c tarkington

Writer, creator of half-baked stories, lover of books and stories much better than her own.

[c tarkington @csummtark]

Depression sucks. Usually I can shrug off a bad review because like, I get it, but today it just led to a spiral.

[c tarkington @csummtark]

Last year I paid an editorial service for a novel assessment. Never heard back after initial contract was signed. Then they closed their business. I should be mad to lose $650 but all my broken mind could think is my manuscript was so bad it made them quit. 😂

[c tarkington @csummtark]

Man just told me about a steroid shot he got in his butt and how the needle was too big. Then he explained to me the size of his ass.

[c tarkington @csummtark]

My husband is having a procedure today. Never been to this hospital but so far a man has told me his complete medical history and someone asked me if I’ve ever lived in a paranormal house.

[c tarkington @csummtark]

Sick on my birthday, realizing I have some kind of work function almost every weekend for the next two months, and someone was so offended by how bad one of my books was, they messaged me to let me know. Maybe a sign to give up? Oh well, at least is left over cake

[c tarkington @csummtark]

@maddymae94 Look for a crack ship and fan fic Draco/hermione is fine, but you were young then and I attributed it that. I will no longer ask your ship preferences.

[c tarkington @csummtark]

@maddymae94 I thought I knew you…..

[c tarkington @csummtark]

I’m at the part in the editing process of my #wip where I absolutely hate it. It might have to do with having read it 20,000 times. #WritingCommunity #amwritingya #amwritingfantasy #amwriting

[c tarkington @csummtark]

This was not my trip. Thing just fell on me. Also not sure those resort studio rooms were quite ready to open at the grand Floridian.

[c tarkington @csummtark]

Went to Disney World. Don’t think I’m doing this right.

[c tarkington @csummtark]

Reached 500,000 pages of my books read on #KindleUnlimited since I first published late in 2020. I know many do that in a month, but it still feels like an accomplishment. Especially since I had no idea what I was sound at first. (Still don’t) #WritingCommunity #BookTwitter

[c tarkington @csummtark]

I don’t know what I’m doing differently this month or what’s going on, but somehow I’ve sold 76 books and have good kindle unlimited numbers (for me). It’s great but no idea how to keep it going. #WritingCommunity #indiepublishing #c

[c tarkington @csummtark]

Am I querying? Yes. Do I get used to the rejection? I wish I could say yes. Do I think I will be successful? See previous answer. #WritingCommunity #amquerying #yafantasy

[c tarkington @csummtark]

Making dorky gifts for my husbands Christmas? Yes please!! #bookish #gifts #books #kingkillerchronicle

[c tarkington @csummtark]

This is about an hour from where I live snd it’s awful. People are trapped and at least two fatalities. Several severe storms and tornado warnings are still in the area.

[Brian Emfinger @brianemfinger]

Just a heartbreaking scene at Monette Manor Nursing Home. Prayers that somehow everyone is ok. #arwx

[c tarkington @csummtark]

I need to edit my book I just got two beta reads back on. I do not need to chase this new idea I have. #WritingCommunity #amediting #amwritingfantasy

[c tarkington @csummtark]

Got my first one star review. It wasn’t completely wrong, maybe a little harsh. It was the first book I ever wrote, and I still like it. Moving on #WritingCommunity #bookreviews #imightnotbegoodatthis

[c tarkington @csummtark]

@maddymae94 He was brooding enough without it

[c tarkington @csummtark]

@maddymae94 I feel like that whole thing was unneeded

[c tarkington @csummtark]

Day four and 30,000 words into this thing. Guess I’m bought in now. #nanowrimo2021 #writerscommunity #amwritingfantasy