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  • Unveiling the enchantment of the “Plated Prisoner” series

    Unveiling the enchantment of the “Plated Prisoner” series

    CeceMacGee

    So What is the Plated Prisoner series The “Plated Prisoner” series by Raven Kennedy begins with a unique take on the Romantasy genre placing the main female protagonist into the myth of King Midas as his prisoner and the source of his gold-touch power. As the novel progresses, she escapes Midas and the myth and… Read more

  • Are You A Plotter or Pantser?

    CeceMacGee

    Hello again, Today, I’m starting to plot a new manuscript that’s completely separate from my first one. The working title of that draft is “From the Womb of the Earth.” That novel will someday come to fruition, but as I’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, it’s time to let that story sit—not just for a… Read more

  • Embracing the Writer’s Journey: Lessons from My Very First Manuscript

    CeceMacGee

    Introduction: After six months of moaning and complaining, I have completed the first draft of my novel manuscript. This journey took me through many challenges, both mentally and sometimes even physically. Yet, after taking a long break from this manuscript, I decided it was time to call it complete—at least for now. My literary baby… Read more

  • My writing journey: six months and 40,000 words later.

    CeceMacGee

    My Problem with Writer Imposter Syndrome Are you an author if you haven’t published a novel? Have you ever wondered if writing sporadically still makes you an author? Let’s explore these thoughts together. Six months into my writing journey and 40,000 words later, I still grapple with imposter syndrome. Here’s my opinion: Whether I’ve written… Read more

  • “I don’t know what I’m gonna do” and talking about mental health

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    Talking About Mental Health by Cecelia Liefeld Read more

  • Check Out My Latest ARC Review!!!

    Check Out My Latest ARC Review!!!

    CeceMacGee

    Prelude of Fire: The Gailean Quartet, Book 1 by Christine E. Schulze My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m fifteen percent into reading this ARC and I’m enjoying it so much. The characters have strong, unique personalities and they feel very alive. Ashlai’s place as the protagonist suits her well even though she’s not the… Read more

  • Writer’s Block and How I’m Doing

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    by Cecelia Liefeld Read more

  • I started a Bookstagram Account!

    CeceMacGee

    Hello friends, I am aware that I’ve been AWOL and I am now returning with the might of another impulse project. I started a Bookstagram account and I’m slowly and inconsistently adding to my word count as well. I hope to make this a regular part of my life but we’ll see, as all things… Read more

  • Introductory Rambles

    CeceMacGee

    I don’t think I’m a very good writer. I struggle with grammar, with structure, and generally with what to write. Objectively, I know these things. Internally, I believe I will never succeed at what I attempt. Welcome to my journal of diagnosed, treated, and stable thoughts from a twenty-something with a plethora of mental illnesses… Read more