Finally chose a vibe for the new year.

2026, you and I are going to have some serious fun.

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I'm over-the-moon thrilled to announce my debut novel--a campy, bubblegum horror set at the height of the '80s Satanic Panic era featuring an ensemble of misfit middle-aged final girls--sold at auction to Sourcebooks Landmark. Spring 2027, here we come! #writingcommunity #debutauthor #bookdeal

Starting Tuesday off right... 😅🍩📚

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This is my favorite point of drafting (closely followed by the inevitable explosion of Act 3) - everything changes, characters come into their own, and everything is going to sh@! #horrorwriter

What could be better? 😈

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Brainstorming titles = one of my least favorite parts of the writing process.

Give me researching comps or drafting a pitch any day. 😅💀

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Something came over me this morning. This never happens. How in the heck do I bottle it? 😂🫡

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Drafting November, Week Two is complete! 🩷🎥⭐️💋

I'm calling it a resounding success for Y2K WIP: we hit Act Two, managed some great consistent writing sprints around 'real life', and we didn't burn ourselves out. 🙌

Onward to Week Three we go! #WritingCommunity #amwriting

Officially my favorite thing I've done so far this week... 📚☕️🔪🐈

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Sunday afternoons are for fixing plot holes and stealing snoogles.
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Week One of my non-specific, very low pressure, fueled almost exclusively by vibes and pumpkin pie, November writing 'challenge". 😅

In an ideal world, I'd like to have the first act drafted by the end of the month. If I don't make that... eh. At least I'm having fun. 🙃 #writingcommunity #writerlife

It's always spooky season if you try hard enough. 🥲

Just hit 5k in my newest bubblegum horror WIP... and I'm falling in love with these characters already (sorry my darlings, in advance for what I'm about to do to you 😈🩸⭐️🩷)

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There's nothing quite as intimidating to me as a brand new WIP.

Draft one, a blank page, and enough ideas to make my brain hurt.

And yet, is there anything more exciting or hopeful than a fresh start?

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As this gorgeous bookshop suggests... why yes, yes it does.

Hope everyone's enjoying the gift of placing pen to paper this Monday afternoon. Your words really, really matter. 🫶💕

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Officially the longest, most detailed outline I've ever written.🙌

Good grief, I hope all this hard work pays off.

🤞🏻solid pacing, satisfying arcs, and a plot that actually stays on the rails🤞🏻 (I mean, as much as a campy, 2000s horror can).

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How is my favorite month almost over already!? 😭🎃✨

Ahhh, thank you!!

When perpetual loser, Harri, survives a notorious LA serial killer, fame finally comes knocking--until work-bitch Mia survives too. Now Harri must decide what she's willing to do to stay in the spotlight, & if she's a true final girl or just another starving monster. #GhostPit #H #A #agented

Just me, the pouring rain, and the neighbor’s Halloween lights this morning. Time to finish this outline.

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When I found this sticker I squealed. Out loud. In a near-silent bookstore. 🥹😍👻🚪📚 It was worth the momentary blush, though, since now it can lift my *ahem* spirits, every single day. #writingcommunity #horrorcommunity

This outline is consuming my every waking thought.

That's normal, right?

RIGHT?!

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Hi, my name is Carly, and my toxic traits include (but are not limited to): writing huge stream-of-conciousness outlines my agent has to interpret, indulging in an imposter syndrome spiral between projects, and habitually killing off the 'favorite' character.

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brb just realizing I live in the wrong house 😐💀

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Late to the party as usual... 😂🩷

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The plotting of my next bubblegum horror is well underway… I can’t wait to drench my 2000s Hollywood gals in buckets of blood (maybe it’s corn syrup, maybe it isn’t 😈🪣💕) #WritingCommunity #HorrorCommunity

Best. Day. Ever. 📚

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I'd bet a good chunk of $$$ that I know what's hiding in here... 😂👀mostly 'cause it sits on my nightstand all year long. Any guesses? #WritingCommunity #bookshopday #bookshop #bookblinddate #blinddatebook

After a much needed weekend of rest, reflection, and recuperation I'm ready to take on one heck of week. Wish me luck. This one's shaping up to be wild. 👀 #WritingCommunity #writerlife #authorlife

The Horror Moth PTA women have quite the arsenal at their disposal… 😈🛼💋💄💅

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Welp… I’ve found my happy place. 🥹⛲️📖 #writingcommunity #writer #booklover #horrorcommunity #horrorbooks

A well-earned piping hot beverage to celebrate a fantastical sort of week... #writingcommunity #writer #writerlife