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[Wyrd Words Weekly] - Holiday wishes from my family to yours!

Published over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Merry Christmas Reader,

I'm hunkered down with my family enjoying the twinkling lights, the gentle snowfall, and of course, some kitty snuggles. But I wanted to send a quick note with my warm holiday wishes.

I'm so thankful to have you as part of my writing community.

Warmly,

Julie

Julie Artz | author, editor, book coach, dragon

Julie Artz helps writers who dream of a life spent telling stories that matter slay their doubt demons so they can send their work out into the world with confidence. An active member of the writing community, she has volunteered for SCBWI, TeenPit, and Pitch Wars and is a member of EFA, the Authors Guild, and AWP. A social and environmental justice minded story geek, Julie lives in an enchanted forest outside of Seattle, Washington, with her husband, two strong-willed teenagers, and a couple of naughty furry familiars. Check out her weekly newsletter, Wyrd Words Weekly, and subscribe today.

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