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Another round of Camp Nano Shame

Brought to me, by my arch-nemesis, Reality.Photo by Trà My on UnsplashHappy Tuesday, friends. April and Camp Nanowrimo are right around the corner and I am feeling the shame. Yes, I thought I was going to join in this round. No, I am not. Am I disappointed? You bet! But more by my continued insistence on over-scheduling butting into Reality.Yeah, Reality gets a capital "r", every time.Am I ready

3rd Time's the Charm - Now Available for Pre-Order!

 So excited to share not only the cover for 3rd Time's the Charm, but also a Pre-Order link (with a discount!). it was truly a thrill to spend time with Nick and John and expand on their original short story to novella length. I hope you enjoy reading the story as much as I enjoyed rewriting it.Tired of relationships gone bad, Doctor Nick Davros has sworn off dating. Between his student loans and

Guess who’s coming to JMS Books?

Yep. Two of my favorite couples, Nick Davros and John Turner from 3rd Times the Charm, and Grant Singer and Craig Brower from Stormy Weather,  will soon be back in publication,  revised and expanded to novella length, and available at JMS Books!Many of you know I was first published in 2007. More than a few years before what we could call the “big boom” in MM popularity. A lot of my early work

Do you have a minimally viable plan?

It’s been a tough week at Chez Munder, friends. TOUGH. On all fronts. Usually, I can squeak by when life needs my attention. Maybe my emotions are out of whack, but I’m totally crushing my word count. Or, maybe my writing is lagging, but I’m rocking the home responsibilities. This week was an all-around ass kicker and I’m mentally, emotionally, and physically beat.Did you notice I broke my chain

It was nice while it lasted

 Yes! *dorky fist pump* It's here! The clouds parted, the birds sang, I finished editing this novella from hell! That lasted about 30 seconds. Then I realized the reason I've been procrastinating on this so damn hard is because it not only needs a rewrite on the ending, but at least 3 more scenes to make sense. *head desk*LikeCommentShare

Ready to join me for #TheWalkingWriter?

Happy Thursday, y'all! After I shared one of my big, bucket list goals--to complete The Crazy Horse Memorial Volksmarch in 2022--I received quite a few emails and comments which circled around the same question: how will I, as a blind person, train and build strength in order to complete the walk?My stock answer to most "how do I" questions is pretty standard and runs along the lines of: the same

#MonthlyMotivation

 The end of Q1 2021 is getting closer! *cue the theme from the movie Jaws* How are you doing on your Q1 goals? I've been making some slow, but steady progress in some areas, but it's time to buckle down and finish this novella!

Ready to join in the next round of the HB90 Method?

 I’ve always loved to plan and set goals. I never learned how to turn these plans and goals into effective action until 2018 when I found Sarra Cannon and the HB90 Method. Does that sound a little incredible? It’s true.I shared a little about Sarra and the HB90 Method back in December, but the live class had already closed. I wanted to post early enough this quarter that anyone interested could

Happy Paczki Day!

 Otherwise known as Fat Tuesday. I've mentioned a few times before *just* how many states I've lived and worked in. Over 17 at last count. But in all of those states, nowhere is Paczki Day celebrated more than right here in Michigan where box after box of the treat are brought in to work places across the state and shared.If you are unfamiliar with the paczki and its history, here's a 1 minute

Bring it on, email marketers. I'm ready for you!

February. It's my new January. Think I’m joking? I’m really not. Today is February 9th and I’m pleased to (regally) announce, I’m ready for my new year to start. Ha! Ever feel that way?There always seems to be so much to *do* in January. It’s the start of the year, it’s the start of new plans, it’s the come down from the holidays. It’s cold where I live, people. There is snow. But February? Baby,