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Writing My Own HOCUS POCUS, Working in Publishing Again, and the Final Days of Summer: September 9th’s Feature Saturday

by McKenzie | Sep 10, 2022 | Blog, Newsletter

Happy Saturday, friends! I know I usually post my Feature Fridays on—well, Fridays—but yesterday was an especially exhausting day, so I hope you’ll forgive me for posting late. A sick kiddo with a high fever, a full day of work, an unexpected editing...

An Inspirational Poem & Spooks in July: July 8th’s Feature Friday

by McKenzie | Jul 8, 2022 | Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges, Blog, Newsletter

Happy Friday and Happy July 8th, friends! I still can’t believe we’re in July already—and a week in at that! I think this week felt especially fast because of the holiday. July 4th is not celebrated in Croatia, of course, but we were already...

The Yara-Ma-Yha-Who Says Happy Birthday: Poetry & Book Publication: July 1 Friday Round-Up

by McKenzie | Jun 17, 2022 | Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges, Blog, Books, Newsletter

Hi everyone! Somehow, it’s JULY already, and I’m back! How is everyone’s summer going? I just had my 34th birthday, and tourist season is in full swing over here in Croatia. The difference this year from our 2021 summer here is that all businesses...

Where Is WHAT WE FIND IN THE DARK?: November 5th’s Feature Friday

by McKenzie | Nov 5, 2021 | Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges, Newsletter

Happy Friday, friends! How did everyone enjoy their Halloween season? October was an absolute whirlwind for me. My now-7-year-old daughter, Cadence, and now-3-year-old son, Grayson, both had their birthdays, which we celebrated on the day with a few friends and fun...

On the Hunt for Halloween & A Short Story Release: October 1st’s Feature Friday

by McKenzie | Oct 2, 2021 | Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges, Blog, Newsletter

Happy Saturday, friends! I know I’m late for Friday and for October 1st, but I’m so excited to reach out to you! How was your week? Are you doing anything special for the beginning of the Halloween season? I’ve got a big weekend ahead of me,...

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

by McKenzie | Oct 25, 2019 | Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges, Blog, Newsletter

Happy Friday, friends! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. I know in the last couple weeks I’ve been a bit off my game as far as posting regularly. I’ve had good reasons—family stuff, birthdays, travel, illness—but that doesn’t mean...
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