Two of my passions--writing and baking--have so much in common! Here’s what you need for both. ;) #booksky

While every family’s different, some of the challenges remain the same! As kids grow into teens and gain more independence, questions from the adults who care can feel like a lack of trust. TALK (respectfully) about what you want. LISTEN with an open heart to what your teen has to say.

The first draft of my next novel is done and sent off to my editor! #booksky

There is no one way to write a book. To be successful at writing, you need to find the system that works for YOU. I start with a theme or question. For others, it may be a character’s journey or a setting that sparks a story. To start, notice what makes you most excited and curious. #booksky

Part of my writing process is getting major plot points down on paper, moving them around, and literally seeing what works. It allows for so much flexibility! And better yet, it’s fun, too. #booksky

A crucial part of development is not teaching kids what to think, but how to think. Posing open-ended questions like these give adolescents the opportunity to reflect before someone gives them an answer, building self-confidence. #booksky

I love connecting to the characters I write, and Iast weekend visiting our local farmer’s market, I wondered what Leeta would think. Her home planet of Fure is dry and dull; this is how I imagined a tour with her would go. I had to look way up to talk to her, she’s 6.5’ tall, I’m 5’2. #booksky

Our sense of identity comes from connection with others, especially our friend group. That’s why kids being welcomed into a “club” or being closed out can be a big deal. Here are some low-key conversation starters you can try with your child to help build friendship skills and self-confidence.

Our sense of identity comes from connection with others, especially our friend group. That’s why kids being welcomed into a “club” or being closed out can be a big deal. Here are some low-key conversation starters you can try with your child to help build friendship skills and self-confidence.

I’ve been doing yoga 25+ years. Such gift to the mind, body and spirit! Take your typical typing posture, turn it inside out, and you’ve got camel pose!! My husband David took this photo of me and I made a painting. Have you ever created art based on a photo? #booksky

Social media has made it much easier for teens to be impulsive--to get back at someone immediately or participate in a new trend without a lot of time to consider it. The solution isn’t to discourage social media altogether; it’s empowering mindfulness. open.spotify.com/episode/0fUK...

1/6: Two days ago I walked into our downstairs bathroom and saw this Western Screech Owl sitting on our plant shelf right outside the window. (He has been three days now. Gone at night, back during the day.)

Writing like there’s no tomorrow. Current deadline Wednesday. Still took time to pick some luscious #blackberries in the garden. You can’t pick them without getting stuck with thorns… But it’s so worth it. #writinglife #gardening

The making of a novel. Sometimes the story, with its plots and sub plots and intercutting scenes, is so big you can’t hold it all in your head. That’s when low tech paper, pen, scissors, and a big table come in very handy. #writinglife #booksky

0 Days to Go. Today is the deadline I set to deliver the first draft of my new novel to my editor. Did I make the deadline? Can deadlines be changed? Watch to find out. #booksky #indieauthor #anniefoxauthor #firstdraft

0 Days to Go. Today is the deadline I set to deliver the first draft of my new novel to my editor. Did I make the deadline? Can deadlines be changed? Watch to find out. #booksky #indieauthor #anniefoxauthor #firstdraft

1/2: 1 day more until my first draft deadline. Today's episode is brought to you by #honeybees #honey #backyardbeekeeping #writingLife #writingfiction What do bees have to do with writing? They inspire me. To gather pollen, build combs, make honey?

2 days until my first draft deadline. Today’s episode is brought to you by #breakfast #WritingLife You do that every morning? Some version of it, yeah. Why go to all that trouble? It’s fun. That's it? And pretty and delicious and good for ya. What time’s breakfast served? Come on over now.

1/2: 3 days until my first draft deadline. Today’s episode is brought to you by #clouds made by Nature and photographed by this human. #writinglife #naturephotography Why clouds? Because they're amazing, ever-changing and self-editing. Are you saying you wish your first draft would edit itself?

4 days until my first draft deadline. Today’s episode is brought to you by #trees (the real and the imaginary) #writinglife #naturephotography #ArtMadeByAHuman Four days? Not much time left, Annie. Know what I love best about trees? You’re gonna tell me even I don’t respond. #booksky

1/2: 5 days until my first draft deadline. Today’s episode is brought to you by Gracie’s Smiles #WritingLifestyle #doglife Your dog is so cute! Yeah, she’s sweet Is she helping you work on your draft? She warms my feet That wasn’t the question She gives me moral support Also not what I asked

6 days until my first draft deliverable. Today’s writing break is brought to you by #BakingLove. #WritingLife #WritingLifestyle You’re baking instead of working on your novel?! YES and NO. Meaning what? Yes, it’s true, while I’m baking I’m not writing. (Except during the dough rise, like now.) 1/2

7 days til my first draft deliverable. So why aren’t you writing, Annie? I am! I just needed a break. If you used AI you wouldn’t need breaks. Yeah… uh… not gonna do that. Today’s writing break is brought to you by the color #purple (no I’m not stealing the title for my new novel) #writinglife

Last Saturday we stood up for #JusticeForSurvivors (David Fox and I are in the upper left corner of the first E. (See us?) #sanfrancisco #democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanBanner

Gracie the Dog is with her favorite kids. (My favorite kids, too!) #dogs

Two Worlds Apart is a contemporary romance for people who love: ✨ Strangers to lovers ✨ Opposites attract ✨ One bedroom ✨ Mild kill her and die vibes ✨ European road trip ✨ Slow burn ✨ New Adult ✨ Small towns within a larger adventure ✨ Fade to black Now in KU! books2read.com/u/mdx7oO #Booksky 💙📚

Here with my honey pie, @davidbfox.com , part of the #HumanBanner at Ocean Beach in #SanFrancisco standing up for #Democracy

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With @anniefox.com at Ocean Beach. We’re in the first E in #Epstein #FilesToTrials

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Reporting live from the #HumanBanner at Ocean Beach #SanFrancisco with @davidbfox.com and about 1500 new friends who came out on a cool gray morning to stand up for #Democracy the #RuleOfLaw #JusticeForEpsteinSurvivors #AccountabilityForPedophiles and their enablers and… all the things!

@davidbfox.com and I are ready to join the #HumanBanner at Ocean Beach SF #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles