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This book is part memoir, part writing instruction/inspiration. I didn‘t think the two aspects were well connected, and I wasn‘t enthusiastic about either one. The memoir was interesting, but it was told in such a non-chronological way that I was frequently confused. The writing part seemed shallow at first, but as it continued I did find some gems.

I was a HUGE fan of FLB‘s teen books when I was a teen, so maybe I expected more.

This book was very much a memoir focusing on how this author uses her personal experiences to inform her fiction. The title intrigued me because I have wanted to be a writer myself for so long. I have never read her other work, so I can't speak to her creative writing style. The book did inspire me and help stir up some motivation with exercise ideas. And isn't that what you need out of any writing tutorial?

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Look at the surprise care package that arrived from @hermyknee in the mail today! 💕

I was so touched! 🤗 You have no idea how much I absolutely need to read that book. My writing has been stifled for years because of my own inner gunk. Thank you for the adorable mug, the perfect tea (you remembered I only do tea), the cute bookmark that made made me laugh, and the sober card. 💜 You are an incredible friend!

Finding Frida in my library book makes me ridiculously happy.

Picked up two books at the library and can‘t decide which to read first.

My cat refuses to offer an opinion.