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The Hand We're Dealt
There are moments in life that make us question so many things. June 1, 2021 - I blamed myself. I sat staring at my child, wondering what I'd done wrong. What had I done to cause this. I thought back and went down the checklist. I'd taken my prenatals, I never missed an appointment, I ate healthy, exercised and got proper sleep. I talked to her and told her what a great big sister she was going to get. I had a natural (not by choice!) birth and she was absolutely perfect. We'
aimeepinard
Jan 123 min read


Type 1: Our First Year
Caterpillars do not simply become butterflies by wrapping themselves in a nice little cocoon and taking a long nap. They must go through...
aimeepinard
May 30, 20224 min read


What Year is It?
I remember the days leading up to my decision to write my first book. I can still feel the anxious excitement as I skimmed over the words...
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Jul 9, 20213 min read


Changes and More Changes
I don’t want to do this. I don’t want to do this. I don’t want to do this. One month ago today, I was sitting beside my baby in an ER...
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Jul 1, 20213 min read


Do Your Research
It started with a voicemail. I am not a "talk on the phone" person - I truly loathe it and avoid having to speak on the phone at all...
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Apr 28, 20214 min read


A Year in Review
As an indie author, I constantly struggle with the “marketing” aspect of this job. While I love having complete creative control, the...
aimeepinard
Dec 14, 20204 min read


The Book Business
The success of a writer is often, if not exclusively subjective.
You cannot guarantee that PEOPLE will want to read your book.
aimeepinard
Sep 25, 20204 min read


So, You Want to Self-Publish?
When I’d set out to write my very first novel, I had very little knowledge about… well ANYTHING in the industry. When I’d written about 3/4
aimeepinard
Aug 31, 20205 min read


The Self-help that Actually Helps
In the days BC (before Corona), I was buzzing with life as we all were. Rushing around without the slightest clue of what lay ahead but...
aimeepinard
May 22, 20204 min read


Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing
I’m sure if you’re fresh out-of-the-womb of writing your very first novel, you think the hard part MUST be over. You’re wrong. The...
aimeepinard
Dec 26, 20193 min read


Get Your Sh*t Together
Whether you’re just working on your very first manuscript or carving through your tenth, each one has it’s own set of rules. It’s a...
aimeepinard
Dec 26, 20193 min read
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