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Organized Chaos


Halfway Through the First Month
Time is still slipping away from me--we're already in the middle of the first month! Can you believe it? I don't make New Year's resolutions, but if I had, this would be about the time when they begin to fizzle. Do you have that problem? What do you do to stay motivated? I'd say for the last ten years maybe, I've been setting goals instead of resolutions. I'll set goals for the whole year and then smaller goals for each month that connect to each of the bigger goals. I set my

Amber Grosjean (author)
2 days ago3 min read


Saying Goodbye to 2025
It's hard to believe this is the last Saturday of the year. The entire year. Looking back on the year, I'm amazed at how well it turned out. This is probably my best year. When I began publishing my books independently, around 2010, I initially used Amazon because I couldn't afford to hire someone to bind my books. Amazon did all that, and it didn't cost me anything. Of course, they would take their cut, which I was okay with. Up until 2024, they were the only place my books

Amber Grosjean (author)
Dec 27, 20253 min read


Alphabet Murders
Evie Cross moved to Haven Creek to start over. Putting her past behind her, she hopes the small town will accept her and take her in. When the murders begin, Evie wonders how incompetent the police can be. Telling everything to the reporters--Evie knows they can't be that stupid. Calling it robberies gone wrong. But then she's attacked. And none of her things are missing. If that's enough, the murders are in order by name... Including her attack. Being the only one to survive

Amber Grosjean (author)
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Author Facts
Hello! I'm Amber Grosjean, and I am an author. Here are a few facts about the author.... I began the journey when I was 11 years old....

Amber Grosjean (author)
Nov 1, 20255 min read


Changing Waves
I am always updating my website and blog. I like staying fresh and being active. I also enjoy visiting with my friends, fans, and...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Jul 26, 20252 min read


The Magic of Daydreams
Have you ever wished your daydreams could come true, or ever felt like your real life didn't quite live up to your inner world? I've been...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Jul 12, 20254 min read


Keeping your life balanced when you're a writer
I always dreamed of the day I'd be able to write full-time like Stephen King or Dean Koontz. I knew it would be a dream come true, having...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Jul 5, 20254 min read


Tips for a Writer's Space
Every writer is different. And the spaces those writers work in will be as different as each writer is. It will reflect who they are as a...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Jun 28, 20253 min read


Writer's Growth
Last week, I blogged about my memories being a writer, so I thought it would be fitting to share the growth I've had as a writer. If we...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Jun 21, 20253 min read


Memories of the Writing Process
Some memories are funny, let me tell you. Like the one time when I was doing a dance in my chair while I was writing. Billy was standing...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Jun 14, 20255 min read


Planning Ahead as a Writer
Writing books, I like to "go with the flow" and be a pantser. I enjoy not knowing what's coming around the corner. It pushes me to the...

Amber Grosjean (author)
May 24, 20252 min read


Something New for Readers
I am in the process of creating a new freebie for mailer sign-ups. It ties directly to the Mage and the Living Scroll. The idea came to...

Amber Grosjean (author)
May 17, 20251 min read


Finding Value in Writing
There can be tons of reasons to write a story, poem, novel, or anything in between. And as many reasons as there are, a lot of value can...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Apr 12, 20252 min read


Book Progress: The Mage and the Living Scroll
Occasionally, I'm going to share my book progress for whatever book I'm writing. For behind-the-scenes for books I'm writing, subscribe ...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Motivation
There are as many ways to motivate yourself as there are writers, artists, or other types of people in various field of creativity. I...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Apr 5, 20254 min read


One Word Titles
Titles can be between one word and a phrase. It can be just about anything. It can be a phrase from the book, it can be the character's...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Mar 29, 20252 min read


What to tell a child who wants to be a writer
We should always encourage children to follow their dreams. Even when it's a temporary dream. Some children will dream of becoming a...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Feb 22, 20254 min read


Biggest Challenges being a writer
Every writer faces challenges during his/her career. I'm no different. The challenges I face may be different from other writers, just as...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Feb 8, 20257 min read


POV (point of view)
Point of View is the method in which you tell your story. First person, second, or third. One is more limited than the others, all three...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Jan 18, 20252 min read


BookTour
I believe in showing support for Indie Authors because I know how hard it is to write a book, let alone market that book. You know, they...

Amber Grosjean (author)
Jan 11, 20253 min read
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