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I’ve been knitting pretty much constantly for the past few months. It really helps me relax at night, which is so important if I’m going to get good sleep.
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I finished off a blanket (technically, two), a couple scarves, and now I’m working on a sweater for my hubby. I’d started a different sweater but I screwed up the pattern so badly that I’m going to have to rip it all out and start over. Will eventually make a sweater from that yarn, just not that pattern.
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I started it on March 29th, and am pleased with the progress I’ve made so far. Just started the stripes. I’m mostly following the pattern, though I’m doing a couple of things differently, like making the stripes broader, increasing using a different stitch, etc.)
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As I’ve said previously, I’m dealing with a lot of physical stress. One of the reasons that is cropping up because I’ve been trying (unsuccessfully) to lose weight this year.
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The struggle has been real.
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A huge part of my problem is that I’m always hungry. Part of that is due to the chronic stress. I’ve learned this past week that if I feel hungry, sometimes all that I need to do is to close my eyes and relax my body and the hunger goes away. Sometimes that only kinda works—instead, I’m left with the feeling that I’m both starving to death and completely full, and the same time, between one breath and the next. (Honestly, it’s a weird feeling.)
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When I first started doing keto (back in 2018!) I wasn’t getting enough fat in my diet, so I would add a little bit of coconut oil to my coffee in the mornings.
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I just started doing that again this week.
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What a difference a single teaspoon of coconut oil to my morning hot beverage makes! I’m starting to feel completely full in the mornings, which is a serious change for the better. Plus, I’m so used to this taste. It’s delicious and comforting for me.
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I’ve gotten back to 16:8 in terms of intermittent fasting. (8 hour eating window, with 16 hours of fasting.) I’m going to stick with this schedule for one more week (possibly two) before I restrict my eating window some more, and go for an 18:6 schedule.
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The only way that I’ve successfully lost weight recently has been with an 18:6 IF schedule. I believe it’s because my thyroid has a choke-hold on my metabolism. I may also try to fast on day a week, see how that goes.
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I used to try to fast regularly—eat breakfast one day, then no food until the following morning breakfast. Somedays this turned out to be easy. Other days it was physically difficult due to headaches and immense hunger. I won’t know what it will be like until I try.
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I may also try what I refer to as a fat fast—limit myself to 500 calories for a day, but have all of those calories come from fat.
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The one thing I will say is that my measurements have changed. Though I haven’t lost any weight, I have lost girth, which is a good thing. Fingers crossed that will eventually turn into actual weight loss.
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So that’s what I’m personally working on at this point. I’ll finish the current novel on Monday. Then I have two short stories to write before I jump into the next novel.
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Hope that you’re looking forward to your week!
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Now generally available!
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AJ's latest vision starts with a dozen people being yanked out of sight by a noose around their neck. It ends with just a single body, hanging from a beam in an open loft.
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What the heck? Did she just witness the work of a serial killer? Or a cult?
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The victim turns out to be more nefarious: a Catfisher, that is, someone who impersonates other people on the internet for attention and possibly money.
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The reality TV show that exposes catfish turns their attention to AJ. As a successful psychic, she must be a fraud. Right?
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Between being pushed for information by one of the show’s host, the machinations of her mother on the Milltown chamber of commerce, and trying to keep her relationship with Roland moving along, AJ has her hands full.
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Particularly when a second, only somewhat reformed catfish comes to her for help after being threatened...
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Witch Mirror?— a cozy paranormal woman’s mystery—continues the adventures of AJ, the quirky characters of the charming Pacific Northwest burg of Milltown, and leaves AJ with questions about magical powers and her path forward, with her family, friends, and lover.
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Let the water—and the magic—flow.
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On sale at KRP!
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For this month, the Star Tribes box set is one sale! Get all five books, the complete series, for one low price!
Daniel has had enough as a chef. The burnout convinces him to sell the restaurant to his Sous Chef, walk out the door, and never come back.
Kathra Omezi’s star tribe faces poverty on a daily basis. Twenty-five ships in deep space against the entire Sept Empire.
And then a conqueror steps into their lives.
The Mbaysey tribe, and the galaxy, will never be the same.
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Coming soon!
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Chocolates and Truffles and Bon Bons, O My!
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Shar Opalbender hates her life.
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Okay, maybe that’s a bit strong. Emo, even.
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Despite her Dwarven heritage, and her family’s expectations, Shar finds no joy in faceting, setting, or polishing gemstones.
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What better way to prove herself to her family (and herself) than to enter, and win, the Realms’ renowned contest, Chocolates Galore!
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And maybe, just maybe, with some magic, luck, and a little help from her friends, Shar also can discover the true meaning of life.
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If there is one beyond chocolate.
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Come enjoy this lovely cozy fantasy with low stakes, delicious chocolates, lots of breaking of the fourth wall, and utter silliness.
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