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Happy International Women's Day! ♀️⁠
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#womensday2021 #feminism #proudfeminist #metoo #equalitynow #womensrightsarehumanrights #intersectionalfeminism #girlpower #womensupportingwomen #genderequality⁠
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I had a fun little interaction with an internet tr I had a fun little interaction with an internet troll today. He called me a stupid feminist that spouts hateful ideology. I agreed with him and told him to have a nice day, and he responded by calling me a bigot, a white supremacist, and Donald Trump. I agreed with him again and complimented him on being so very smart. I also mentioned that his mother must be so proud of him, and now he's telling me about how his mother, brothers, and dog died in a fire. Good times.

#proudfeminist #feminism #hatersgonnahate #laughteristhebestmedicine #trollinthedungeon
It's okay, Boo, I wasn't going to use that arm tod It's okay, Boo, I wasn't going to use that arm today anyway.

#myboo #cats #lazyday #comfy #snugglebug #trapped #love
Last night, I sent out my very first newsletter! A Last night, I sent out my very first newsletter! And in that newsletter, I gave away this exclusive Sevy Series short story. ⁠
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TOO DAMNED SOFT started out as a deleted scene from SHADES OF WAR. It's set immediately after the opening scene of SHADES and features Sevy doing what she does best: mouthing off, losing her cool, and kicking the shit out of everyone. It was cut due to pacing issues, but now, nearly 10 years after I first wrote it, I dusted it off and polished it up just for you.⁠
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Because the Sevy Series is told from the point of view of several different characters and takes place over a span of years, there are plenty of untold little side-stories to tell. Ever wonder about all the other adventures that Sevy, Jarro, and Revik had together? Want to know how Yy'voura got mixed up with Kirydan or how Trena wound up in Wilrendel just in time to meet Lon? I plan on writing about all this and more, but the only place you'll be able to read them is my newsletter.⁠
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So what are you waiting for? Follow the link in my bio and sign up today!⁠
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#newsletter #newsletterexclusive #exclusivecontent #fantasy #fantasyseries #sevyseries #shortstory #freestory #fantasylovers #swordandsorcery #bookshelf #booklovers #bookworms #readmorebooks #indieauthor #deletedscenes
When you think of ADHD, do you picture that annoyi When you think of ADHD, do you picture that annoying boy in grade school who was always bouncing off the walls and making trouble? That's what I used to think ADHD looked like. I never thought that someone like me could have it, but as it happens, I do.⁠
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I wasn't diagnosed until after I turned 40. And just like with my C-PTSD diagnosis, suddenly everything about my life thus far fell into place. Knowing that there is a medical reason for the way I struggle with things that other people find so easy to do meant that I could be kinder to myself. I'm not lazy or stupid. My brain is just wired a bit different, that's all.⁠
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I wish I could go back in time and get the little girl I used to be the help she needed, but since I can't, I'll do the next best thing and try to spread awareness so that other little girls don't have to suffer in silence. ⁠
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As with many diseases and disorders, there is a gender gap when it comes to diagnosing ADHD in girls and women. (There's a lot to be said about institutional sexism in health care, but I'll leave that for another day) Some symptoms of ADHD in girls include daydreaming, shyness, difficulty controlling emotions, anxiety and depression, perfectionism, picking at skin or nails, and fidgeting, just to name a few. If you have a little girl in your life, please check in with them often and don't assume everything is fine just because they're quiet and well-behaved. Still waters can run very deep!⁠
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Image by @adhdalien ⁠
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#adhd #adhdawareness #mentalhealth #gendergap #healthcaregendergap #institutionalsexism #feminism
Woke up to a very nice review of FOR THE LOVE OF A Woke up to a very nice review of FOR THE LOVE OF A WITCH from my dear friend and fellow author @kathycarre7 ❤️⁠
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#bookreview #bookstagram #booklover #bookworm #bookcommunity #readersofinstagram #reading #readmorebooks #healing #healingjourney #thankyou #gratitude #fantasybook #fantasy #witch #fairytale #fortheloveofawitch
Just a little something I've been working on. Any Just a little something I've been working on. Any guesses as to who this grumpy lady might be? 😝 ⚔️ ⁠
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This is an excerpt from TOO DAMNED SOFT, a short story coming out later this month as a newsletter exclusive. Make sure to follow the link in my bio to sign up so you don't miss out!⁠
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#sneakpeak #comingsoon #wip #guesswho #thebitchisback #toodamnedsoft #excerpt #amwriting #writersofinstagram #writing #editing #fantasyreads #fantasybook #newsletter #exclusive #shortstory
Yay! The new season of Wentworth is finally on Net Yay! The new season of Wentworth is finally on Netflix! I love this show so much! 💗⁠
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#wentworth #netflix #love #bingewatching
Wishing you the coziest of lockdowns and the merri Wishing you the coziest of lockdowns and the merriest of social bubbles! 🎄⁠
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#happyholidays #seasonsgreetings #merrychristmas #joyeuxnoel #twasthenightbeforechristmas #winter #staycozy #writersofinstagram #lockdown #socialbubble
I finally bit the bullet and started a newsletter! I finally bit the bullet and started a newsletter! Every marketing guru out there recommends one, no matter what type of small business you're running, and it's apparently the best way that indie authors can grow their audiences.⁠
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But I've always said that if I'm gonna do something, it will be on my own terms. I'm an introvert, even on the internet, and I hate spam, so I refuse to overwhelm anyone's inbox with useless chitter-chatter, no matter what the gurus say. Newsletters will only be sent out a few times a year and only when I have something important to share.⁠
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I also plan on giving back to subscribers as much as I can. I'm talking freebies and exclusive content, including short stories set in the Sevy-verse that you won't be able to read anywhere else. Plus, as a welcome gift, every new subscriber will receive a complimentary copy of THIEF! 🎁📚⁠
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So if I've managed to pique your interest, head on over to my website (link in bio) and sign up today!⁠
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#newsletter #signup #freebooks #giveaway #bookgiveaway #freebies #gift #fantasybooks #magic #magicreads #indieauthor #bookstagram #authornewsletter #womenwhowrite #fiction #fantasyromance #darkfantasy #fairytales #mythology #feministauthor #introvert
On December 6, we remember:⁠ ⁠ Geneviève Ber On December 6, we remember:⁠
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Geneviève Bergeron⁠
Hélène Colgan⁠
Nathalie Croteau⁠
Barbara Daigneault⁠
Anne-Marie Edward⁠
Maud Haviernick⁠
Maryse Laganière⁠
Maryse Leclair⁠
Anne-Marie Lemay⁠
Sonia Pelletier⁠
Michèle Richard⁠
Annie St-Arneault⁠
Annie Turcotte⁠
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz⁠
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#16daysofactivism #dec6 #remember #polytechnicmontreal #feminism #ineedfeminismbecause #nationaldayofremembrance #stopgenderbasedviolence #canadianhistory
Another day, another character portrait. Muireann Another day, another character portrait. Muireann from my book FOR THE LOVE OF A WITCH.

Made by me with Artbreeder

#fantasy #characterdesign #fantasybook #fortheloveofawitch #portrait #characterart #artbreeder #fairytale #booklovers #muireann #fantasyromance
All I want for Christmas is Boo in a box ❤️⁠ All I want for Christmas is Boo in a box ❤️⁠
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#cats #catsofinstagram #catlove #meow #instacat  #cutekitty #housepanther #adoptdontshop #blackcatsrule #myboo #cutie
It took a while longer than I was hoping for, (tha It took a while longer than I was hoping for, (thanks for nothing, Covid) but FOR THE LOVE OF A WITCH is now available in print! Click the link in my bio for purchase links from Amazon, Chapters, and Barnes&Noble. ⁠
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If you'd prefer to support your local indie bookstores, you can simply ask them to order it in for you. My name and the title should be all you need, but you can also ask for it by its ISBN, which is 978-0-9881456-1-0⁠
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Image credit @whispersandwonder She also has an amazing review of FOR THE LOVE OF A WITCH up at her site btw :)⁠
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#fortheloveofawitch #sarahjanelehoux #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookshelf #booklove  #fantasy #fairytale #fairytaleretelling #readersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #giftideas #giftsforbooklovers
Eoin, the main character from my book 'For the Lov Eoin, the main character from my book 'For the Love of a Witch'⁠
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Made by me using Artbreeder⁠
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These character portraits are a lot of fun to make. So much so that I want to do every character from every story I've ever written! 😛 But that just might be my ADHD talking. I tend to hyperfixate on new things for a week or two and then completely lose interest.⁠
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#eoin #fortheloveofawitch #portrait #artbreeder #digitalart #fairytale #fantasy #witch #fantasybook #goodreads #art #artwork #painting #characterdesign #instaart #characterportrait #ADHD #hyperfixation
Cinnia, the titular character from my book 'For th Cinnia, the titular character from my book 'For the Love of a Witch'

Made by me using Artbreeder

#cinnia #fortheloveofawitch #portrait #artbreeder #digitalart #fairytale #fantasy #witch #beautyandthebeast #fantasybook #goodreads #art #artwork #painting #characterdesign #instaart #characterportrait
I have a love of Romantic and Pre-Raphaelite artwo I have a love of Romantic and Pre-Raphaelite artwork, and one of my favourite artists is John William Waterhouse. I was greatly influenced by his paintings when I was dreaming up characters for FOR THE LOVE OF A WITCH. The Eoin in my head looks quite a bit like Hylas from 'Hylas and the Nymphs' 1896, while Cinnia's appearance was inspired by ''La Belle Dame Sans Merci' 1893, 'The Soul of the Rose' 1908, and most of all 'Miranda - The Tempest' 1916. Waterhouse's work has a such a soft, melancholic feel which find absolutely hypnotic, and I know I'll be returning to it again and again for future inspiration.⁠
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Who are some of your favourite artists? Is there any particular style or period to which you are drawn for reasons you can't really explain? If so, please share in the comments. I like learning about other people's favs just as much as I like talking about mine. 😀⁠
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#fortheloveofawitch #fairytales #fantasy #writing #writinginspiration #inspiration #johnwilliamwaterhouse #miranda #art #artwork #painting #romanticism #preraphaelite #mythology #magic #witch #favouriteartist
I feel very attacked right now! 😁 @sarahanderse I feel very attacked right now! 😁 @sarahandersencomics is always spot on!⁠
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#sarahandersencomics #relatable #mood #painfullyaccurate #procrastination #lifewithadhd #stopjudgingme
Today, I'm being featured on @thegreatcanadianwoma Today, I'm being featured on @thegreatcanadianwoman where I discuss my journey with C-PTSD. Not gonna lie, I'm nervous about speaking so openly about such personal issues, but I'm also finding it really empowering. ❤️⁠
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Check out my article at https://www.thegreatcanadianwoman.ca/the-law-of-names/⁠
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#greatcanadianwoman #empoweringwomen #cptsd #livingwithcptsd #mentalhealth #feminism #feminist #canadianwriters #writers #yourstorymatters⁠
What a mess! Humans were a mistake! #gross #pollu What a mess! Humans were a mistake!

#gross #pollution #putyourgarbageinagarbagecan #humanssuck #recycle #stoppollution
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