Mary Rajotte’s Blog Posts

The Weekly brew excerpt: Sometimes we have to shift things around, but in my mind, as long as I'm still striving for my goals, these little setbacks aren't the end of the world.

THE WEEKLY BREW: Shift+Ctrl

ByMary April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

The latest edition of The Weekly Brew, where I adjust projects and take back control.

Quote from The Weekly Brew post: "Publishing is such a roller coaster. But I’m still hanging on."

THE WEEKLY BREW: Down With The Sickness

ByMary March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

I feel like I’ve had one ailment or another since the beginning of the year, which doesn’t bode well for my various projects. I’m literally one chapter away from the final final FINAL draft of The Bone Key sequel. One chapter that through 3 big revisions and multiple smaller ones…is still at Zero Draft. I’m…

Quote from The Weekly Brew: Now, if I can just quiet that little voice in my head that says I’m blowing it…I just might make some headway.

THE WEEKLY BREW: Stalling Out

ByMary February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

The latest edition of The Weekly Brew, where I try not to spiral after stalling out…

Quote from The Weekly Brew post: "Isn’t it annoying though…how we can always feel so behind on things? Even when we’re getting things done!"

THE WEEKLY BREW: A “Me Problem”

ByMary January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

The latest edition of The Weekly Brew, where I get tons of work done…but still feel like I’m behind.

A quote from The Weekly brew post: "I’m definitely trying to enjoy the process more, rather than focusing solely on the outcome."

THE WEEKLY BREW: Ready, Steady, Go

ByMary January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

The latest edition of The Weekly Brew, where it’s time to get serious about these 2026 goals!

A list of my 2026 publishing goals

2026 Goals

ByMary January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

A new year means new goals. Find out what I’ll be working on in 2026!