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My Journey to the Last Book in a Trilogy

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From lonely kid finding hope in books to author creating hope for readers. The themes and real-life events that shaped The Fellowship Dystopia trilogy

Published December 15, 2025
Categorized as My Writing Journey, The Fellowship Dystopia Trilogy Tagged And When I Wake, forces of antagonism, If I Should Die, Lynette M. Burrows, My Soul to Keep

First Lines From Books that Celebrate December Holidays

The cover of Seasons of Wonder, edited by Paula Guran has an image of a woman riding a halter-wearing polar bear across a snowy sceen toward a tall ice structure that looks vaguely like a castle

Speculative fiction holiday stories do exist! Here are first lines from a few you may find interesting enough to buy. Which one is your holiday read?

Published December 8, 2025
Categorized as Fantasy, First Lines, Holidays, Science Fiction Tagged December holidays, first lines, Lynette M. Burrows

When a Plot Twist Changes Your Plans

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Learn how Lynette managed a plot twist in her life and why she changed the publication date of book 3 in the Fellowship Dystopia, And When I Wake.

Published December 1, 2025
Categorized as About Me, About My Books, And When I Wake, Inspiration and Motivation, My Writing Journey Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, when life interrupts writing goals

Powerful Ways You Can Have an Overflowing Thankful Jar

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Gratitude isn’t just for Thanksgiving Day. Build your gratitude muscle in just 2 minutes a day. See how a little thanks can transform your life.

Published November 24, 2025
Categorized as Gratitude, Health, Holidays Tagged Gratitude Jar, Inspirations, Lynette M. Burrows, Thanksgiving Day

The Survival Skill You Need is Creativity

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Creativity is much more than art. It’s a way of thinking and seeing things differently. It allows us to solve problems, no matter what that problem is.

Published November 17, 2025
Categorized as Creativity, Inspiration and Motivation Tagged creativity, Imagination, survival

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