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A few month's ago, I got an email asking if I'd like to apply for a position on Tim Tebow's book launch team. Beyond excited, I immediately began filling out the application. I was so determined that I actually postponed a meal, just to finish the application. And if you know me, that is not something I would normally do. I mean, I LOVE food!

Anyways! After patiently waiting for an email, I finally got the notification! I took a deep breath, opened the email, and read:

"Congrats! You've been approved to be a part of Tim Tebow's book launch team!"

Honestly, I couldn't believe it! I've only recently begun blogging again and I definitely didn't think I qualified, but I'm so glad that I did! Not only that, but I also knew that this experience would help me later in life. You know, when it's time to launch my own book :)

Well, after what seems like forever, I have finally received the book and I can't wait to read it! That doesn't mean that you have to miss out on all of the early reading though! In fact, I'm about to share a sneak peak with you!
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Since I've started a new website, I decided why not start a new blog series too! So, to share my progress with you guys and keep myself accountable, I will be tracking all of my writing & reading stats!

Monday
To be honest, I haven't gotten much reading or writing done lately. I've been distracted with life and a four month old puppy. Luckily, I was able to get a little bit of reading and writing in today!

Page Count: 74
Word Count: 1142

Tuesday:
While I didn't get any reading or writing in, I did do something productive. Can you guess what it is?! I built a new website! Well, I'm not quite finished, but I'm hoping to put the finishing touches on it tomorrow!

Page Count: 0
Word Count: 0

Wednesday
Guess who finished her site today?! I did! After I did that, I wrote two quick blog posts and then published the site for the world to see! And after seeing those two zeros yesterday, I felt a little guilty, so I forced myself to read. Hopefully I'm able to get some writing in tomorrow!

Page Count: 138
Word Count: 0

Thursday
I've got to be honest, I did not do much of anything today. I spent a good portion dealing with a migraine and trying to drown it out with a binge session of Jane the Virgin. However, I did use the time my husband was picking up dinner to get some light reading in! Then after he went to bed, I got a lot more done.

Page Count: 228
Word Count: 202

Friday
Today has been incredibly busy. I wrote two Perfectly Ambitious blog posts, spoke with multiple clients and potential clients, and I updated 126 published blog posts. After doing all of that, I decided it was time to take a break. I turned on Jane the Virgin and ate mint chocolate chip ice cream right out of the container and even though I wanted to watch the next episode, I decided it was finally time to get some real stuff done in regards to my writing career. So, I finished my book, wrote the review, and started working on my second novel again!

Page Count: 92
Word Count: 148

Saturday
My plan for today was to get up, get ready, finish the little bit of work that I had left, and then head somewhere to write. However, that's not what happened. I ended up having way more work to do than before, and while I'm glad that I'm finally making some money, I hate that I'm not moving forward with my debut novel. So tonight, I'm focusing on getting everything I can done so that I can dedicate tomorrow to writing. 

Page Count: 0
Word Count: 0

Sunday
Well, it seems that as soon as I make a plan the universe decides it needs to be changed. I went to bed last night with the intention of waking up and heading to Panera for a writing session, but when I woke up I felt like I'd been hit by a truck. So then I told myself I'd eat and see how I felt afterwards;  but that was a joke, because I couldn't even make the walk to the living room. I think I had to stop about four times before finally I just flung myself on to the couch. Needless to say, that's where I've been all day. 

Page Count: 86
Word Count: 287

Weekly Wrap-up 
Even though this week didn't go as planned, I'm really happy with what I've accomplished. As someone with multiple chronic illnesses, I've learned that I have to celebrate every little accomplishment no matter how small it is. So I'm pretty happy with the fact that I finished a book and a novella and managed to write over a thousand words. Here's to hoping that next week goes better! 

Page Count: 618
Word Count: 1,779

Books Read: 2
Debut Novel Progress: 68 pages in
Second Novel Progress: 35 pages in


What have you accomplished this week? Tell me in the comments!

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In case you weren't aware, I'm hosting a giveaway on my blog, Perfectly Ambitious! So I wanted to take a moment and share it with you all too!

As always, I love collaborating with Cassandra! She is such a kind soul and a great writer. I just know that you guys are going to love her books!

Did I mention incredibly generous?! She has decided to giveaway 10 copies of her second book, Deceitful Circle! That means 10 of you lucky readers will each receive a copy!

This giveaway starts on 08/31/2016 and ends on 09/08/2016. The winners will be randomly drawn and announced on 09/09/2016 and contacted immediately.

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Some of you might know me already from my blog, Perfectly Ambitious, but I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and my new website!

My name is Ivy and I'm a blogger, an artist, a writer, and a graphic designer! I love all things creative, but my main passion is writing.

I started a blog in January of 2016 and it took off in a way that I could never have imagined that it would! I originally created it to grow an audience for my future books, but it ended up following a different direction. So, I decided to dedicate an entire website to my writing :)

This website will be the place for you to find all of my book related topics and news. I'll be sharing excerpts, deleted scenes, cover reveals, book reviews, and so much more!

Not only that, but once I get published, you'll also be able to order signed copies of my books directly from me! So make sure to keep an eye out for that!

But that's not all! After my books are released, I'll also be working with other awesome authors to bring you the best blog tours, interviews, and giveaways!

I can't wait to start this new journey with all of you!
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