“Let Yourself Want What You Want” In this Writer’s Circle, our conversation centered around desire, expansion, and self-permission — especially for women who have learned to shrink their dreams in order to stay safe, responsible, or “reasonable.” Sierra wrote an article recently about her atrophied dreaming ability... It’s called: ✨ “When My Dreams Had to Wait: A Mother, an Entrepreneur, and the Return of Desire” ✨ Read the Full Article ... after writing it she has a new take on her ability to dream... We explored the idea that many writers don’t struggle with motivation — they struggle with allowing themselves to want more. “I’ve spent so much energy trying to become the version of me who doesn’t self-abandon.” Writers reflected on: - how childhood conditioning shapes self-doubt - why success can feel threatening - and how writing reconnects us to the truest parts of ourselves We also explored 10X visioning — not as pressure, but as liberation.Instead of “What’s realistic?” we asked: “What would your life look like if you stopped shrinking your desires?” That question opened doors — to courage, clarity, and honesty. Key insights from the session: - Your inner critic isn’t the enemy — it’s a scared protector. - Dreams don’t die at the start — they die when we demand HOW too soon. - Deadlines become anchors when they’re rooted in desire — not pressure. - Writing isn’t just creative work — it’s identity work. One member said: “Writing helps me remember who I really am.” And another: “This feels like Author Anonymous — where I don’t have to pretend I’m fine.” DO NOW Set a deadline- a publish date. a draft done date. a speak on stage date... etc. BIG Scary Hairy goals- with real deadlines. We ended with each writer naming a real milestone + date — a declaration of commitment to themselves and their voice. This call was about becoming.About choosing expansion.About allowing your longing to exist without apology.

Hi friends 💛 I’m excited to share some news. My first article has just been published in Awakened Magazine! It’s called: ✨ “When My Dreams Had to Wait: A Mother, an Entrepreneur, and the Return of Desire” ✨ Read the Full Article In it, I open up about something I know many of us feel but rarely name: 👉 how easy it is, especially as mothers and entrepreneurs, to put everyone else first 👉 to become so capable and so responsible 👉 that our own dreams quietly fade to the background For me, that “dreaming muscle” almost disappeared altogether. This article is about 🌒 survival 🌤️ hope returning ☀️ and relearning how to want again …not recklessly, but gently; as a practice. I wrote it especially with women, caregivers, creatives, and aspiring authors in mind — the ones who hold so much for others. I’d love for you to read it and tell me if it resonates.Thank you for being part of a community where these conversations feel welcome and safe. With love, Sierra

I am updating the course for Collaborative (CAB) Authors. I wanted to share it with you all. In this video, I share my personal writer's journey, highlighting my experiences from being a novice to publishing 18 times, including my first piece in the anthology "Single Mothers Speak on Patriarchy." I emphasize the importance of healing through writing and how my journey led to the creation of Red Thread Publishing, which has since supported around 400 authors in overcoming their fears and doubts. I encourage you to embrace your own writing journey, reminding you that every expert was once a beginner. In this community, the team and I will guide you through the emotional and logistical aspects of writing and publishing. I can't wait to connect with you and support you in this transformative process!

So thrilled to celebrate @Rena McDonald, one of our incredible authors at Red Thread Publishing! 💫 Her book, Because I Care: An Estate Planning Guide, https://amzn.to/46gW2eN has just been awarded the Silver Medal in the Business & Money category at the Global Book Awards. 🥈📚 This book was created from a place of service, to empower families to plan wisely, protect their assets, and care for the people they love. It has helped me in so many ways. Seeing it recognized on a global stage feels incredibly meaningful and well-deserved. Huge congratulations, Rena. Your commitment to clarity, compassion, and excellence truly shines through every page. Onward! Here’s to many more readers impacted by your work. ✨ #GlobalBookAwards #AuthorSuccess #EstatePlanning #Leadership #Publishing #RedThreadPublishing

The Literary Titan just posted a glowing review of our recent Anthology, The Split. Congratulations to all authors: Brandee Melcher, @Dr. Katherine Humphreys , @Carol Britton , @Lesley Goth , PsyD, @Carolina Cifuentes , Sierra Melcher, @Christen Bryce , MS RN, @Allison Banegas , Dr. @Erica Love , @Summer Jean @LaToya Burdiss , and @Jen Kennedy, MPA 👉If you have read our book please leave a review on GOODREADS or amazon. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read the original review "The Split gathers the voices of women who faced the unraveling of marriages, families, identities, and long-held beliefs. Across these stories, the writers look directly at pain, loss, and the complicated paths toward freedom. Instead of treating divorce or separation as a collapse, the book reframes each ending as a turning point where women choose themselves, rebuild their lives, and honor the truth that wholeness can follow even the hardest breaks. By the final pages, the collection stitches together a message that is steady and hopeful. These women are not broken, and they are becoming something stronger. Reading their words, I felt an ache in my chest more than once. The writing is striking in its honesty, and the stories breathe with real life. @Brandee Melcher ’s chapter opens with the raw confusion of childhood and grows into a powerful reclaiming of self, and her voice shook me because of how clear and grounded it becomes. Her journey from chaos to confidence made me root for her, and it reminded me how childhood patterns can shadow adulthood until we finally name them. I also found myself lingering on @Sierra Melcher s reflections on choosing peace over performance. Her reminder that children do not need perfect homes, they need healthy adults, resonated with me personally. The stories impact in different ways, but all of them bring a unique emotional punch.