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MY FAVORITE THINGS
HI THERE! I'M SARA
I’m a mama of two, blogger and CEO, writer of fantastical stories, and a big-city girl trying to juggle life while chasing her writing dreams!
You’ve come to the place where I share all my favorite things, from books to writing tools, self-care to beauty, and health and wellness. I use all the products and resources on this page, which in my humble opinion, are awesome.
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WRITING BOOKS
CURRENTLY ON MY BOOKSELF
What better way to learn how to write a novel than to read a “how-to” book?
There are so many good writing books out there. Books on plot, developing characters, worldbuilding, and books covering writing A to Z. It can be overwhelming, sifting through all the choices.
Some books are geared more toward experienced writers, while others are better for beginners. Here are my favorites books, perfect for new writers.
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FUn BOOKS
WHAT I'M READING FOR FUN
Can you tell from my TBR list that I love a good YA fantasy?
I enjoy all sorts of fiction, but fantasy books are top of the list. I also have a sweet spot for book series, and I’m all in if it’s a fantasy.
I’m always looking for my next read, so send me your best recommendations. I’m open to all YA stories, and the more swoon-worthy ❤️, the better.
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MY FAVORITE TOOLS FOR WRITERS
You certainly don’t need anything fancy to write a best-selling novel, but many tools make writing easier and more fun!
If I can make things simple, I’m all for it. I searched the internet and found some of the best tools to help you write and edit your book. After trying many of them, these are my favorite.
SCRIVNER
Scrivener is the go-to writing program for many professional writers. It’s a word processor with story organization features to help you plan, plot, develop characters and create your worlds.
DABBLE
Dabble is a cloud-based writing program similar to Scrivener. Some additional features include a built-in spelling and grammar checker and the option to collaborate with a co-author.
GRAMMARLY
Grammarly is a spelling and grammar checker that also provides writing style suggestions to help you improve your sentences. It’s a great tool to use anytime you’re writing.
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MENTAL self care
STRESS LESS AND WRITE MORE
Not too long ago, life was moving a million miles per hour. I was tired, stressed, and getting nothing done. Life was passing me by, and I had to do something about it.
Meditation is something I’d tried in the past, but it wasn’t until I tried Ziva that I found a style of meditation I could fit into my crazy schedule.
Ziva is meditation for busy people. It’s simple and designed to fit into any hectic schedule. Since starting Ziva, I’ve been less stressed, more relaxed, and have more energy to write. I’m a meditator for life.
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MY BEAUTY AND HEALTHY LIVING MUST HAVES
I never really thought about the ingredients in my supplements, skincare, or make-up. I just used name brands trusting they were safe. Then I tried natural products and felt the difference right away. I initially resisted switching brands because quality comes with a higher price tag, but the research is clear – there are side effects to the toxic ingredients found in most personal care products.
Now I only use all-natural, plant-based, vegan, and cruelty-free products. Better yet, my favorite all-natural brand is also environmentally friendly, so it’s a win-win.
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NUTRITION
All my favorite nutritional supplements are plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and delicious. Including my delicious fizz, an all-natural energy drink I enjoy when I need a boost.
SKIN CARE
Good skin care is important at any age. To keep my skin healthy and glowing I use skin care products infused with Vitamin C, Vitamin E, B vitamins, and Bakuchiol, a natural alternative to retinol.
BEAUTY
When I need a little coverup, I use a vegan-formulated make-up that helps me look my best while improving my skin. That’s the benefit of all-natural beauty products.
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Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” – Buddha.
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