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Jessica Lemmon

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💛 Thank you so much for being here for me while I've been hurting and healing.⠀
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The last two weeks have quite possibly been the toughest in recent memory. Our dog of nearly 11 years passed while we were away from her on vacation in Arizona. I'm sure you've caught the blog post, and the photos I've been sharing on social media. (I'm including a few more here if you want to swipe and see just how darn cute she was.) ⠀
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Did you notice that the nine-square grid this last time around featured a wheat-blondish color as the theme? I chose it to complement Daisy's fur color. 🐕💛⠀
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I found this quote on Pinterest. Dogs have a very special way of connecting with us and our hurting hearts, and Daisy was no exception. She was there for me always, and I was there for her, too. Many times I'd choose to stay home instead of going out simply because sitting at home and stroking those soft, fringy ears was enough socialization for me. ☺️ I still miss her like crazy, but the sharp, jagged points of pain have dulled some over the passing days. I'm looking forward to her loss hurting less and less and even though I know I'll always think of her with a gentle ache wishing I had a little more time with her... okay, a LOT more time.⠀
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Thank you again for sharing your stories about your own pups, and for listening while I shared mine. You were truly part of the process of dealing with my grief and I'm eternally grateful. 🍋

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If you missed my blog about what to read next, I have a suggestion... Plus a special note from the author herself!⠀
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Details are in my bio, or you can go to www.jessicalemmon.com/blog⠀
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xo!⠀
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From Idea to Publication...⠀
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One month ago today I had the opportunity to speak to a group of writers about publishing. While I can't really offer a "how to" since the market has changed so drastically since I was first signed, I can offer proof that dreams come true. Mine did. ⠀
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I used to regularly visit the romance section of Barnes & Noble, find the "L" section and say to myself, "That's where my book will be."⠀
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If you have a dream burning in your heart, writing or otherwise, find a way to make it concrete in your world. See it. Believe it. Then do it.⠀
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#motivation #inspiration #dreamscometrue #booksandco #jessicalemmon #amwriting #amediting #romance #novelist #🍋

A peek at my WIP 👀⠀
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What am I writing right now? Next up: a new Harlequin Desire series that is yet-to-be-named. Releasing in 2020, this first book is a fun one about a woman who is dating the middle brother but has always had a thing for the older, more serious one. If you liked The Millionaire Affair, you'll love this one. There is something about Royce that reminds me a lot of Landon Downey...⠀
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#amwriting #amediting #harlequindesire #romance #romancenovel #jessicalemmon #🍋

Even though my trip to Arizona involved a horrible viral cold and the worry over my precious Daisy dog, there were pockets of joy while we were there. Including this great find: a bar called The Novelist, which made a great silly photo opp. I thought I'd include a photo of John and I in front of it, too, but when I looked closer his eyes were closed in one photo and mine were closed in the other. Usually we're better in sync than that... 😜⠀
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#writersofinstagram #thenovelist #novelistsofinstagram #amwriting #amediting #romancewriter #arizona #jessicalemmon #johnlemmon #🍋

Rest in peace, Daisy. 🐕⠀
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(See yesterday’s post for details.)
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#dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #rainbowbridge #missingmydog

Missing Daisy... 🐕⠀
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By now I'm sure you've heard on Facebook, the Lemmondrops Reader Group or here on IG Stories that we lost our dog of 12 years on Sunday. The pain has been... immeasurable. The short version of our sad tale is that Daisy had to have emergency surgery while we were visiting family in Arizona and passed away literally hours before I could get to her.⠀
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To say I'm devastated is an understatement. 💔⠀
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I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your condolences, virtual hugs, gifts and love. Losing this little dog has been brutal. She touched every corner of our lives, so each time we do anything that involved her (which is everything!), John and I have a ping of pain when we look over and she’s not there.⠀
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She was an incredible friend to me over the years. She saw me through miscarriage, bankruptcy, the loss of a business, becoming published, and moving to the lake. She was by my side to beg for whatever I was eating, curled up between us on the sofa while we binge-watched a favorite show, and loved to sleep in the circle of my arms at night.⠀
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There is no way to write this without a big lump in my throat, but even amidst these sad, sad days there have been notes of joy. A smile when I remember her, and today there was even a laugh. As devastating as this has been, I don’t regret going to that animal shelter and taking home the scruffy, curly-tailed mutt that was destined to be ours. ⠀
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Love you forever, Doodlebug. 💛🐕💛⠀
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#dogsofig #dogsofinstagram #jessicalemmon #rainbowbridge #RIP

It's Friday but I'm far from slacking today! I'm writing up my publication schedule for 2020 and... GULP... 2021?! ⠀
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Nothing breaks my brain like trying to figure out how to publish books with enough space between to write and edit them, too. Especially when there are a few books that I'll be self-publishing (maybe???) in between.⠀
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I LOVE schedules. I love plans. And when things are up in the air it just makes me pace the floors. Anyone else? 😬⠀
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The other thing on my mind: my upcoming trip to Arizona next week! WOO-HOO! I can't wait to escape the gray Ohio skies for a bit! Be sure to check out jessicalemmon.com/appearances and find out where I'll be signing for ONE DAY ONLY while I'm in Tempe. If you're out that way I'd love to see you. 💖⠀
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