A Whitewashed Tomb Hits The Shelves at First Local Book Store
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A Whitewashed Tomb Hits The Shelves at First Local Book Store

A Whitewashed Tomb hit the shelves of a local book store for the first time September 2021, when Village Books of The Woodlands, Texas, had its grand opening and agreed to a partnership with the author. “At Village Books, we believe the role of every independent bookshop is to support and celebrate its community and serve as an incubator for young readers, new writers and literary adventures.”

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Book Review: The Similars</em> By Rebecca Hanover
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Book Review: The Similars By Rebecca Hanover

I received an Advanced Reader Copy of The Similars by Rebecca Hanover at ALAAC in exchange for an honest review. When six clones join Emmaline’s prestigious boarding school, she must confront the heartbreak of seeing her dead best friend’s face each day in class.

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Press Release: Local Author Honored in 2018 Indie Book Awards
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Press Release: Local Author Honored in 2018 Indie Book Awards

A Whitewashed Tomb by Round Rock resident Rebecca Loomis has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2018. Loomis's book was nominated a finalist of the Young Author category in the 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the world’s largest not-for-profit book awards program for independent publishers and self-published authors.

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Novel Now Open for Audiobook Auditions
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Novel Now Open for Audiobook Auditions

Many of my readers have asked whether or not A Whitewashed Tomb will be made into an audiobook. The answer is yes! As of this week, narrators can audition to read A Whitewashed Tomb via ACX.com. When complete, the recording will be available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

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Book Signing at Linda’s Office Supplies
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Book Signing at Linda’s Office Supplies

I absolutely love supporting local businesses, and this particular business loves supporting local authors. Win-win! I was thrilled to do my first ever book signing at the adorable Goshen favorite, Linda's Office Supplies (closed as of 2020). I was very grateful for those in my community who stopped by to say hello and support me.

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Consistency &amp; The Slippery Muse
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Consistency & The Slippery Muse

When my dad was in the process of writing his first book, I’d see him working at it every single day, even if just for a few minutes. He’d sit there in his robe with his coffee before heading off to work, adding some small tidbit to his story. That’s cool, I’d think, but my muse doesn’t work like that.

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Alone ≠ Lonely
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Alone ≠ Lonely

Silence and “alone time” are critical components of unlocking the wealth of creativity tucked away within us. If we are in constant connection with something outside ourself, how can we give our own muse the attention it needs to speak and be heard?

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Netflix Might Not Be A Waste of Time
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Netflix Might Not Be A Waste of Time

As a writer, I sometimes fall into the temptation to think that my stories don’t matter; that they’re somehow a lesser hobby that can never compare to the important deeds done by others in more sophisticated careers paths. Every time this happens, however, I come back to the same realization: we need stories.

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Your Protagonist &amp; You
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Your Protagonist & You

Your protagonist is not you. He or she is a fictional character, a figment of your imagination, and letting go of your insecurities is one of the best things you could do for your story.

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New Skillshare Class on Story Structure
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New Skillshare Class on Story Structure

I am happy to announce the publication of my second online class, Story Structure: 8 Essentials for Outlining Your Novel or Script! Only 25 minutes long, this bite-sized course is a great way to kick writer’s block in the face and stay on track as you build your conflict towards the most emotionally satisfying climax.

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