Category: Confessions of a Writing Freak

Exploring Relationships, Love, and Life

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The Power of Randomness: How I Use Generators in My Everyday Life

Learn how generators can make your life more exciting and efficient! Join us as we explore the power of randomness in everyday decision-making.

May 2023 Updates

I’ve finished the book cover files and most of the front and back matter of my books. I’ve even started replacing them on some retail sites. So the rebranding is coming along. I have written nothing, as the rebranding is taking up most of my work time, but I have a few new ideas for…
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The Quirky Side of Family Traditions: One of Our Family Traditions

Discover a heartwarming family tradition – hot vanilla. This recipe is more than just a tasty treat, it’s a cherished memory shared each Christmas Eve.

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.

Are We Allergic to Silence? An Open Letter About Cell Phone Use.

In this thought-provoking open letter, we explore whether our increasing dependence on cell phone use is making us allergic to silence, and why should we expect this to be the norm?

When Everything Falls Apart: Coping with the Worst Days of My Life

In this article, we explore the author’s personal experiences with adversity and how they coped during the worst moments of their life. Discover helpful tips and techniques for managing stress and finding light in the darkness.

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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My Favorite Writing Place

My favorite writing space is my office at home. It has a comfortable chair, a well-lit room, bookshelves, and plenty of natural light. I can even look out the window and see wildlife. Deer, turkeys, and other forest creatures regularly walk through the woods and yard. Even though my house is a loft type, the…
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Marketing for Authors (even introverts)

Sometimes you feel that you have no business writing if you don’t have the following of someone like Stephen King or Anne Rice. I was spending more money on editing than I was making on book sales and was being pushed to create an LLC. So I delved back into the world of marketing. I…
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Business Planning for Authors

When I first started writing, I never considered making it a job. It made me happy to share stories and learn new skills. Once I made the switch and turned it into a business, it threw me into the deep end with questions like, Where do you see your business in 5 years? I didn’t…
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