Author: Carrie Mac

10 things …

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I realize there’s no gorgeous pink book in this one by me, but the file is open on the computer.

From my mom, the master weaver and fibre artist extraordinaire.

 

From my bestie-sis Sam who I’ve known since we were eight and whose front door is ten feet from mine.

 

These two are from the Foxy Cloth family …

 

This one is all the way from Florida. Thanks, Courtney!

 

This one from my friend and tattoo artist Kim Sirrs. She’s weaving that cedar basket! With her own hands!

 

Found Writing Advice #7:

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Romance

Not romance for your characters–although that is always fun to write–but romance between you and your writing project. Woo it, buy nice things for it, take it for a walk on the beach, say nice things about it to your friends. Imagine a future together. Daydream about how perfect you are for each other. xo

It’s almost time!

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A box of 10 Things I Can See From Here came! I love imagining boxes full of pink, shiny goodness arriving at bookstores. I can’t wait for the book birthday! February 28th. That means that10 Things is a Pisces. Just like me. That makes sense. Especially if that makes Maeve a Pisces too. Wait a minute … when is her birthday? Must go check notes.

Eat.

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Found Writing Advice #6
Franklin St.
Chicken processing plant lunchroom, 530am.

On a roll?
Your words are behaving and the story is truly happening?
That’s brilliant.
Keep going!

But don’t forget to eat.

If you’re lucky, you have a snack within arm’s reach.
But if not, combine your trips.
Get up, stretch, walk the dog, go to the bathroom, refill your coffee or tea or water, and — most importantly — get something to eat before you return to the literary awesomeness.

You will thank yourself later, when you’re not spinning from low blood sugar.

Or your family will.

Mine does. Especially because I often forget this advice.