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  • Success Starts with Self-Care

    Success starts with Self-Care is a guided journal that contains 52 weeks of journal pages to log self-care activities. Following the prompts in the journal will help you to maintain a routine, give you time to reflect on your goals, and challenge your ideas about self-care. This 52-week Guide for Self-Care includes:•Ideas for self-care•Motivational prompts…

  • Finalist!

    I am pleased to announce that my book, Lies That Bind, was honored as a Finalist in the “Fiction: Novelette” category of the 2020 International Book Awards! This was my first time entering a writing competition, and I am very excited to have placed so high. You can purchase Lies that Bind using the links…

  • Barrington

    I’m working on a collection of full-length short stories (each story will be around 7500 words). The central theme will be normal, every day citizens who are dealing with some sort of chaotic situation or event –possibly of their own making– and how it all unfolds. So What’s Barrington? Barrington is a fictional city in…

  • Blackout Tuesday

    It’s Blackout Day! If you’re looking for a Black-Owned Business to support today (and every day), check out ScatteredThoughtz.com and purchase a single ebook for $1.99 or a collection of short stories for $7.99 💫 🌟 Reviews on sites like Amazon and other digital platforms for ebooks increase authors’ visibility which is extremely important. ✨$2…

  • Short Story or Novel?

    Greetings, Hopefully by now you’ve had a chance to read Lies That Bind –If not, check it out here. Now that you’ve gone on this journey with Cara, Greg, and Ansley would you like to see what happens next, or were you satisfied with the ending as is? There are numerous directions in which the…

  • Say His Name – Reformatted & Available Now!

    Say His Name has been reformatted and is now available on most digital platforms, with several others on the way! https://books2read.com/SayHisName Dana’s life comes to a halt after the death of her boyfriend, Victor. Overwhelmed with grief, revenge soon becomes the only motivating factor in Dana’s life. Her mother and godfather try to surround her…

  • Lies That Bind – New Release!

    Cara and Greg Richards are the perfect team. They’re considerate, supportive, and blissfully in love. So why can’t they turn to each other after they receive devastating news? Cara isn’t ready to face their bleak reality, and as a full-time graduate student, she has more than enough work to keep her distracted. It’s not so…

  • New Year, New You?

    Well, maybe…but probably not. While New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for celebrating and making plans for the year to come, it’s not a magical event that transforms you into a brand-new person. Before you announce your resolutions and everything you’re giving up come January 1st, spend some time reflecting on your progress over…

  • Holiday Harmony – Maintaining Inner Peace During the Holidays

    The winter holiday season is upon us. Whether you go all out with the decorations and celebrations or choose a couple of events to attend, the festivities may cause some stress and chaos. No matter what’s going on around you, there are some things you can do to maintain your inner peace and enjoy the…

  • Shop Now

    Now you can click on the SHOP link for easy access to purchase information. More products will be added in the future. For your convenience, Scattered Thoughtz, Vol 1 is available for purchase on Amazon. If you prefer to purchase directly from me, send a direct message or email SMGrady@ScatteredThoughtz.com and I’ll provide payment instructions…