Happy December, everyone!
Wait—what?? How can this be? I had thought my November would have dragged by much more slowly, after I signed up for NaNoWriMo and sequestered myself to my writing cave for thirty days. Most of those days started early too—pitch-black early before the clocks rolled back on the 7th—and yet the month flew by anyway.
It was pleasant rising with the sun on those mornings. Most of this blog’s “sun photography” has been of the sunset variety like the one on my header, but there is something special about the quality of the sun at dawn. The stillness, the quietude, the fresh hope that gives birth to each new day is perfect inspiration for writing a new chapter in a novel or starting a new chapter in your life.
“I write for the same reason I watch the sun rise every morning. Not to express some great truth, but because it makes me feel wildly, gloriously alive.” ~ Marty Rubin
A Photo a Week Challenge: Sunrise
Jennifer's Journal 
I love early morning writing too, Jennifer. Beautiful photo. And congrats on winning NaNo! Yay! Happy Holidays.
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Thank you, Diana. Congrats to you as well! Mornings are the best because our minds are fresh with ideas and less critical, I think.
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Yup. And I get distracted as the day goes on. 🙂
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That’s true for me too. ☺️
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Congratulations for completing the challenge Jennifer, celebrating the sunrise is a great way to reflect on what you’ve achieved!
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Thank you, Andrea. When I saw the photo challenge for Sunrise, it instantly struck a chord. 😊
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Ack, I’m almost a week late reading this. Congratulations on your NaNoWriMo – I love the certificates this year!
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Better late than never. 😊
Congrats to you as well!
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Wow, a certificate and all! And those gorgeous photos! I love the quote, too.
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I’m so glad you stopped by for a visit, Luanne, and liked what you saw. Thanks again for the tweet!
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Reading Calmer Girls!
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I hope you enjoy it, Luanne. Happy Holidays to you!🎄
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Loved it. I put a review up on Goodreads. Need to do Amazon.
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Thank you so much! I so appreciate the lovely review. I love how you understood that a good girl can sometimes “act out” when circumstances are extreme. As for understanding Veronica better, I suggest you read the sequel. You’ll gain a new perspective on why she behaves the way she does. 😊
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LOL I knew that would happen. The way the book ended, you know. I did add it over at Amazon, btw.
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All the secrets will come out. Thank you again! I’m grateful for your support, Luanne. xx
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Congratulations on your NaNoWr success – a fantastic achievement and you’re not only rewarded with a book draft, the lovely certificate but also those sublime sunrises! Heavenly – Marty Rubin’s eloquent quote is a perfect match for your post!
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Yes it’s a perfect match, Annika. Sincere thanks for your congrats and for sharing my post on Twitter. Have a great week! 💕
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What lovely pictures Jennifer – watching the sunrise is really special. It’s the hope and excitement of a new day!
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Exactly, Meg. And if you’re up at dawn, you won’t miss a second of it!
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Love your commitment! I think late nights and early mornings are magical times–but the late nights have always been more with my body rhythms. I wish I could be more of an early riser . . .
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I used to be like that, a hard core night owl. Now I embrace the mornings more. Maybe that will happen to you too. 😊
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They do say that happens more as we get older. We shall see :-).
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Beautiful snaps
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Thank you, Joanne!
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Congratulations for NaNo, Jennifer! A month well spent.
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Thanks so much, Jacqui!
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Congratulations to you, Jennifer! I know–December??!! What?! 😮
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Thanks so much, Lois. Time seems to fly by faster when you reach a certain age! 😀
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You’re talking 29, right? I thought so. 😉
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Of course!
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