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What's Up Wednesday

Hello readers,

I'm finally doing another WUW!! And I have a surprise at the end (:

What I'm Reading

Unfortunately, nothing. But I may have an ARC of 'Ultraviolet Catastrophe' by Jamie Grey in my hands later today!

What I'm Writing

I'm revising a WIP. And getting back to my journal.

What Inspires Me Right Now

All these contests that are about to start and all the books that are being released.

What Else I've Been Up To

Remember how I tried a hand at crowdfunding and it failed? Well I have a back up plan, even though it's minimal.

Next week I will be revealing the release date for my poetry collection. I hope you are all excited because I am!! Also I will have an official call for those who want to help. Get ready and thank you!!

Love,

Comments

Valerie Cole said…
Oooo what ARC might you have in your hands later today?

Which books are you looking forward to being released? I can't wait for Trish Doller's WHERE THE STARS STILL SHINE and Leila Sales' THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE. :)
Laura Clipson said…
I bet you're excited for your poetry release date! Good luck with your crowdfunding back up plan :)
Carrie-Anne said…
Congratulations on having your poetry published! And good luck with your WIP and journalling. I've been trying for awhile now to get back into my once-daily habit of journalling. I kept a regular journal for 20 years, and feel bad that I haven't really kept it up over the last few years.
Melissa said…
Glad you're feeling better about things. Good luck! :)
Colin Smith said…
I need to get on NetGalley or something where I can get my hands on some ARCs to read. I feel like I'm missing out on some good reads (and free books!). I hope you enjoy the one you're expecting.

Have a great week, Fida--and all the best with the book release! :D
saniya said…
I sense blog tours and blogfests coming! Congrats for all the good things happening. Looking forward to the book release. :D
Stephsco said…
Contests! They definitely take work and cause much affliction! Well, maybe not affliction so much as low grade strife :)
Christine Rains said…
Congrats on your poetry collection! I'm excited for you. :)
Simply Sarah said…
Yay! I'm so glad that your poetry collection will be published soon :)
Jaime Morrow said…
Hope you get some reading time in soon, and good luck with your WIP!
All exciting news! :)

Btw, I must admit, I had not heard of WUW before this post.
Anonymous said…
Happy writing.

I'm also stoked about upcoming contests and releases.

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