Spoonful of Slater Blog

  • Today’s Teaching Moments

    I just had coffee with my daughter, and I have never felt so old. At two different points during the conversation, I asked, “What’s that?” My 10-year-old’s teaching moment: (1) fanny packs are back in style, but they are now referred to as “belt bags;” and (2) someone named Mr. Beast is a millionaire You

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  • Spread the word about Friends with Boats

    Wow, this has been such a ride! I am so happy–somewhat surprised (in a good way)–about how amazing my novel, Friends with Boats, is doing! I’ve gotten awesome reviews from people–even ones I don’t actually know (haha), and it feels really great. Now I am just in the waiting zone…waiting for it to spread….it’s hard

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  • Oh my goooooooooooodness! I am so excited!!! Today is the day! This is the best. I have wanted to publish a book forever, and thank you to Greenleaf Book Group and River Grove Press! If you would consider buying it today, or this week, I would greatly appreciate it! And, don’t forget to leave a

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  • Dear Minimizer: Please Play Nice

    It’s exhausting when people feel they can step on you or trivialize your worth. I call them minimizers. Read how not to respond to a creative person.

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  • Why is it so exasperating trying to look and feel good? I take stock of those around me, and most everyone I know is doing something to improve their physiques and to glamorize their looks. Can’t we all just, like, CHILLAX and just let it go? Be like Elsa, from Frozen and let it go?

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  • Amaze-Balls Easter Mom

    Just when you’re feeling lame on Easter, this might make you feel better!

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  • Does Compromise Make a Healthy Relationship?

    How much should you compromise, and how much should you stick to your own peculiarities when in relationship?

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  • New work: Chapter 1- Tag, you’re It.

    A first look at my new work. Here is a start of a Chapter 1 when Haley goes on a job interview hoping to finally get her life right.

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  • The Pop-in and Introverts: I don’t get it.

    An extrovert’s curiosity about the introvert. What are you doing when you hide? And why does no one like pop-ins?

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  • When a Small Offer has Big Meaning

    When the meaning behind something so insignificant as a Walgreens pre-approval becomes self-approval. You can’t give up.

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