creative writing
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In my last post, I talked about the other side of self-publishing—the part that isn’t glamorous, the part that doesn’t always get shared. What I didn’t realize at the time was that post was only the beginning of a much larger conversation about change. Over the past year and a half, my life has shifted… Read more
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From Childhood Scribbles to a Family of Creators If you had asked eight-year-old me what I wanted to be when I grew up, the answer would have been simple:A writer. An artist. Maybe both, if the universe was feeling generous. I used to spend hours drawing characters and writing stories no one asked for—but I… Read more
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The Importance of Slowing Down: A Hard Lesson in Book Formatting Publishing a book—especially a children’s book—is one of the most exciting moments for any author. After months of writing, revising, and polishing, that final upload to KDP feels like crossing the finish line of a marathon. Recently, I experienced this firsthand while preparing my… Read more
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We all walk with shadows. We are made of both light and dark, and for us to function as whole, honest beings, we have to let the darkness speak. Doubt, fear, guilt—these aren’t flaws; they’re warnings, whispers, reminders of where we’ve been and what we still carry. But when we shove those feelings aside… when… Read more
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Diving Into My Creative Process: The Journey Behind Far From Oz When I first began writing Far From Oz in 2012, I didn’t realize how deeply the story would mirror my own journey of growth and healing. The series was inspired by some of my favorite classic tales—The Wizard of Oz, Neverland, and Alice Through… Read more
Jennifer Lee (Author) 