Nope, nope, nopeee. How is it November? GUYS, I’m freaking out here. A year ago, Vinspire Publishing asked to publish my book, and now, in less than 15 days, Teal Paisley Tights releases to the world. I’m thoroughly freaked.

Pinch me. And I have about a million things to do. And by the way, I also just switched jobs on top of it all. So a LOT is going on.

So if I look more frazzled than usual…it’s the caffeine. Oh, wait. I don’t drink coffee. So, it’s me.

What I’m Being Inspired By

Current Jam:

This song from the Pirates of the Caribbean with its heavy concentration of strings just entrances me. The even keel of the music with the moving melody draws just the right amount of inspiration to the surface. Sometimes it pulls me from my writing, and I dance myself around my apartment.

I love music like that. I also love this entire YouTube playlist.

Current Food:

Nothing is so good to me as German Goulash. I write this to you after consuming a large serving of this deliciousness. I’m telling you these flavors just are such savory goodness that I can’t even.

I’d do it again and again. I need to learn how to do it myself. Haha.

Current Read:

Happy sigh, if you haven’t read Pepper Basham, what are you even doing with your life? She’s just got such a swoony style with some of the greatest kisses ever written. Of course, this shy couple is really holding out on me.

Current Obsession:

GAHHHHH. Can you blame me? I’ve been sleeping with this on my nightstand since my copies arrived. I still cannot even begin to fathom that I am a real, live published author.

Really. It’s really weird.

Current Quote:

I do love L. M. Montgomery. Although Anne was not my favorite of hers, I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed Montgomery’s writing style, and this quote is lovely. But better yet, you can buy this print from WhiteCellarDoor on Etsy.

(I’m not affiliated with this seller, but I do love this print)

What’s Inspiring YOU?

I’d love to know what’s inspiring you as we smoosh into November. Is it the upcoming holidays? The stunning leaves? Cool wind caresses?