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Author. Blogger. Speaker. Natalie writes a wide range of stories that interest and inspire her, and hopefully others. True stories about rescue horses for kids, history of Texas and ranching, authentic chuck wagon cooking, and inspirational women's fiction. She blogs at Prairie Purview about the history and people of the Texas Panhandle. Her photography features Texas sunsets and ranch scenes, and can be seen on Instagram @natsgrams ...more

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Natalie Bright There are so many ideas and projects going, I don't have time for writer's block. With three newsletters, two blogs, a middle grade series, a young ad…moreThere are so many ideas and projects going, I don't have time for writer's block. With three newsletters, two blogs, a middle grade series, a young adult series, and a nonfiction picture book series about rescue animals, I cannot be blocked. If the words grow cold on your story, write something else. Start an idea journal, write a handful of blogs about your current WIP, or research promotion ideas and write a marketing plan for the next 90 days. Still got nothing, then edit a friend's story. My writing time is for writing, or anything related to writing. Every day do something that keeps you moving forward on your author journey.(less)
Natalie Bright Write the story or article that burns a hole in your gut. Write about the characters that wake you up at night. Research the ideas that you are passio…moreWrite the story or article that burns a hole in your gut. Write about the characters that wake you up at night. Research the ideas that you are passionate about. Do not be afraid to ignore the sparks that ignite in your head. So many books are being published theses days, it seems that most of us are on a hopeless journey never destined to be discovered. Keep your day job, and then write because its what you do. Absolutely learn everything you can about story craft and author branding and book promotion. The realities of publishing today can be dream shattering, but you keep writing because that's what you do and you keep putting your work out there. In the end, I write the kinds of stories that I want to read and I do my best to connect with readers. (less)
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TEXANS EAT & EASY PASTRY

A European friend noted that we are always eating in Texas. She was shocked at the portion size. I’ve never noticed it before, but she got me to thinking of the many different influences that shaped a state which once existed under six ruling flags. Food is a big deal.

Big steaks, BBQ is an art form, fried fair food, Tex-Mex, Hill Country German sausage and brewed beer, fresh seafood along the coa

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