Leigh Landry

One of my most valuable skills is my ability to move right on to the next project once I finish one. It's how I get sh*t done, and it's a vital skill for a freelancer. The downside is it can be so easy to forget (or ignore) the need to celebrate accomplishments. And truly, it IS a need, especially for writers who spend their days correcting their work and asking other folks for feedback on what to change/correct. Even the most respectful, constructive feedback can pile up in the back of your mind and get internalized as negative messages. (And we aren't even talking about negative reviews or submission rejections!) An easy way to balance out that negativity is to invite plenty of positive energy into your life by celebrating your successes. Unfortunately, some of us (*cough*) weren't born celebrators or didn't grow up in an environment where things were celebrated, and we need to actually work and develop tools to help us learn how to PAUSE and revel in our achiev...

Happy First Blog Post Friday! I couldn't think of a better way to kick off this blog than with a little get-to-know-me post. So, here you go! Five fun facts about yours truly: I have a mega monstrous potty mouth. I try to keep it in check online, but I make no promises when I'm watching football or driving. Brownies, not cake. I don't enjoy cake. I do like sweet things (caaaandy), but I'd usually rather have chips or fries than dessert. I really struggle with habits & routines, and I actually like change. As a kid, I used to hide in my room and rearrange all of my furniture every few months. Jennifer Crusie was my romance gateway author. Been chasing HEAs ever since. I was a cheerleader in middle school. This was probably a mistake on someone's part, although I do still love to cheer on my friends & writer buddies!