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Shay Galloway

@thegallowcat.bsky.social

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*Artisanal Author* - My writing is not funny, but I am. THE VALLEY OF SAGE AND JUNIPER Professor of words. #MomsWritersClub https://shaygalloway.com/ https://linktr.ee/shaygallowayauthor

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

Our next virtual sprint will be October 12! Hope to see you there!

#MomsWritersClub Sprint
Oct 12 • 1 – 2 PM • View details & RSVP calendar.app.google/2UX2C2rzkJPP...

Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 2d

No my hist fic one!

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 2d

Baby making 🫣

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 2d

Not really. Although my debut opens with the 4th of July.

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 2d

Probably precisely on October 1.

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 2d

My MC was raised for one very specific purpose and doesn't know what jobs are even out there!

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 2d

Good question. My mc was in an institution from the age of 12 so probably any sort of homey home would be her dream!

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 2d

#Momswritersclub A2: My MC has donated clothes bc she had to escape a facility with only a backpack

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 2d

I've only been on one with others. I enjoyed it but didn't get much writing done. Someday I'd like to try solo

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 2d

Hi! Shay on the West Coast coming in a bit late because I forgot it was b
Wednesday! Currently working on a dystopian adult novel

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 14d

It just allows my brain to focus on something else for a while and helps me transition from "mom/real life brain" to "creator" brain

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

Our next virtual sprint will be October 12! Hope to see you there!

#MomsWritersClub Sprint
Oct 12 • 1 – 2 PM • View details & RSVP calendar.app.google/2UX2C2rzkJPP...

Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

See you here on the 15th!

Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

I get a fancy caffeinated beverage! Or chocolate!

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

One word: Notebooks

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

I try to read or do something musical like play piano or even just listen to music.

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

I've been trying to put myself in "writerly"environments as much as I can, either by meeting up with other writers or attending readings, or engaging with other writers online

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

Exciting! What's next?

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

I'm still drafting...

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

How do you reward yourself for making progress?

#amwriting #momwriters #parentwriters #writingcommunity #momswhowrite

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

How do you keep track of all your potential ideas before you can flesh them out?

#amwriting #momwriters #parentwriters #writingcommunity #momswhowrite

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

What do you do when you need a break from writing but want to stay in the creative mindset?

#amwriting #momwriters #parentwriters #writingcommunity #momswhowrite

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

What keeps you going when you're in the thick of it?

#amwriting #momwriters #parentwriters #writingcommunity #momswhowrite

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

Shay hosting from WA state!
I have a kindergartener and a 10mo. I just returned to work (college instructor) last week!

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

How are you feeling about where you are in your current project?

#amwriting #momwriters #parentwriters #writingcommunity #momswhowrite

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Shay Galloway @thegallowcat.bsky.social · 16d

Welcome to #MomsWritersClub night, parent writers of BlueSky!

First tell us a bit about yourself!

Remember our chat goes on 24 hours to accommodate for schedules and time zones!

#amwriting #momwriters #parentwriters #writingcommunity #momswhowrite

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