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Tate Basildon

Tate Basildon

Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster

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Farewell Twitter: Reflecting on My Social Media Journey

Upon amassing a considerable following within the Twitter writing community, the algorithm concluded that I was not a human user, leading to the permanent suspension of my account, which cannot be appealed.

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Balancing the Culinary Passion with the Memoir Dream: A Writer’s Dilemma

Many writers hold day jobs, yet the delicate equilibrium between their writing pursuits and the demands of their professional lives can frequently clash. It requires a unique mindset to not only savor one's passion but also successfully earn a livelihood in the process.

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From Military Life to Memoir: Author Kelly S. Thompson on Writing, Resilience, and Sisterhood

In this compelling author interview, Canadian veteran and memoirist Kelly S. Thompson shares her journey from military officer to bestselling author. We discuss her writing process, navigating trauma, and crafting emotional memoirs like Still I Cannot Save You. A must-read for fans of memoirs, military life stories, and powerful womenโ€™s narratives.

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Daily Prompt: Having My Male Cinderella Moment.

Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they've taken you. Calling to me from behind an enormous glass window, the light tan suede snakeskin cowboy boots stood out from all the other shoes on display. With its price tag hidden, I knew I wanted them no matter the cost. โ€œ$600.00,โ€ the sales …

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Daily Prompt: Lawbreaker

Have you ever broken the law and didn't get caught, if so how? My eyes glanced at the speed limit sign, the police car approaching me, and the carโ€™s speedometer in a flash of a second. โ€œShit!โ€ I exclaimed to the universe, and I sped past the police car at fifty in a thirty-five-mile-per-hour zone. …

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Full Disclosure: This blog is written by meโ€”a real human with a chronic illness, a chefโ€™s knife, and a heart full of stories. Sometimes I lean on AI for grammar touch-ups, structure tweaks, or a dash of SEO magic. I use AI to generate images related to the posts. But every word, every thought, and every bit of beautiful chaos? Thatโ€™s all mine.

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