Category: Author & Mother
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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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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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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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From Midlife Dreams to Bestseller Lists
Hello, dear friends and fellow dream chasers! I’m reaching out from my little writing nook, filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and joy. Yesterday marked a landmark in my journey as a writer—a journey I embarked on in the middle chapters of my own life, fueled by dreams and the boundless possibility of reinvention.…
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Dream Chasers
Happy Friday, everyone! As we wrap up another week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the projects and dreams we’ve been shelving for “someday.” You know the ones I’m talking about—the novel you’ve wanted to write, the painting you’ve envisioned, the business idea that’s been simmering in the back of your mind. Today, I’m…
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From Fabumom to Award Finalist: My Author Journey Continues
Hello, Fabulous Readers! Today, I’m beyond thrilled to share a milestone that marks a new chapter in my life – the release of my very first audiobook, “Every Night Has A Dawn”. But let’s rewind a bit. Remember back in 2010 when I started the Fabumom blog? It was a small space on the internet…
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Best Debut Novel Finalists
I am honored to share the exciting news that Every ‘Night Has A Dawn’ has been named a category FINALIST for Best Debut Fiction in the prestigious 2023 American Writing Awards! This honor is not just a testament to my storytelling but also a celebration of the incredible journey that led to this point. I…
Author Rachel Valencourt 