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It’s okay to Crash Out
This month hasn’t exactly gone as planned. I came down with a cold that knocked me off my feet. The words for my WIP just wouldn’t come, no matter how many times I opened my manuscript. And to top it all off, a wildfire was burning way too close to home. Between the congestion, the…
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Becoming
I didn’t finish my first book until I was 45. Not because I didn’t love writing. Not because I lacked stories to tell. But because life was full. A business to grow. A family to care for. And a quiet voice whispering, “There isn’t enough time in the day to chase dreams.” But somewhere between…
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2025: A Year to Flourish
There’s something exciting about the start of a new year—a clean slate, a fresh chapter—that feels like an invitation to do something that both challenges and excites you. This year, I’m stepping into that invitation with intention, guided by my word for 2025: Flourish. This year isn’t going to be about cramming more onto an…
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Just Believe
Now that Thanksgiving has passed and I’ve celebrated the launch of my third book, I’ve been reflecting on everything this past year has brought. It’s hard to believe that just over a year ago, I was preparing to release my first novel, Every Night Has a Dawn. What started as a single book grew into…
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The Journey from Dream to Reality: How I Wrote and Released a Trilogy
When I first sat down with a blank screen five years ago, I had no idea where the journey would take me—or how much it would change me. Writing my award winning Winds of Change Trilogy while being a mom and entrepreneur wasn’t just a creative challenge; it was a lesson in perseverance, time management,…
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From Dream to Trilogy
As a little girl, I remember getting lost in stories, imagining characters and places that felt as real as the world outside my window. Writing a book felt like a far-off dream, something other people did. But sometimes, the things we think are too big for us have a way of pulling us in anyway.…
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Reflecting on a Journey to Neah Bay 🌟
As I near the finish line of my third novel, Twilight’s Brightest Star, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on a research trip that profoundly shaped my writing journey. 📚✨ In 2023, while I was nearly finished with Every Night Has a Dawn, I felt an undeniable pull to Neah Bay, WA—a place…
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Hello September
September has been a whirlwind—a beautiful reminder that even the most far-off dreams can take root and flourish, no matter when or how you start. Recently, my book Twilight’s Hidden Truth was honored with a Literary Titan Book Award for Coming of Age, and it feels surreal to say that out loud. It’s the kind…
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How Following Your Passion Can Change Everything
Can we just take a moment to acknowledge how wild this past year has been? I mean, seriously, this time last year, I was in the thick of dreaming and hustling, just hoping to get my first novel out into the world. And now—well, here I am, reflecting on the incredible journey that’s unfolded since…
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Every Night Has A Dawn Wins Prestigious Award for Historical Fiction
Have You Ever Been Sent a Hug from Heaven? Have you ever had one of those moments where it feels like the universe is wrapping you in a warm hug? Recently, I had one of those moments, and it left me feeling incredibly grateful and humbled, and I’ll tell you why. I’m thrilled to share…
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Author Rachel Valencourt 