Emily Rodmell

Publishing Truths: 1. It's rare to sell 1st book you write. 2. One success doesn't mean readers will automatically love your next book. 3. One flop doesn't mean you'll never publish another book. 4. No one knows exactly what will sell every time. Keep writing. Keep growing

The 9-year-old casually looked over my shoulder and corrected a typo in the email I was writing. I've never been so proud of someone else and ashamed at myself at the same time.

A spider is hiding in my work laptop's USB port, and I have to be on this computer all day. I have never wished for a can of compressed air more...except I don't know where he will fly if I were to spray it.

One part of me wants to be like this is so cool. I have so many Book It memories. But the other part is thinking who are they calling historical???

A family out for a swim

The babies!!!

About had a heart attack when I looked over ans saw this stowaway on my car window

@WaffleW We didn't plan to go. Were in D.C. for NBA game and realized it coincided with bloom. Crowds weren't that bad today. Yesterday was worse I hear.

Peak bloom today at the Tidal Basin. #cherryblossom

Kids wanted to watch the eclipse last night, so I'm gonna need lots of coffee today.

Last night's sky looked like it had a face. I just can't decide if it's human, chicken or fish.

Icy morning

Ready to great the trick or treaters

I grew up in Tampa, Florida, and my family still lives there. Nervously watching the weather today. To anyone out there in the path, I wish you safety and peace.

@WaffleW That's where my nephew got his name

@MelissaEndlich But did you find the mall?

The bad news is I got lost in the New Orleans Central Biz District. It’s so empty around here! Where is everyone? The good news is I got some steps in.

Took the nephews to Super Smash Con this weekend, and it was the first time in my life that I have been in a place where there were lines for the men's restroom but not the ladies' restroom.

Just discovered pumpkin spice lattes are coming back on my birthday.

@MelissaEndlich But what exciting locale are you visiting? :)

Just got photos taken so I can renew my passport for a trip in the fall. I will not share because omg when did I become a middle aged lady????

Autocorrect of the day: My phone changed tea party to tequila party. Very different meanings.

Went shell hunting, and this washed up instead