A Cup of Coffee & A Romance Novel With R L Tynes

January 2026 Recap Introduction: Hey y'all! This year I was inspired by Lindsay Puckett over on AuthorTube to really take control of my year by keeping track of everything going on in my life. I'll link her 2025 recap video here so you can see what I'm talking about, but when she posted this, I realized that I had no clue what had even happened in 2025 let alone what month it happened to me. I also know if I don't write something down it's lost forever. Grocery lists, story ideas, you name it.  Thus inspiring this new blog series that I hope to do indefinitely.  My format is also inspired by Lindsay's Monthly Coffee Chat videos! Here is her latest video. If you aren't subscribed to her channel, I highly recommend it for all writers who want a positive cozy space to be in.  How I'm Tracking:  I am keeping this new habit short and simple. I keep a note on the Notes App on my phone for each month of the year. I write a little something everyday, or when som...

Introduction: Hey everyone! Happy New Year! I'm back! I know I haven't posted in over a year and I am here to tell you all about why and what's been going on. I hope your holidays went well, your writing and reading has been joyful, and that you are smashing your goals for the month already. I hope you are doing things you love that bring you happiness and may this year be the best for you! Things Didn't Go As I Planned... Here I am in 2026, not published, not a lot of my goals met that I have set year after year. Some new and some old. Putting out all my words of wisdom, writer advice, and failing at it myself. Story of my life. Lol  I know the secrets, but doing them for myself is a whole different ball game. I've been on a journey these last 5 years since I started writing and I've learned a lot, experienced a lot, and grown up a lot all on the road to success. It will happen for me. Just a few years later than I planned, and that is okay. My writing journey ...

  Introduction Happy New Year Y'all!  I hope you had good holiday season with family, friends, or maybe just one special person even if it's your pet. I know the holidays can be a tough time of year so I am sending you hugs and know that you are here and made it through! I am proud of you!  I know it's been a while since I've posted and if you want a further explanation on where I have been, where is my book at, etc.  It's really all due to life, mental health, and personal growth. You can check out this journal entry for more details.  This year I took a full two weeks to really think about what I want. What would make me happy? What would make me feel the feelings I want to feel? Happy, proud of myself, successful, and more. I brainstormed, sat with all the ideas, chose a word of the year, made a new vision board. The whole shebang. It was an amazing time and it really focused me for the year. What I ended up with feels amazing and aligned with who I am now. I...