I don’t know about all of you but the end of August and the beginning of September only ushered in chaos around here. Those days when nothing can get done because you’re driving all over to appointments? Those happened. The days when you have too much “household” stuff on your plate to do anything else?... Continue Reading →
July 2026 Progress Check
We have officially made it through July. We’ve entered into those months of the year that always seem to run together for me while also being favorites. The weather may eventually start to cool, the pumpkin flavored everything will come out, and the family oriented holidays will make their big arrivals. Before we get there,... Continue Reading →
June 2026 Check-In
Hi, friends, and happy July! July is always one of my favorite months because it’s the official halfway point of the year. There’s plenty of time left to get things done and lots of things are starting to seem like they’re accomplished. It’s just a nice check in spot. So, let’s do that. As a... Continue Reading →
May Progress Check
After a slow April, I knew I wanted to put some time back into my writing in May and really find my flow again. That requires a lot of dedication and focus, sometimes. It involves fighting against my instinct to just grab a book and read when I have time to sit down. I end... Continue Reading →
January 2026 Check-In
Good Morning and Happy February, everyone! By now, you probably already know how this works. I, a part-time independent author of 13 available titles, will now break down my progress for the month of January 2026. This is done for a few reasons, not the least of which is to actually make sure I got... Continue Reading →
2025 Wrap Up and 2026 Goals
Well, we’ve reached the end. 365 days since we sat down and decided on goals for the year. That means it’s time to look back on how we did and set some more goals for 2026. Let’s start with my 2025 goals From the top, I guess. Create at least 2 new story ideas. I... Continue Reading →
Reading Goals
Let’s talk about Reading Goals. Note: This post will be cross-posted to both my personal blog (tabathashipleybooks.com) and our reading channel (alltherightreads.com). Follow us on both platforms so you never miss anything! I was always a voracious reader, even as a kid. But I didn't realize how much I read until I started tracking my... Continue Reading →
