J.M. Starling | Updates J.M. Starling Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:04:31 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:04:31 +0000 https://authorjmstarling.com en https://authorjmstarling.com/blog/10-000-words-and-counting-i-hit-a-major-goal-in-writing-today-10-000 J.M. Starling https://authorjmstarling.com/blog/10-000-words-and-counting-i-hit-a-major-goal-in-writing-today-10-000 Blog Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Blog post. <![CDATA[ <p>I hit a major goal in writing today- 10,000 words!  I am still going strong for the day, but I had to share.  I started writing on April 1, so it is a major accomplishment for me.  To keep up the momentum, I signed but for a 10k word sprint- meaning I write 1000 words a day for 10 days straight.  I am still a bit short for today's 1000 word goal, but I still have plenty of time.</p><p>What are your goals for the day?  What have you accomplished?</p> ]]> https://authorjmstarling.com/updates/welcome-thank-you-for-dropping-by-today-wondering-what-all-the-hype-is J.M. Starling https://authorjmstarling.com/updates/welcome-thank-you-for-dropping-by-today-wondering-what-all-the-hype-is Update Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Update post. <![CDATA[ <p>Thank you for dropping by today! Wondering what all the hype is about?  I am writing my first series, The Shadowkin Chronicles.  Crowns of Embers and Shadows is going strong, but I still have a bit to go before publication.  In the meantime, sign up for the newsletter for updates about the series, writing, and myself!</p> ]]>