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Savannah Carlisle choosing a pen name

Deciding to use a pen name, and choosing one, was more complicated than I thought.

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I write small town romance novels set in beachy locations. Stick an umbrella in your drink and go on a mental vacation with me!

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Two years ago, I sat in the same spot in Breckenri

Two years ago, I sat in the same spot in Breckenridge I'm sitting in right now and started my second manuscript, a take on You've Got Mail where enemies in real life were falling in love via anonymous notes left in a Little Free Library. 💌

Yesterday, after two years of editing, parting ways with my agent, months of querying and wondering if this book would ever make it out into the world, I signed a contract that gets me one step closer to that goal! 🎉

I can't wait to be able to share more with you, but what I can tell you now is that you have to believe in yourself and never give up.

"If you got a dream, chase it, 'cause a dream won't chase you back." - Cody Johnson ('Til You Can't)

I know it can feel like the power to make your dream come true lies in someone else's hands (agents, publishers, etc.), but just because they can say no doesn't mean you have to listen. Remember: it only takes one yes.

What dream are you chasing right now? I'm rooting for you! 👊

I might feel differently if I didn't live at the b

I might feel differently if I didn't live at the beach...but it's skiing for me! ⛷️

I'm currently in my happy place: Breckenridge, Colorado! This week, I'm probably doing more writing than reading, but I might start an ARC I have from a favorite author.

What's your favorite type of spring vacation? Any particular destination?

And what book are you packing?

After an incredible Friday night seeing Taylor Swi

After an incredible Friday night seeing Taylor Swift in Vegas, last night we went to see Miranda Lambert. She was also fantastic!

Loved getting to experience The House That Built Me live. ♥️ The first novel I finished writing is based on that song. I'm currently editing it in the hopes of getting it published after writing a second novel and feeling like it was the stronger one to query to agents and publishers.

Experiencing the entire crowd last night sing along with Miranda, I'm reenergized to edit and find a home for this book. I've wanted to write a book based on that song since I first heard it, and I'm not ready to give up on it!

Also...she might have another song I now feel compelled to turn into a book! 😉

Sometimes the writing I do for my day job as a spo

Sometimes the writing I do for my day job as a sports business reporter turns into opportunities to be on TV. Yesterday was one of those days!

I spent yesterday in Connecticut filming with the crew from Nightline for their weekly show IMPACT x Nightline on Hulu. 🎥 For those who follow college sports, we were talking about the evolution of name, image and likeness rights for student athletes.

My episode will drop next Wednesday, March 30th on Hulu!

Until then...I'm off to Vegas for Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert for my bestie's birthday! 🎲

Headed on a 10-day epic work/play trip to NYC, Veg

Headed on a 10-day epic work/play trip to NYC, Vegas and Breckenridge! 🛫

Twelve years ago, I started a sports business blog on a free little WordPress site. Tomorrow, I'm filming with ABC for Nightline's weekly Hulu show IMPACT x Nightline!

I never imagined my little writing hobby would take me away from practicing corporate law to being a national sports business reporter, published nonfiction author and hopefully soon-to-be fiction author! ♥️

Dream big, my friends. ✨ I'm rooting for you!!

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