Welcome, everyone! I'm so excited to be interacting with you all here. I think this is a good solution for those that don't love the distraction of Facebook but find Slack cumbersome! I wanted to share my desk setup for the fall. I have pretty bad ADHD and find that having a clean, cozy desk really helps me to stay focused and on task. It's also fall here in the Pacific Northwest, so I had to have all the autumnal vibes in my decor! Share below! What does your desk or writing setup look like?!

This is one of my favorite things to geek out about with authors! Every author ends up building their own little “tech stack”. . . the set of tools and softwares you rely on to keep your books, marketing, and business running smoothly. I'd love to know: - What tools are you using right now? (Ex: Notion, Trello, BookFunnel, MailerLite, Canva, etc.) - Where do you feel stuck or like you need suggestions? Sometimes the best recommendations come from other authors who’ve already tested what works (and what doesn’t). Let’s compare notes!

When you sit down to write, what’s your go-to drink? Coffee, tea, water, or something else? (I’m always curious about writers’ habits!)

What project management tool should I use as an author? This is a question I get asked just about weekly! Honestly. . . it's the one you will use. 📝 If you love digital: - Trello → simple, visual boards (great for seeing your book from draft to publish). - Asana → more structure, recurring tasks (helpful if you juggle multiple books). - Notion → customizable and powerful (if you like to build your own systems). If you’re more pen + paper: - A simple planner or notebook with a weekly “to-do” spread works just as well! 👉 Start small: write down every task in one place. Give those tasks due dates. Reverse engineer from your due date or current writing project. Then choose ONE tool to track your next book project. Don’t overcomplicate it! Clarity beats complexity every time. You would be surprised at how simple some systems are for big-time authors. But the key is they stay consistent! What tool are you using right now (or curious to try)?

One of the most powerful things you can do as an author is to figure out who your readers are—not just “anyone who likes books,” but the specific people who connect most with your stories. 👉 Quick tip: Think of 1–2 real people who would love your book. Write down what they read, where they hang out online, and what makes them excited to pick up a new story. That becomes the start of your “reader profile.” When you know who you’re talking to, your marketing (and writing!) feels so much clearer. Who do you imagine when you picture your ideal reader?