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Today’s excerpt comes from my current WIP. I’ve intentionally taken this out of context, even though this is a stand alone sentence in the book. ⁣ ⁣ What I was trying to convey in the story was the notion that Hey, the main character, discovers some things about his brother Red that to him are shocking. ⁣ ⁣ Isn’t live funny that way? You often find out something about someone you know closely or otherwise and if you aren’t prepared for the information, it can be jarring. ⁣ ⁣ All we can do is remind ourselves to stay open-minded and accepting of whatever we learn and try to understand where that other person is coming from. ⁣ ⁣ Easier said than done sometimes…⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #books #booklover #instabook #writer #story #quote #bookaholic #excerpts #quoteoftheday #excerptsofstories #readingbooks #writersnetwork #literature #writing #reader #author #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #artists #IGIndieAuthors #madewords #writersfollowwriters #writingcommunity #sharefiction #iancahill #quarantine #amazon

I took this phrase from my first book TWELVE AND A HALF HEARTS.⁣ ⁣ I’ve been thinking a lot about why I am so hesitant to sit down and work on my books lately. And honestly, I’ve seen both sides of the coin. Some of you are starting be productive again, while others have lost the taste for writing in these weird times.⁣ ⁣ And even as I write this I know there are thousands of captions that probably say the same thing, but whatever. We are all in this together. ⁣ ⁣ I went back to my first book to remind myself the journey I took with my writing to find me where I am today. Let’s hope it works. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #books #booklover #instabook #writer #story #quote #bookaholic #excerpts #quoteoftheday #excerptsofstories #readingbooks #writersnetwork #literature #writing #reader #author #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #artists #IGIndieAuthors #madewords #writersfollowwriters #writingcommunity #sharefiction #iancahill #quarantine #sueanderson

*FULL POEM IN CAPTION* I hope no one sees me. I’m awkward, clumsy and shy. There’s a chance my hair isn’t quite right and my shirt wrinkled. ⁣ ⁣ And I tell myself as I walk around, I shouldn’t care what others think, that my mind has more important things to worry about than the length of my beard. ⁣ ⁣ But if I catch someone’s prying eyes, I shift in my mind. Your preconceptions move in and drive me back into the shadow, to the safety of my room.⁣ ⁣ There are layers to this. It’s you or it’s me or somewhere in-between. Don’t see me, because you don’t really see me. ⁣ ⁣ #poetryisnotdead #poem #poetry #poetsofinstagram #poets #poemsporn #featuredpoets #life #thoughts #poetrycommunity #poetrysociety #poetrybooks #ohmypoetry #bymepoetry #bymepoetryusa #reading #writing #reader #author #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #artists #wordporn #madewords #writersfollowwriters #writingcommunity #love #feelings #art #writing

Have you been bullied? It’s not a great feeling. This excerpt is from a book I’ve been working on that casts a bunch of 13 year olds onto an island to rewrite the US constitution. ⁣ ⁣ Even among the best and the brightest kids, there are still bullies lurking about. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #books #booklover #instabook #writer #story #quote #bookaholic #excerpts #quoteoftheday #excerptsofstories #readingbooks #writersnetwork #literature #writing #reader #author #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #artists #IGIndieAuthors #madewords #writersfollowwriters #writingcommunity #sharefiction #iancahill #quarantine #bully

All three of my books are available in ebook and paperback at Amazon. I graciously ask my new followers to check them out. Mark me as to be read on Goodreads. Whatever you can to support authors. I appreciate all of you!⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #books #booklover #instabook #writer #story #quote #bookaholic #excerpts #quoteoftheday #excerptsofstories #readingbooks #writersnetwork #literature #writing #reader #author #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #artists #IGIndieAuthors #madewords #writersfollowwriters #writingcommunity #sharefiction #iancahill #quarantine #amazon

In my bathroom there is a little sign, no bigger than a shoe. It reads, No Rain, No Flowers and today it seems this has never rang more true. ⁣ ⁣ Take the good with the bad, they always say. But I’ve always struggled with the beginning and the start of such a thing. ⁣ ⁣ Focus, focus on what you can control. Live with the rain, understand the life it brings. A little water never hurt anyone. ⁣ ⁣ Pocket your pain, spread it around. Let it grow into something fresh and new. All the while knowing that either way your face will be wet with results. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #poetryisnotdead #poem #poetry #poetsofinstagram #poets #poemsporn #featuredpoets #life #thoughts #poetrycommunity #poetrysociety #poetrybooks #ohmypoetry #bymepoetry #bymepoetryusa #reading #writing #reader #author #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #artists #wordporn #madewords #writersfollowwriters #writingcommunity #love #feelings #art #writing⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

Another edition of writer stats! Inching further along. ⁣ ⁣ A cheated a little here because I am including an honorarium check I received from my time at the Fort Osage Young Author Conference. ⁣ ⁣ I did however sell a book and continue to earn on medium as well. I’ve also sold more books that will go into my April royalties. ⁣ ⁣ Oddly I lost a Goodreads rating, but maybe I missed counted last month. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ⁣ ⁣ Thanks for being on this journey with me! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #books #booklover #instabook #writer #story #quote #bookaholic #excerpts #quoteoftheday #excerptsofstories #readingbooks #writersnetwork #literature #writing #reader #author #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #artists #IGIndieAuthors #madewords #writersfollowwriters #writingcommunity #sharefiction #iancahill #writerstats

My brain has been on the Doldrums lately. Probably means I need to finish the darn book!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #books #booklover #instabook #writer #story #quote #bookaholic #excerpts #quoteoftheday #excerptsofstories #readingbooks #writersnetwork #literature #writing #reader #author #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #artists #IGIndieAuthors #madewords #writersfollowwriters #writingcommunity #sharefiction #iancahill #quarantine

Fun fact time! What car did you drive in high school?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #books #booklover #instabook #writer #story #quote #bookaholic #excerpts #quoteoftheday #excerptsofstories #readingbooks #writersnetwork #literature #writing #reader #author #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #artists #IGIndieAuthors #madewords #writersfollowwriters #writingcommunity #sharefiction #iancahill #quarantine #mgb

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We depend on it. #quarantinelife #writingcommunity #democracy #timeout #societyfeelings #wordsmatter

Writing seems just so distant from me right now and I hate it. Send all good vibes. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #books #booklover #instabook #writer #story #quote #bookaholic #excerpts #quoteoftheday #excerptsofstories #readingbooks #writersnetwork #literature #writing #reader #author #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #artists #IGIndieAuthors #madewords #writersfollowwriters #writingcommunity #sharefiction #iancahill #quarantine #feelings

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