Blog Archives — McKenzie Lynn Tozan

Blog, Entertainment, Friday Publishing Round-Up, Personal Achievements, Trends

It’s the “Almost Halloween” Friday Round-Up!

TGIF, friends! I hope you had a wonderful week! This week, I had the pleasure of writing in entertainment and reflecting on my poetry, in addition to my usual trending pieces. Enjoy!

Blog, Friday Publishing Round-Up, Personal Achievements, Trends

Birthday Weekend Round-Up!

Happy Friday, friends! Here are TWO weeks’ worth of content; I hope you enjoy these! In the meantime, tell me about your favorite things this fall, and how you’re preparing for NaNoWriMo!

Blog, Friday Publishing Round-Up, Personal Achievements, Uncategorized

A Birthday Saddle & A Friday Round-Up!

TGIF, friends! This week was my daughter’s fifth birthday, and I also did a little writing! I hope your week was wonderful!

Blog, Craft, My Poems, My Writing Challenges

New Poem “In Nature” & The Prompt Behind It

Happy Writing Prompt Wednesday! Here is my poem and the prompt I used to write it, plus a little love for Ecopoetics. Enjoy!

Blog, My Writing Challenges, Trends, Writing and Publishing Tips

Tuesday Motivation: Is This Your Year to Write Your First Book?

Happy Tuesday, friends! Today, I’m talking about choosing NOW to write that “thing” you’ve always wanted to write, whether it be a poem or a novel or a memoir… And I’m also sharing some tips for preparing for NaNoWriMo (and even hiring yours truly as a Writing Coach). Enjoy!

Blog, Friday Publishing Round-Up, Personal Achievements

A Very Long Week, Poetry Games, & A Friday Night Round-Up!

Happy Friday, friends! Here’s a little about my week, a Poetry Game challenge, and a round-up of my publications from the week! Enjoy!

Blog, Entertainment, Literary Scene, Trends

Are You Telling Me—I Could Go for a Writer’s Retreat at Stephen King’s House?

Great news! Stephen and Tabitha King are talking about converting their iconic Maine home into a writer’s archive AND writer’s retreat! Here’s what I know so far. Enjoy!

Blog, Craft, My Poems, My Writing Challenges

“A Sleeping Octopus Changes Color While Dreaming” & The Prompt Behind It

Happy Writing Prompt Wednesday! Here is my latest poem, “A Sleeping Octopus Changes Color While Dreaming,” and the writing prompt behind it. Give it a try, and send it to me for a read!

Blog, Entertainment, Literary Scene, Trends

Tell Me Now: Is Harry Potter Coming to NYC?

Fellow Potterheads! Is Harry Potter coming to NYC? Here’s what I know so far. Enjoy!

Blog, Motivation, Trends, Writing and Publishing Tips

Tuesday Motivation: How Can We Keep a “Manifest Mindset” in the World of Freelance?

Tuesdays are for motivation! This week, I’m tackling the mindset of manifestation, and how we can keep seeing opportunities for what they are in this big, competitive world of freelance.

Blog, Entertainment, Food - Family - Fitness, Friday Publishing Round-Up, Literary Scene, Personal Achievements, Trends

“The Hunt for Red [Starbucks]” & A Friday Round-Up

Join me in my search of all things Halloween and Pennywise at Starbucks! Plus, here’s my weekly round-up of publications ICYMI and would like to get caught up!