Tapas and Truth

Rel Mollet Books, On Writing

Let’s start with a little Tapas.

These are Potatoes Bravas, a treat from Catalonia (Barcelona) that my husband is perfecting. Tapas are “small plates,” aka appetizer-sized meals. Tasty morsels of goodness to share with friends.

I promise this has a point.

So yes, I finished a book in four days.

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State Fair Shenanigans!

Rel Mollet Books, Family, Food and Drink, Good Stuff

Whew, what a whirlwind these past few days have been! I looked at my schedule on Tuesday and realized I only have ONE week to write my current book. Eeek! So, I sat down, hashed out the plot, and started writing! And while I didn’t finish the entire book in 48 hours like I planned,

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Just call me Samwise…

Rel Mollet Books, Family

(It’s me, Sarah!)

You know that scene in Lord of the Rings when Frodo collapses on the side of the volcano, the weight of the ring finally too much for him to take? The scene were Sam steps in and says his iconic line, “I can’t carry it for you. But I can carry you!”

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What to do with weeds…

Rel Mollet Books, Family

So…here’s the thing.

I like gardening. Or rather, I like the IDEA of gardening. And when I say gardening, I actually mean flowers, not vegetables (although I like those too). I’m the person who dreams of having overflowing gardens.

Dreams.

In reality….well, let’s just say that when I tell Hubs I’m buying flowers,

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I made promises…

Rel Mollet Books, Family, Travel

It’s me again, Susie May. I know you’re disappointed because my VA’s newsletters were so fun to read! (She’s also an author, by the way. If you’re interested in her books, check them out at sewarrenfiction.com!)

We had a fantastic trip to Spain and Portugal…here’s a pic of me on the boat,

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Welcome to the 2024 Susie Olympics!

Rel Mollet Books, Family, Travel

*Cue Olympic Theme Song*

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the International Travel Olympics! We have an exciting update on our star athletes, Susie and Andrew Warren, as they continue their thrilling journey through Portugal. Let’s dive into the highlights:

Here they are on their second day in Lisbon and Susie and Andrew are really starting things off strong with a trip to the National Palace of Pena.

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Sarah’s super exciting newsletter takeover

Rel Mollet Books, Family

Surprise! It’s Sarah, Susie’s assistant/the mother of Bubby and Jojo.

Susie currently on a plane headed overseas to another one of her fabulous adventures, but don’t worry! She left Jojo and me here to keep you, and the boys, company:

And I brought a friend to hang out with them.

This is Bruni.

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Oh, I’m in big trouble!

Rel Mollet Books, Family

So, this is happening at my house.

Which means that I’m getting NOTHING done. (Except, of course, soaking in happy JoJo vibes.)

Story, what story?

I’m working hard on getting the rough draft of my current story to the finish line before taking off for Spain with Hubs on Friday.

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What the cookie had to say…

Rel Mollet Books, Family

Happy Friday!

It finally stopped raining in Minnesota, and today I looked up from my computer to see this:

I thought I’d share the sunshine with you. I’m not sure how long it will last.

I’ve been head down working hard on another story this week –mostly because hubs and I escaping next Friday for an Epic Anniversary Trip to Spain and Portugal.

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