Books

I’m not even going to give this a title.

I hate coming up with headlines for this thing. They all sound so trite and contrived. Which, I guess, makes sense because I’m basically shouting, “Open this! Read this! Pick me!” into the void, hoping something resonates enough for it to fight through the noise of your inbox or your news feed.

And I get it. I’m an author. I’m selling books (or trying to)… but I’m starting to think that’s not what it’s all about, and I’m making strides toward changing how I show up in the hopes that I’ll be able to show up more often and more authentically.

by Allie Samberts

In defense of the soft man

So, in other words, I guess a soft man is one who has feelings. Who listens. And who is cool with his partner having a job?

This sounds fine to me? I don’t know… what am I missing?

Well, a lot, apparently. Because where there is a hot take, there’s another one to counter it just around the corner. People who are “against soft men” say these traits make them, essentially, too feminine.

To which I say… so what’s wrong with being feminine?

by Allie Samberts

“Just Write” and other really simple advice that annoyingly works

On Threads a little while ago, someone’s post went unintentionally viral—as often happens over there. It was a post bemoaning the “just write” advice as not possible for someone who has a day job, kids, life responsibilities, and other things taking up one’s time. And, while I think the spirit of the thread was lost in the discourse—as often happens over there—writers gave an interesting look into their writing lives and what it means to them to “just write.” So, of course I have to weigh in.

by Allie Samberts

When love is louder than grief, and other important musings

I have so many things to celebrate. I am so fortunate, and I am truly so, so happy. But I can’t let this weekend pass without acknowledging something really huge and sad. It’s not my typical post today, but… I don’t know. I’m feeling called to write about this, and who am I to argue with that?

TW for discussions of pregnancy loss on this one. If you’re feeling vulnerable about that, skip this one. Or scroll past to the Updates section.

by Allie Samberts

FREE BOOKS!

It’s back-to-school time here, my friends. We started at our first institute day yesterday, and my students start on Monday. So I figured, what better time to schedule a FREE Kindle event for my teacher-related ebooks?

by Allie Samberts

Which Allie Samberts Heroine are You?

In honor of back-to-school right around the corner (or, for some of you, in the rearview mirror already!), I’ve got a little quiz for you! Don’t worry—it’s not graded. But I thought it’d be fun to find out what Allie Samberts heroine you are with a personality quiz! It was so fun to put together. I hope you have fun taking it, and be sure to let me know who you got in the comments! (And let me know if you think I should do another one about “Who is your perfect Allie Samberts book boyfriend?”)

by Allie Samberts
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