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I thought I was going to have more to say, to wrap up this month. I thought I would have nearly finished writing another book by now, but instead I’ve hardly written anything this month. In fact, I tried to extend my deliberate break from writing, but then I ended up plotting out a brand new five-book fantasy romcom series instead of letting my brain rest. And yet, I’ve struggled to actually write any of it, even though it was supposed to be “for fun.”

It’s a frustrating situation to be in as...

A lot of things happened this month.

• I put my first book on preorder.
• I put my next two books on preorder as well.
• I got a proof copy of my first paperback; I got to hold my own, real book in my own, real hands. I may have cried.
• I also set up my author website, and tried promoting my books on social media—but I hate doing that and I’m terrible at it.

August was supposed to be something of a recovery month for me after having drafted a book and a half in the previous six weeks. I wanted to...