Jenn Dolari @dolari@driveinsaturday.org

Stop judging me.

Guh.

(34.4C for those of you who don't use Freedom Units)

🌟 Ready to unlock the secrets of getting published? Join us for an incredible evening with debut author Madeline Claire Franklin! ✨

📚 The Wilderness of Girls author is coming to share her path to publication journey - and trust us, you won't want to miss this! Her debut novel is already making waves as a 2025 YALSA William C. Morris Award finalist and snagged spots on Amazon Editor's Pick, Indie Next Pick, and Barnes & Noble's Best Books of 2024! 🏆

What you'll experience:
💡 Insider publication tips from a successful debut author
❓ Interactive Q&A session - bring your burning questions!
✍️ Book signing - get your copy personally signed
📖 Discover this unflinching fantasy about feral girls and mysterious secrets

Mark your calendars:
📅 Friday, August 8, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Midlothian Public Library, Midlothian, Texas

Whether you're an aspiring writer or just love discovering award-winning debuts, this event promises inspiration and insights!

https://madelineclairefranklin.com/

Taking the edge of the heat.

The last two days proved that professional writing can be as rough as answering phones.

I expected that, sure, but it's one thing to expect and another to experience. Still wouldn't trade it for an old phone job. Even early Nintendo phone job. And maybe, just maybe, it's good. :)