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Finally managed to get some stitch markers up on my website. Here are just a few. I've got ring ones and locking ones, so you can take your pick. #stitchmarkers #knittingaddict #crochetersofinstagram

Been having fun experimenting with #microcrochet and have some super cute things in the shop, but I ran out of my earring cards. Have to print more, but you can get these @canalquarterarts along with tons of other art and handmade treasures. #microcrochetjewellery #fxbgva

The weather is miserable outside, so I'm going to stay toasty warm and work on some micro crochet earrings among other things. #microcrochetjewellery #grannysquares #crochetersofinstagram

The Internet: Did you know that shiba inus are the breed that is genetically closest to wolves? Me: Well, I pulled half a mole out the mouth of mine the other day, so yeah, that tracks.

I've been making a lot of these stitch markers lately, but I haven't put them on my website yet. That's on my to do list for this week. Today, I'm taking a break from knitting. But the cast-on is coming. #stitchmarkers #knittingaddict #handspunyarn

Meredith R. Stoddard 5/5/20 Meredith R. Stoddard 5/5/20

Stream of Consciousness exercise

Trying the Stream of Consciousness exercise from Creative Writer’s Notebook. I am clearly no James Joyce, but I don’t hate the way this one turned out.

Meredith R. Stoddard 5/5/20 Meredith R. Stoddard 5/5/20

Office Hours: Setting and Stream of Consciousness

My weekly livestream where you can catch up on all the things happening around the shed. This week I talk about setting and things to capture when trying to capture setting. And try my hand a stream of consciousness writing. Guest starring wee Fergus the chihuahua, and my new Google Home device that may or may not survive in my office.

Meredith R. Stoddard 4/28/20 Meredith R. Stoddard 4/28/20

Office Hours: What is the True North for your book?

My weekly tour through what’s going on with my writing, and productivity as well as keeping my family sane through lockdown. This week I’m talking about theme and why it’s important for your story and how it can help productivity.

Meredith R. Stoddard 4/21/20 Meredith R. Stoddard 4/21/20

Office Hours: Plotting, Re-plotting and Artists Setting Boundaries

In which I talk about how Book 4 is coming along, discuss the whole plotter vs. pantser debate and say a few words about art vulnerability and boundaries.

Meredith R. Stoddard 4/14/20 Meredith R. Stoddard 4/14/20

Office Hours: Corn dogs & Couscous

In which I talk about productivity, character development, Outlaner, and going a little stir crazy. Pardon the technical issues at the beginning. You can’t see it, but my computer was going a little crazy.

Meredith R. Stoddard 4/7/20 Meredith R. Stoddard 4/7/20

Office Hours: It's okay if you're not as productive.

In which I talk about why you might not be super productive during lockdown and that’s okay. Also, catch up on what I’m reading and crafting.

Meredith R. Stoddard 4/7/20 Meredith R. Stoddard 4/7/20

Office Hours: Quarantine Tales

What’s New:

My Stay at Home book sale is still going on. That’s 3 books for 3 bucks, so tell a friend.
Books are now available at ALL major ebook retailers and services like Overdrive and Scribd. Below are links to universal pages that you can use to find the books at your preferred ebook retailer or lender

Meredith R. Stoddard 3/24/20 Meredith R. Stoddard 3/24/20

Office Hours: Why are all these people in my office?

Today, I did the first of what I hope will be a regular live stream to connect with readers. This was on my Facebook page, and in the Kettle Holler Literary Society group, but I’ll share it here so you can watch. Feel free to drop me a line if you have feedback on any of the topics I discuss here or any questions you might have. Notes and links to books mentioned below.