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Writing

Seeing Your Words in Print

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I’m always excited to see VegNews Magazine sitting in my mailbox, but I’m especially tickled when one of my articles lives amongst its pages. This was one of those lucky months (it’s also on stands now!). Diseased + Confused explores the evolution of our food system and discusses the health implications of America’s dietary choices [...]

Six Months Later

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It’s been over six months since Audrey was born and I can finally wrap my mind around family, home, and work again (although probably not at the same time). I also found my way back to my novel. Hooray! By organizing my home life to support my creative life, I’m propelling my passions forward. Being [...]

Keys to Becoming A “Good” Writer: Vulnerability, Commitment & Openess

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Anyone can become a solid writer…just don’t expect it to happen overnight. I learned the fundamentals of writing and editing while working on my college essays with my mother (almost fifteen years ago). She never judged my writing, even though it was terrible at first. Since there was no judgement, I could engage in the [...]

Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time to Follow Your Bliss

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Last night, the little one finally went to sleep around 11PM (sigh). I wanted to do the same. Instead, I went downstairs, soaked in the quiet, and hunkered down to work on my website for a couple hours. Today, I’m reminded of the great satisfaction and focus that is possible when you seize the opportunity [...]

Getting Over “Not Good Enough” & Believing in Yourself

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In the fifth grade, I wrote an essay at school about fire safety. I thought it was the cats pajamas, but when my uncle took a look at the rough draft, he told me exactly what he thought of it. Basically, that it was terrible. I can still remember my astonishment. My ego was bruised [...]

Doing What You Love + Motherhood, Is It Asking Too Much?

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When I found out that I was pregnant, I was worried about what my professional life would be like postpartum. I knew that I wanted to be a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom, but I wasn’t 100% confident that I could pull it off. I had the experience and contacts, but I wanted the confidence [...]

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