Category: Out of Write, Out of Mind

Exploring Relationships, Love, and Life

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Unleashing October’s Literary Delights: Book Promotions to Look Forward To

Here are your October book promos: 2. E.A. Brady graciously offered their book, ‘Always You.’ It’s a steamy but sweet romance between childhood friends Penelope (Poppy) and Grant. This book is for you if you like the friends-to-lovers trope with a HEA. The email will go out on 10/10, but if you want an early…
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September Round-up

As summer winds down, September signals the start of the autumn knitting season. Let’s dive into my treasure chest of finished objects.My habitat cardigan is complete. It will become my favorite sweater for curling up on those cold winter days. I also picked up another unexpected project that got me pumped—the Ranunculus Sweater by Midori…
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August Monthly Roundup

I’ve been slowly but surely working on the rebranding of Lady V Writes. In the meantime, I’ve been able to finish a couple of projects. The poppy tee pattern by Petite Knit is complete, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. The yarn is soft and light as a tee-shirt should be, and the…
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The Symphony of Writing: How Music Can Help You Focus and Find Your Zone

Writing requires focus, imagination, and creativity! A positive environment is critical to its success – music has long been used as an effective mood enhancer; many writers rely on carefully curated playlists of tunes as background while writing to stay in their writing zone and find inspiration through musical accompaniment! Putting music on while you…
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 Overcoming the Divide: Finding Common Ground Between Indie and Traditional Authors

Over the past decade, publishing has undergone profound change. Self-publishing platforms, like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and IngramSpark, have provided independent authors (indie authors ) the means of directly reaching readers without going through traditional publishing houses. This transition has created tensions between traditionally published authors and indie authors, who hold different viewpoints about the…
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10 Ridiculous Laws That Made Me Laugh Out Loud

Explore the weird world of laws and ordinances with this my top ten ridiculous laws that made me laugh out loud.

Wips and Bips Update For April

You may have noticed some things changing at Lady V Writes. I’m tweaking the brand and hope you like the changes. All fantasy romances will be under Lady Velvet C. Peterson, and all contemporary romances will be under Lady Velvet Peterson. If I try another genre (which isn’t out of the question), I’ll use another…
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Project Updates For February

Every project I start is a journey. Some days, it works out; others, it’s a learning experience. I realize it’s the end of March, but since I didn’t do one in February, it still seems appropriate.  Work/ Business Projects in progress include the novel, ‘Dear Mate.’ I’ve nearly completed the first draft and given myself…
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What Would You Do With A Time Machine?

Time travel is an intriguing concept, and if it was possible to use a time machine, the possibilities of what one could do are virtually endless. From visiting historical sites to seeing long-lost family members, there are so many potential destinations and experiences one could have. One could also use a time machine to observe…
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Inspiration Boards and Why I Use Them

What is an Inspiration Board? An inspiration board, sometimes called a vision board, is a tool that creatives like artists, fashion designers, and even communication experts use to explore their inventive ideas and build a unique visual world. They are an excellent approach for anyone trying to motivate themselves to achieve their aspirations. Inspiration boards…
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