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I Want to Bring ‘Michigan’ Home With Me

August 10, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall Leave a Comment

Photo of Lake Michigan

I grew up going to Northern Michigan in the summer, and so has my husband. Now, my kids have ‘inherited’ these precious weeks that we spend up north with our families. We spent one week on Lake Michigan; another on Big Glen. Each time we were surrounded by family. Neither week went “according to plan,” but I’ve realized they rarely do any more, especially with so many kids under one roof.  With … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family & Lifestyle, Random musings, Travel Tagged With: lake michigan, michigan, northern michigan, travel

How I Use My Bullet Journal Every Month

July 31, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall Leave a Comment

I don’t remember when I started bullet journaling, but it was sometime after I had kids. My brain felt too chaotic, and I needed something more “personal” than a regular old planner. Now, it’s a regular part of my daily (and monthly) routine.  But it isn’t Pinterest worthy (I write, even as I plan to share this on Pinterest).  And it’s even simpler than it was when I wrote this post about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Journaling, Personal Development, Work From Home Tagged With: bullet journal, busy moms, creativity, goals, inspiration, journal, organization, personal development, productivity, task list

“I want to know more about your creative process.”

July 29, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall Leave a Comment

life zoomed out

The more I talk about my writing and my work, the more I keep hearing things like:  I love learning about how people write.  I never knew that about the publishing process! I’m obsessed with hearing how people create the things they do.  It doesn’t matter if it’s art, writing, music, or any other "creative outlet," people are intrigued by how "creativity" works and what it looks like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Random musings, Writing tips Tagged With: blogging, creative process, creativity, life zoomed out, messy middle, publishing, real life

Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Interview with Author Lisa Maggiore

July 9, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

Interview with Author Lisa Maggiore

Author Lisa Maggiore always knew she wanted to write, but growing up, she never encountered authors and struggled to see it as a realistic path, especially after giving birth to her oldest daughter and being a single parent at age 20. Still, she never fully let go of her writing dream. While building a 20-year career in social work, she continued to tinker with ideas and stories, keeping that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews with Creative Moms, Work From Home, Writing tips, Writing, Books, & Resources Tagged With: author, creativity, interview, interviews with creative moms, lisa maggiore, picture book, writing advice

Big News: I Have a Book Contract!

May 15, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

book contract about Charlotte Corday

I’m still pinching myself. It still doesn’t feel real. But, if I’m being honest with you all, I don’t think it’ll feel real until I’m actually holding the book in my hands… my young adult historical fantasy, Becoming Charlotte Corday, is being published by Apprentice House Press in the spring of 2027! I officially signed the book contract this past March. The journey to this contract has been a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Path to Publication, Writing, Books, & Resources Tagged With: book, book news, creative writing, writing, writing life, young adult

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Multi-genre author. 📚BECOMING CHARLOTTE CORDAY, a YA historical fantasy coming 4/27/2027 from Apprentice House Press

Charlotte Corday may be at the heart of my forthco Charlotte Corday may be at the heart of my forthcoming book, “Becoming Charlotte Corday,” but her story would never have been told if not for her distant relative, Anne-Marie Gessner. Anne-Marie is practical, even if she isn’t quite sure what she wants to do after high school graduation in 2005. But when she learns that she’s capable of magic, she goes hunting for how to use it… and stumbles into the past, right back to the French Revolution. #authoraugust26 #MainCharacter #MeetMyCharacters #BecomingCharlotteCorday
Tada!! Final edits of Becoming Charlotte Corday ar Tada!! Final edits of Becoming Charlotte Corday are done!!Now off to the final proofreading stage 🙌🙌🙌We’re inching closer to the finish line. 💖#HistoricalFantasy #Bookstagram #AmEditing
What’s the hardest part for me about the writing p What’s the hardest part for me about the writing process? Well, let me tell you! And when I say writing, please know I’m mostly referring to my fiction and poetry. 💖#authoraugust26 #WritingProcess #AuthorLife #Fiction
Happy Book Lovers Day! Allow me to share one of my Happy Book Lovers Day! Allow me to share one of my fav indie bookstores, @cottagebooks in Glen Arbor! I always walk out with more books than I planned to buy when I’m here 🤣 As a lifelong journaler and creator of guided journals, I knew I had to get “Our diaries, Ourselves” by @betsyrubiner when I saw it - and imagine by surprise when I saw the author had signed it! 😍Happy reading today everyone! #NationalBookLoversDay #BookLovers #AmReading #NonFictionBooks
Headed home from Michigan, and I’m determined to f Headed home from Michigan, and I’m determined to finish the edits on Becoming Charlotte Corday this weekend! Then off to proofreading it goes. Let’s do this! #WritingLife #AuthorAugust26 #OnDeadline #AmEditing… until looking at a screen makes me nauseous 🤣
What’s something I want people to know about writi What’s something I want people to know about writing? The first draft is NEVER the final draft. #authoraugust26 #WritingProcess #MyWritingLife
Sometimes the most powerful writing I’ve done… has Sometimes the most powerful writing I’ve done… has been for myself. How I’ve used letter writing in my own writing journey over on Substack! #WriteForYourself #WritingJourney #MomLife
Am I toying with a book idea involving shipwrecks? Am I toying with a book idea involving shipwrecks? Yes, yes, I am… I have zero idea what will come out of this seed of an idea, but I know where I’m starting. Thanks @leelanaubooks for the great book finds!! #indiebookstores #AuthorsOfInsta #NonfictionReads
What’s my writing process like and does it change What’s my writing process like and does it change from book to book? Well, let me tell you 💖#authoraugust26 #WritingLife #YAbooks #Journaling
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