or two!25 days until release!
|| Snippet
I’m suffocating, dying the slow, defeated death of a prisoner. Freedom…
There’s only one way out.
A war surges through my mind.
A war between giving up and getting help. A battle between getting out and waiting until I can think clearly. A fight between doing what my broken mind wants or sticking to what I know is right.
I grip the top of the dresser with a shaky hand as my head spins, threatening to send me to the floor.
I can’t, I can’t…
|| Favorite Posts
Showers of Blessing >> Only in You, LordKaitlyn Krispense, Author >> Beloved + Freedom: Blog Tour Signups
RebekahAshleigh >> Exciting News
|| My Posts
|| July Goals
• Because I posted the June recap soooo late (later than this one, actually), I didn't state any July goals.|| August Goals
• Finish the final edit of Freedom.• Send Freedom to the formatter.
• Prep for the 13 Reasons Why blog tour.
• Answer all blog tour author interview questions.
• Pre-write over half the blog tour posts.
• Order a proof copy of Freedom.
• Finalize paperback preorders of Freedom.
• Anything and everything Freedom. xD
• Probably 74 other things I'm forgetting.
• Sleep occasionally.
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ReplyDeleteUmmm, hi. I've been gone a while. *Lopsided grin* Not only has life hit me like WAZAMO, but our WiFi also went out so yeah, I'm waaaay behind on all things blog and email related. O.o We can be bombed with STUFF together! xD
Anywho, it was nice hearing from you again - and HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY!!!
~ Lily Cat (Boots) | lilycatscountrygirlconfessions.blogspot.com
Weeeellll, so have I. So, understood. ;) Oh my gosh, that is the WORST. Our internet here at home has been wacky all summer—sometimes not working, sometimes barely working. So bleh.
DeleteAww, thanks! :))
Hi! Nice post. I love the photos! :D
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with all your August goals!
Thank you, Ann! Best wishes to you :)
Deletesounds like last month was kind of hectic. I'm super excited about the release of freedom. It sounds like a great book! I hope you august starts well!
ReplyDeleteHaha, it kinda was. xD Yup, thanks, Evan!
DeleteNice hearing from you. I hope you reach some of your August goals.
ReplyDeleteMarion
Thank you, Marion ☺️
DeleteThank You for the update. Good luck with your August goals.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Thanks for commenting, Marilyn!
DeleteAw, love this post!! <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear!
DeleteI enjoyed reading your monthly recap, Faith. :) I never did do a recap for June or July, although I still posted about my summer. So I guess that kinda makes up for it. ;) I plan to do a recap for August though because so much has/will happen this month.
ReplyDeleteLove your patriotic clothes! ;)
Oh, you house sat? Nice. You know I’m going to ask...what type of Hallmark movies did you watch? ;)
I’m excited for Freedom to relaxes in a few weeks!
Aw, thanks for mentioning my post.
Thanks, Rebekah! Hahaha, that totally counts. ;)
DeleteThanks!
Yep, for my boss. LOL - I think all I actually watched fully was Aurora Teagarden and Mystery 101: Playing Dead. xD
Aww thanks!
Fun! I really like the Mystery 101 movies!
DeleteIt was pretty good :D
DeleteI wanted to let you know that I tagged you over at my blog. https://rebekahashleigh.blogspot.com/2019/08/the-reading-travel-tag.html
DeleteThanks, dear !
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