Finishing Murder She Texted draft 1! + Ivies final copies reaction & Instant Pot Cooking
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Time for a new vlog! And I’m finishing my new YA thriller, Murder, She Texted. Featuring me finally using my Instant Pot after six months so this is an Instant Pot …
I'm so happy for you! You've got some amazing things going on! ❤❤❤
I just love how you totally fangirled over yourself. Lol 💯🦩
I cried with you, when you read your dedication. So incredibly happy for you. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
Congratulations 🎊 on both books
Me in Texas: Where does she live that she’s STILL in quarantine….
Alexa: “when I moved to California”
Me: …..Ah
First of all CONGRATS!!!! So I have a few general questions?
What is there is something super boring in my draft and I don’t want to finish the scene, but it is really needed, what should I do? Also should I do the scenes I want to do before even if it’s out of order?
Brilliant video – thanks!
i've had an instant pot for almost 5 years now, and i didn't know you could put the lid inside the handle like that! game changer! and YES to the instant pot videos!!! congrats on your book, I read it and loved it! can't wait to read murder, she texted when it comes out!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was fun seeing you in real life situations. I live by my instant pot. When you were discussing chapters I remembered a ? I wanted to ask. What way do you determine rather you have a chapter break or a scene break. I am worried I might be confusing the two. Also I bought kindle version of The Ivies. Lol I definitely put your voice and inflections on the main character. I welcome anyone’s input on chapter question. Thanks!
I’m so happy for you. Your dedication is a beautiful tribute to her. I use my Instant Pot a lot too. Here is a simple and tasty recipe if you like chili. I add cayenne for extra kick.
https://amomsimpression.com/instant-pot-chili-recipe/
I would looooove some Instapot videos!
So happy for you. I got actual tears when you read the dedication.
CONGRATS! (Finally got it at my B&N, and might’ve moved the second copy to a YA thriller table after watching one of your YouTube tour videos…) 😂
You know, if I imagine I'd be easily pleased too if I was holding physical copies of my book in my hand. Congrats! I picked up a copy and I can't wait to start it!
My copy of the Ivies arrived yesterday so excited to read it !!!
Greetings from Sweden. Good job! 1000 a day is 💪!
27:53 My tearssssss Alexa!!!! 😭😭😭
Congratulations, Alexa! That is one gorgeous book cover!
i swear Alexa's vlogs inject life into my veins
Totally curious now. Your copies have Dana Mele on the cover. The Amazon pic has a blurb from Emily Arsepault instead. Are there different versions? Or did they change it at some point? Either way, it's a lovely lovely cover. Can't wait to read it. Congratulations, Alexa!
As someone who was deeply affected by the pandemic it's heartwarming to hear when people get vaccinated (of course I get is people are a bit hesitant)
When I read your dedication the first time I definitely teared up 😢❤️ so happy for you! Congrats!!! 🎉
I bought an instant pot last year and it has been a life saver. Same as you, I can cook but I just never do and it low-key felt bad. Having this has made me realize I can cook delicious food for myself quite easily and it's super comforting.
Making me cry!!
Alexa, you got us out here crying while this insane background music is just BUMPING 😂😂😂
I… didn’t know you could do that with the instant pot lid lol I need to use mine more. But congrats on finishing your draft!!
So I am hitting the "writers block" and cant write more than a 100 a day…… This is motivating and relaxing….
Also cant wait for this!!!
May the joy of a new book being published never get old for you. I teared up at the part with the dedication. 💜
Your writing vlogs are so cosy to me. Also, getting a play-by-play of your process just makes me want to sit down and write. THANKS FOR THAT
This comment may feel a bit random, but I have a wine recommendation for you! At 23:40 you pass a red wine from 19 Crimes and that's my all-time favourite brand! I haven't had that particular red blend, so I can't vouch for it specifically, but they have one called The Banished and it is a PHENOMENAL dark red, if that's your thing!
Miss Alexa, I'm really loving these intimate day-in-the-life vibed vlogs. I'm inspired watching you do all the things. Something about your fits and starts really resonates with me in a way the videos where you tell how you've become so successful never have, useful as they are. Anyhow, congrats on all the little victories. (The Target is a good thing!) Here's to your continued momentum! And to the random opening-of-the door!!! And yaaasss, girl, you got all the things because you are the published author we all aspire to be. Cheers!!!
Look at you being awesome! I've been loving the book talks, reading The Ivies, and I am so jazzed about your murder turducken.
You really have been on a roll!
I can't wait to get paid this month so that I can maybe check out some of your books! I've been meaning to for awhile, but now I'm starting to get back in a reading mood I think they're a perfect next stop for me! I'm especially interested in The Ivies, I think I'll be checking that out first
Got The Ivies on audible. It’s not my preferred genre and I still loved it. Could not put the headphones down. Looking forward to the next one.
Legit teared up when you were unboxing The Ivies. Congrats on finishing the draft!
I am the worst kind of discovery writer. I never know what's going to happen until I write it. I finished my first book almost 2 weeks ago and I thought I knew the ending, but wrote a completely different ending. So that was surprising. I love watching other discovery writers. We're such a mess. It's so much fun, though.
Congrats on finishing the draft! I just started working on my novels again after completing my short collection. It's really weird going from writing short stories to thinking through scenes and chapters. Looking forward to the next vlog. Vlogs are nice to watch while writing haha. Feels like writing with a pal.
I'm super excited about all the future InstantPot stuff!!! haha And ugh you getting emotional made ME emotional D: But I'm so happy for you for The Ivies and Murder She Texted!!!! 😀
haha, I have the same alarm anxiety! Even hearing my neighbours' smoke alarms going off triggers me :') the same with doorbells and when my phone rings :') also I just finished The Ivies, it was sooooo good! Character voice on point
Congratulations!!!
I love your vlog content so much. Your vlogs are part of why I want to start Authortube too!
Also, was that Seth Rogen?! This vlog had Seth Rogen AND 4/20 in it… a hilarious coincidence since you don't seem to partake in the usual associated stuff (from what you present online anyhow!)
Just an awesome co-inky-dink in my opinion muahaha. Please never stop doing vlogs! I love being able to see more about you and get to know you. I felt something so much on the cooking front… Super excited you pushed yourself to try the pressure cooker, it looked fabulous.
Is this going to be like the show Murder She Wrote?
the UNBOXING OMG that was AMAZING to see 😀
Halfway through the book and am OBSESSED! So good!!
Just bought The Ivies on audible. Excited to start it! Love your vlogs.
congratulations!!!! omg, you are such an inspiration. really. you helped me finish my first book w your videos, and now I'm halfway through my second one. thank you and congratulations again! you're amazing