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Shayne Halliday

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I’m Shayne Halliday, author of the Hot Messy Self-Help Series—funny, honest books for anyone trying to adult in this chaotic world. I write about overthinking, burnout, procrastination, work, friendship, and the other plot twists life throws in without asking first.

My route to writing has included circus life, running businesses, training drive testers, and more detours than any sensible itinerary would allow. These days I travel with my husband Wayne, our Jack Russell Cookie, and a motorhome called Big Bob. I collect stories, drink coffee, and write for people whose lives rarely go according to plan.

Life’s a Mess. Laugh Anyway.

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	ALMOST PRODUCTIVE: How to Break The Procrastination Cycle Without Breaking Yourself (THE HOT MESSY SELF HELP SERIES) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	WE DON'T HANG OUT ANYMORE: Why Friendships Fade (and Why That's Okay) (THE HOT MESSY SELF HELP SERIES) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	A BURNT OUT BRAIN: The Funny, Honest Guide to Recovering from the Burnout You Didn't See Coming (THE HOT MESSY SELF HELP SERIES) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	EMPLOYED, UNSTABLE, AND SLIGHTLY PANICKED: A Realistic Guide to Jobs, Quitting, Staying, and Paying Rent Anyway (THE HOT MESSY SELF HELP SERIES) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Four Stalls, Excellent Scones, and a Proper Cup of Tea

We went to the Tarnagulla Car Boot Sale to sell some of the things still lingering in our storage shed.

When you live full-time in a motorhome, you become very aware of how much space things take up. Big Bob has his limits, and apparently keeping something because “we might need it one day” doesn’t make it any smaller.

Unfortunately, the weather had other plans for the sale. It was thoroughly washed

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BARELY ADULTING FULLY SURVIVING: A Life Skills Guide for Chronically Unprepared Young Adults (THE HOT MESSY SELF HELP SERIES)

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