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The Liebster Award Tag and Q and A
Today, (Pfft…by the time I FINALLY finished this post, ‘today’ turned into, ‘last week’) I was informed that I was tagged. My newbie to...
Des Marie
Sep 11, 20147 min read


Depression Misunderstood
The stigma of Depression… “Think positively…stop being so negative…you can try harder…don’t be lazy…if you really wanted to, you would…”...
Des Marie
Aug 11, 20147 min read


My Writing Process
My Writing Process Hello blog-o-sphere peeps! So the lovely, bookish and sports enthusiast, Julie (twitter pal & freelance editor) tagged...
Des Marie
Jul 27, 20149 min read


I HAVE FINISHED DRAFT FOR BOOK ONE!
I REPEAT, I HAVE FINISHED THE DRAFT FOR BOOK ONE and….and…and… Last night, it happened. It has NEVER in this entire year process, taken...
Des Marie
Jul 25, 20144 min read


Don’t Hate Me! I’m Still Here and I’m WRITING!
*waves hands frantically in the air* Hey! Hi! Hola! Remember me? I’m that person who used to write on here all the time? No? Hm…....
Des Marie
Jul 23, 20145 min read
11 Signs You’re Meant To Be A Writer
Love this! I got 8 out of 10! It’s reaffirming. 🙂
Des Marie
Jul 2, 20141 min read
11 Inspiring Quotes from the World’s Best Writers
Inspirational quotes for those bad writing days! This is a great post!
Des Marie
Jul 2, 20141 min read


When Young, We’re Fearless
This week, I wanted to share a story. One of the besties and me reminisce about this moment often and we laugh comparing our natures when...
Des Marie
Jun 4, 20144 min read


If We Were Having Coffee: I’m Still Here!
photo courtesy of: Ransom Riggs-photograph of @TaherehMafi ‘s hands Hey! Hi! Remember me? *waves* Yeah, I know. It’s been forever. I...
Des Marie
May 30, 20147 min read


Why My Reading Has Been Suffering
Why My Reading Has Been Suffering… This has been driving me crazy recently. I couldn’t pinpoint the issue for so long. My TBR pile is...
Des Marie
Apr 29, 20143 min read


That Bad Word: Procrastination
Procrastination… “Ugh!” *groans, kicks, grunts, throws stuff, huffs, puffs, blows bangs from face away* Yeaaaah. It’s been one of...
Des Marie
Apr 24, 20144 min read


If We Were Having Coffee: April 2014
photo courtesy of: Ransom Riggs-photograph of @TaherehMafi ‘s hands Long time no ‘see’, I know! Much has happened as of late and I’m...
Des Marie
Apr 1, 20148 min read


All or Nothing Writing Week
The Extremist That is Me: I’m either reading or writing: ‘All or Nothing’ Hello folks! Nice to see you again. I feel as though it’s been...
Des Marie
Mar 17, 20145 min read


The Lighthouse Award! Eep!
What? What in the world? How did that happen? courtesy of: goodtimestories.wordpress.com blog award Well, apparently, this person–Coach...
Des Marie
Mar 10, 20144 min read


SCBWI Monday
image courtesy of: Group Leader, Stacy’s FB Ladies and Gentlemen, here are some of my SCBWI writing group peoples! I know I have probably...
Des Marie
Mar 5, 20147 min read


If We Were Having Coffee
Well hello friends! So, first things first: How did I not know about this blog feature?! I live and breathe all things coffee. I stumbled...
Des Marie
Feb 24, 20147 min read


Writing…Back On!
Writing…Oh, Yeah, It’s Back On, Baby! …took long enough-Ha! I’m such an extremist. I’m either all Reading or all Writing. I need to learn...
Des Marie
Feb 21, 20145 min read


Writing A Book? Starting With A Synopsis
Courtesy of the movie: Julie & Julia *walks up to microphone & taps it…clears throat* “Hi…My name is Des…and I’m a procrastinator.” *the...
Des Marie
Jan 30, 20146 min read


10 Tips For A Productive Life by A Beautiful Mess
a blog post by Emma from A Beautiful Mess blog! I came across this thanks to my Bloglovin emails that connect me with some awesome...
Des Marie
Jan 25, 20143 min read


Writers Write To Entertain & So Much More…
Writers Write to… I read something today and then tweeted: and well, it got me thinking. I almost went on a whole tangent on Twitter but...
Des Marie
Jan 19, 20145 min read
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