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Infertility & Pregnancy Loss

"Do you have kids?" How to Answer After Pregnancy Loss

Do you have kids? How to answer this question after pregnancy loss on trishajennreads.com | Photo of a woman in a white dress standing barefoot on grass,

Less than a month after my son was stillborn, I was asked this question again. And it nearly broke me. My mind went whirling as I tried to quickly and simultaneously figure out what to say and how to not burst into hardcore sobbing.

March 6, 2019
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Infertility & Pregnancy Loss

"At Least You Know You Can Get Pregnant" – Why this consolation is not helpful

A letterboard that says "At Least You Know You Can Get Pregnant" next to a notebook and a black and white dotted pillow on a green blanket.

I’ve heard the consolation “at least you know you can get pregnant” many times. Here’s why it’s not helpful but actually quite hurtful and what to say instead.

February 27, 2019
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Hello, I’m Trisha

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I’m a reader, a writer, an editor, and a book coach. Through editing and coaching, I help women build their confidence and tell great stories.

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I am so excited to read this book! I have three other books on the go right now....but I may be dropping them all to read this one because I know it will be completely delightful. Are you writing a delightful romance novel? If you need help with getting the words down or making a plan for how to revise it, send me a DM and we can hop on a free call to chat about how I can help. #Bookstagram #RomanceReader #Bookish #ToRead #Romance #BookCoach
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Did you know: I offer FREE intro calls to anyone interested in book coaching? That's right, it's totally free. 🩷 Want to know more about what book coaching looks or feels like? 🩷 Have a question and want to know if coaching with me will help you figure out the answer? 🩷 Want to meet me and see if you actually like talking to me about your writing? DM me to schedule a totally free 20-minute video call. I'll send you my calendly link to make booking your call a breeze! [Image description: image 1: a white box on a pink background, the box says Did You Know: I offer free intro calls to anyone interested in book coaching? DM me to book yours. Image 2: two pink columns under the title Intro Calls. The column on the right says Pros and lists the following items: totally free, ask questions related to your project, meet me and see if we want to work together, no pressure, no commitment required. The column on the left says: Cons and lists the following items: you have to actually talk to another human...that's it, that's the only con. End of description.] #BookCoaching #BookCoach #WritingCommunity #HelpForWriters
I have 75 pages to go in this delightful novel. I'm planning to finish it tonight once my kiddo is in bed. I love Alisha Rai's books. And when this new one was described as two exes racing through Vegas together to escape jewel thieves and crime bosses I knew it was going to be so much fun. And it really is! I love that I get a bit of a suspense novel but I know it's okay for me to keep reading because it won't get too dark for me, there will be humour and spice, and there will be a satisfying happy ending. I also love how in this book Alisha explores the expectations we put on ourselves and our family members and how pride and hurt can cause us to lose perspective. I'm not even finished yet, and I highly recommend. 🩷 #CurrentlyReading #RomanceReader #PartnersInCrime #RomanceReads #Bookish #Bookstagram #BookRecommendations
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This is why I love what I do! I get to help people journey toward achieving their dreams. My fabulous client Molly sent her query letter and first pages to an agent this morning and less than two hours later the agent asked to read the full manuscript. Molly is one step closer to achieving her dream of being traditionally published. Is that your dream too? Send me a DM to schedule a FREE call to chat about how I can help you on your journey. #BookCoach #QueryLife #WritingCommunity #FullRequest
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I'm a romance writer and I work primarily on romance novels with my clients, so why am I reading a middle grade fantasy novel? Because all reading, no matter what genre or type, helps me become a better writer, editor, and book coach. Yes, romance is my favourite genre and reading within it or about it helps me understand it better. But reading other books, like Inkheart, helps me learn other aspects of storytelling and writing craft. Characterization, character motivation, cause and effect, worldbuilding, mystery, and more are often done really, really well in books for younger readers. Those of us who write for adults can learn a lot from kidlit writers. Plus, it's fun! Especially when a book like this comes recommended by a dear friend. #CurrentlyReading #BookCoach #Bookish #Inkheart #WritingCraft
A book coach is a guide to the world of writing and publishing. I will never claim to know everything, but I do know quite a bit about this weird industry. The writing community and the publishing industry can be really confusing. Who's trustworthy? What's the normal process? How has that process changed or how is it changing? How does a book even get published? What are all the roles within this space and who does what? As a book coach, I can guide you through this landscape, help you find the right resources and answers to your questions. It's honestly one of my favourite parts about this job, other than getting to read your stories. If you need help understanding the world of publishing, send me a DM and we can set up a free 20-minute chat to talk about how I can help. #BookCoach #Publishing #WritingCommunity #Bookish #AmWriting #RomanceWriter
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