Category: Journal

  • Oasis Live ’25, Greek yogurt, and a return to work retreats by the sea

    Oasis Live ’25, Greek yogurt, and a return to work retreats by the sea

    In keeping with past promises and current values, I’m collecting (usually) little life updates under the “journal” tag here. I’ve made a soft return to social media but never want to be the reason someone who steps away from those platforms misses out. As such, I’m going to do my best to replicate my Instagram…

  • A brief update, plus two podcasts to share!

    A brief update, plus two podcasts to share!

    I’ve been quiet this first half of 2025. That’s on purpose. I’ve taken a step back from social media and focused more on “real world” conversations. My definition of “online” versus “real world” is a little squishy. You might get exactly what I’m talking about, or you might raise an eyebrow and disagree. It’s one…

  • Writer’s lunch (a.k.a. my hand-me-down granola recipe)

    Writer’s lunch (a.k.a. my hand-me-down granola recipe)

    I posted a(nother) photo of my customary lunch granola yesterday and someone commented, “Care to share?” Well, sure. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lena George / Jaclyn Paul (@lenageorgeauthor) A while back I decided to toss out most of the modern hOw tO MaKE yOuR auThoR WebSiTe advice and return to…

  • A week of author events and happy times

    A week of author events and happy times

    Last week was an absolute whirlwind. Lots of traveling, lots of smiles, lots of good book stuff. I’ll share some highlights and photos. Side note: I started my first blog in 2003. Remember what blogs were then? They were all full of posts like this! I loved it. Honestly, I would scrap every piece of…

  • Just a writer with a painting degree, learning how to doodle (in German)

    Just a writer with a painting degree, learning how to doodle (in German)

    Confession: I have a four-year degree in visual arts. But I’m really a language person. I always have been. Hence the whole author thing. Makes sense, right? And yet I graduated from a rigorous studio art program. Look — I’m suggestible, I love working with my hands, and I have a deeply ingrained work ethic…