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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

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Introducing a Local Launch Team Member: Ruby!

Introducing a Local Launch Team Member: Ruby!

I may not know much about space ships, androids, and asteroids, but when this next gal needed help with labor… well, now there, I know a thing or nine. Unlike most of my launch team, Ruby (her real name is hidden to protect the innocent destruction of the spelling of it. This is something I also Continue Reading

3 Unexpected Lessons You'll Love in Will Not See

3 Unexpected Lessons You’ll Love in Will Not See

The story held me captive as I wrote it. No, really. It happened with None So Blind, and it happened again with Will Not See. But while I found myself relating to Ella in None So Blind, I couldn’t comprehend the kinds of discoveries the main character of Will Not See made about her life. Add to Continue Reading

What I Absolutely Love about Darlene (& in her own words!)

What I Absolutely Love about Darlene (& in her own words!)

“Oh, I’d better go set up the classroom.” A voice answers. “Oh, Joe did it.” Later, someone mentions needing to order the case of New Testaments. The reply comes again, “Oh, I think Joe took care of that last week.” You don’t always see Joes, but you always feel the effects.  The coffee Continue Reading

people react differently

What Happens When Someone Will Not See?

The circle of death swirls on the screen and it shifts. The bank balance appears, and with it, my heart sinks. It’s been a tough few months, financially.  The bottom line proves it. My reaction? Inhale. Exhale. “Okay, now we know the worst. We can do something about it.” My husband, on the Continue Reading

What Super Hero Saves the Blogging Day? Mommynificent!

What Super Hero Saves the Blogging Day? Mommynificent!

This series on launch team members for the release of Will Not See has been so fun for me.  Because not only do I get to reflect and share the things about each member that bless me, I  also get to learn new things. My next member has written me some of the most encouraging emails.  She's always Continue Reading

This Is Why I Love My 3 Worst Writing Habits

“You know, that’s a terrible habit of yours.” Yeah. I knew.  Let’s face it, after over sixty books, if I don’t know my bad writing habits by now... All things considered, I’ve got bigger problems than the habits themselves! What was it?  Overcommitment. Note: this post may have affiliate links Continue Reading

When Horrendous Traffic Kills Your Chance to Meet Someone

When Horrendous Traffic Kills Your Chance to Meet Someone

I hate California freeways.  Okay, so I really don’t hate them, but sometimes they’re crazy inconvenient.  Zipping along without a care in the world—awesome.  Traffic backed up for at least twenty minutes  (one way) due to an accident… well, it’s not so bad if you’re plotting out a new book.  I was Continue Reading

Whose Name Inspired an Exciting New Character?

Whose Name Inspired an Exciting New Character?

I arrive home from a night of writing and praying at the Lighthouse.  Kicked back in the recliner, I pop on a mystery while I do a few things and a little blue light pops up on Facebook.  A word of encouragement, a laugh, a prayer for me, a prayer request—something.  At least once a week, it Continue Reading

This gal breaks my heart & makes me laugh

This Gal Breaks My Heart & Makes Me Laugh

Supposedly there is some TV show about gals in Jersey.  Me?  I’ve got my own reality show playing out in my launch team’s private Facebook group.  Two Jersey gals keeping me laughing, joking, and on my toes. Barb from yesterday is all about the cars (she’s a NASCAR fiend.  Forgot to tell you that), Continue Reading

Barb!

Every Team Needs an Authentic Jersey Girl

  Our next Launch Team Member in my introductory series knew me back when I thought Harry Potter was of Satan. She knew me when I posted updates of my labor online as it progressed. You know those first words of Aggie? Yeah, she knew me back then. She loved me for William’s ‘Vette, and Continue Reading

Who Is Anxious for a Book That's "The Pits"?

Who Is Anxious for a Book That’s “The Pits”?

If you're just joining us, this is part of a series on my fabulous launch team to celebrate the release of Will Not See.  This is not the book that is "the pits" I promise. One of the coolest things about a launch team is the diverse personalities of the people involved. Some answered my Continue Reading

Emma: a Neighbor Thanks to the Wonders of the Internet

Emma: A Neighbor Thanks to the Wonders of the Internet

Late at night, while most of "my" world sleeps, it helps to have early- bird friends on the other side of the country or friends halfway across the world. My next launch team member is one of those latter folks. I’m so excited to be introducing Emma. She’s been on the team since we put out the Continue Reading

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I have a theory and would love to test it. If you' I have a theory and would love to test it. If you'd be willing to help, I'd so appreciate it. So... Which of my characters (you can do more than one if you like, I'm just trying to get a feel for things) is your favorite... and why?
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Reposted from @catheswanson Charlea Evans thought Reposted from @catheswanson Charlea Evans thought she had finally put her unconventional past behind her.

Now a widow with a college-age daughter and a promising new career within reach, she's worked hard to build a respectable life far removed from Serenity Hill—the quirky former commune where her free-spirited mother still lives. But when a devastating house fire destroys her home and everything she owns, Charlea finds herself with nowhere else to turn.

Reluctantly, she returns to the farm she thought she'd escaped forever, trading independence for her childhood bedroom, milking goats, tending chickens, and counting the days until she can afford a place of her own. Then an accident lands her mother in the hospital, leaving Charlea responsible for managing the property and overseeing an ambitious new venture.
Her mother and daughter have plans of their own. Big plans. Plans to transform Serenity Hill into a seasonal market and destination for workshops, events, and community gatherings. Helping bring the vision to life is Drew Wallace—the man who stole her heart on a single unforgettable date fifteen years ago.

As she works to keep the project moving forward, Charlea finds herself confronting old hurts, long-held assumptions, and the family history she's spent years trying to leave behind. With old dreams awakening and new possibilities taking root, she begins to wonder if Serenity Hill holds the answers she's been searching for. She must decide whether she's willing to risk her heart again—and whether the future she carefully planned can compete with the one God may have been preparing for her all along.

Coming home is the last thing Charlea wants—but it may be the beginning of everything she's been searching for.

Something New is the first book in the Serenity Hill series.
Having a great time at out writing retreat. My Ju Having a great time at out writing retreat.  My June bingo board had "write outside" on it, sooo... another spot filled.
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Made it to Denver. Next stop, Minneapolis and #Th Made it to Denver.  Next stop, Minneapolis and #TheLadiesOfTheLake
Gonna write like the fool I am!!!
So... with little time left, I decide to do corne So... with little time left, I  decide to do corners. Six down,  3 to go...
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The annual(ish) journal making assembly line has c The annual(ish) journal making assembly line has commenced. To be fair the text blcks were already done. And marking 18 boards wiped me out ( been sick) but... Now, can I get them all done by Sunday? Nine??? Eeep!
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For example, while writing Meddlin' Madeline, I al For example, while writing Meddlin' Madeline, I always play @AdamGSwanson on YouTube so I can stay in touch with her favorite music: Ragtime (I still have CDs of his to use for giveaways with Looks Can Kill. Must get that written. Stay tuned for more about THAT.
While writing Be My Inspiration, I listened to every love song I could stomach (they get old fast. I don't know how Linus does it). I even listened to Taylor Swift's old break up songs (again, not my cuppa). But... at least I got to listen to Roger Miller's "That's Why I Love You Like I Do"  Now THAT is a love song.  hee hee.
If I'm in hyper Get-er-done mode, THEN... I put on a Hogwarts Pomodoro study session and type like the wind. Or get on Discord and join a few writing sprints.  It all depends.
If you have a question you want me to answer, leave it in the comments OR... zip me an email at chautona@chautona.com.  I'll try to work them in (and will probably combine those that are really similar.
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