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How I Use My Bullet Journal Every Month

July 31, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall Leave a Comment

I don’t remember when I started bullet journaling, but it was sometime after I had kids. My brain felt too chaotic, and I needed something more “personal” than a regular old planner. Now, it’s a regular part of my daily (and monthly) routine.  But it isn’t Pinterest worthy (I write, even as I plan to share this on Pinterest).  And it’s even simpler than it was when I wrote this post about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Journaling, Personal Development, Work From Home Tagged With: bullet journal, busy moms, creativity, goals, inspiration, journal, organization, personal development, productivity, task list

“I want to know more about your creative process.”

July 29, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall Leave a Comment

life zoomed out

The more I talk about my writing and my work, the more I keep hearing things like:  I love learning about how people write.  I never knew that about the publishing process! I’m obsessed with hearing how people create the things they do.  It doesn’t matter if it’s art, writing, music, or any other "creative outlet," people are intrigued by how "creativity" works and what it looks like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Random musings, Writing tips Tagged With: blogging, creative process, creativity, life zoomed out, messy middle, publishing, real life

Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Interview with Author Lisa Maggiore

July 9, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

Interview with Author Lisa Maggiore

Author Lisa Maggiore always knew she wanted to write, but growing up, she never encountered authors and struggled to see it as a realistic path, especially after giving birth to her oldest daughter and being a single parent at age 20. Still, she never fully let go of her writing dream. While building a 20-year career in social work, she continued to tinker with ideas and stories, keeping that … [Read more...]

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Big News: I Have a Book Contract!

May 15, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

book contract about Charlotte Corday

I’m still pinching myself. It still doesn’t feel real. But, if I’m being honest with you all, I don’t think it’ll feel real until I’m actually holding the book in my hands… my young adult historical fantasy, Becoming Charlotte Corday, is being published by Apprentice House Press in the spring of 2027! I officially signed the book contract this past March. The journey to this contract has been a … [Read more...]

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Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Interview with Author J.P. Lee

February 19, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

J.P. Lee isn’t shy about sharing her journey to publication. With her debut novel set for release in the spring of 2026, she has opened the curtains to her writing process and sneak peeks about her YA Fantasy, Shift, over on her Instagram. But she didn’t always talk publicly about her writing. While she’s always enjoyed reading and writing, J.P. long treated it like a hobby. After her son … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews with Creative Moms, Work From Home, Writing tips, Writing, Books, & Resources Tagged With: author, creativity, fantasy book, interview, interviews with creative moms, jp lee, more than mom, motherhood, writing advice, young adult fiction

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  • How I Use My Bullet Journal Every Month July 31, 2026
  • “I want to know more about your creative process.” July 29, 2026
  • Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Interview with Author Lisa Maggiore July 9, 2026
  • Big News: I Have a Book Contract! May 15, 2026
  • Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Interview with Author J.P. Lee February 19, 2026

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Multi-genre author. 📚BECOMING CHARLOTTE CORDAY, a YA historical fantasy coming 4/27/2027 from Apprentice House Press

What’s something I want people to know about writi What’s something I want people to know about writing? The first draft is NEVER the final draft. #authoraugust26 #WritingProcess #MyWritingLife
Sometimes the most powerful writing I’ve done… has Sometimes the most powerful writing I’ve done… has been for myself. How I’ve used letter writing in my own writing journey over on Substack! #WriteForYourself #WritingJourney #MomLife
Am I toying with a book idea involving shipwrecks? Am I toying with a book idea involving shipwrecks? Yes, yes, I am… I have zero idea what will come out of this seed of an idea, but I know where I’m starting. Thanks @leelanaubooks for the great book finds!! #indiebookstores #AuthorsOfInsta #NonfictionReads
What’s my writing process like and does it change What’s my writing process like and does it change from book to book? Well, let me tell you 💖#authoraugust26 #WritingLife #YAbooks #Journaling
Some of my most fulfilling writing is the kind I n Some of my most fulfilling writing is the kind I never intended to share. In my online writing workshop on August 26th, we’ll explore the letter as a form and as an exercise for exploring our voice and the place writing has in our lives. We’ll write letters—not for sending, but for saying the things we don’t usually say out loud. You’ll write to a version of yourself (past or future), or to someone in your life, in a low-pressure space designed for reflection rather than performance.Link in my bio! #WritingWorkshop #Journaling #WritrForYourself #LetterWriting
Every month on my phone, I create a new “note” to Every month on my phone, I create a new “note” to document any ideas as they come to me… let’s just say it took me forever to fall asleep last night, because the ideas kept rolling. 🥳😅😆 I’m trying to embrace the “idea generator” side of myself and roll with it! But it is 100% why I needed a nap today. #AmThinking #AuthorsOfInsta #Brainstorming #PeekInsideMyBrain
A snippet from the beginning of my YA historical f A snippet from the beginning of my YA historical fantasy, Becoming Charlotte Corday. Welcome to Anne-Marie’s new life, where she’s trying to learn about her inherited magic, in Paris circa 2005.“She zipped by the outskirts of the Eiffel Tower, and I pressed myself against the window to get a better view, but we moved too fast. “Was that a park?” I swiveled around, but the greenery disappeared from view.”#AuthorAugust26 #TeaserTuesday #HistoricalFantasy #Coming2027
Who was Charlotte Corday? The history books only s Who was Charlotte Corday? The history books only shared part of her story… my YA historical fantasy dives deeper into her life, with a magical twist. #AuthorsOfIG #AuthorAugust26 #HistoricalFantasy #AmEditing
I’m taking part in #AuthorAugust26… and I’m alread I’m taking part in #AuthorAugust26… and I’m already playing catch-up 🤣 I tried to introduce myself quickly here and share a bit about what I’m working on and my debut novel, which comes out in April 2027! Fellow writers, join me! I want to learn about you too. #WritingLife #MyBooks
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