✨ Welcome to the Fickle Flashes Blog ✨
Stories, reflections, and soft rebellions from life in motion - a mix of midlife musings, dog-mom tales, creative chaos, and gentle reminders to slow down. Grab a mug, settle in, and wander through whatever speaks to you today.
Let’s Create: Plot Twists in Publishing - How My First Book Almost Went Off the Rails
I thought writing was the hard part—until I hit publish too early, ran into a trademark snag, and fell down the KDP/Canva rabbit hole. Here’s how my “almost off the rails” debut became a better book, plus the five self-publishing lessons that saved my sanity: slow down, research names, expect a learning curve, allow mistakes, and embrace the plot twists.
No Bones About It: Otis’ Guide to Cozy Evenings 🎂✨
Celebrate Otis’ 10th birthday with his guide to cozy evenings—blankets, treats, and slow moments that remind us to pause and savor life with our dogs.
Brain Tabs: Because Sometimes Your Brain Needs a Filing Cabinet
Ever feel like your brain has 37 tabs open and at least five of them are frozen? That’s exactly why I created Brain Tabs — a printable tool that flexes with you instead of guilting you with blank pages. It’s not a planner, it’s not a journal — it’s your brain’s filing cabinet, ready whenever you need it. No dates. No rules. Just pages you can print, scribble on, and actually use. Read on to see how Brain Tabs can help you organize a messy mind without the side order of shame.
Slow Season: My 4 Cozy Rituals for Calm & Comfort
Life’s simplest comforts can be the most powerful rituals — a warm mug in your hands, a soft blanket, a good book, and a moment to just be. In this post, I’m sharing my four favorite cozy rituals, the mindfulness behind them, and a few of my go-to products that make them extra special.
From Idea to Action: How Fickle Flashes Found Its Flow
The Story Behind Fickle Flashes – Part Two
From “No Way” to “Here we go” - How it all started!
Who knew that I would start a business….