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This is one of those creations that didn’t have a plan. I just needed to put color down. Eventually, it turned into this, and I’m quite pleased.

Not to shabby for my first ever attempt at oil painting, eh? It’s not my favorite and I know I’ve got a lot to learn with oils, but this was a great way to learn how the colors behave. It’s not perfect, but I’m proud. 🫶🇨🇺

After a ridiculously agonizing wait for book4 of the Kindred’s Curse Saga by @authorpenncole, it’s finally here!!!!!! I am SO excited to see where this book takes us! Do you have this book on your TBR?

“Feels Like Home”
Painted as a wedding gift for my sweet cousin. I hope she loves it!

Sometimes you have to paint a little nostalgia.

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Creative Coffee Chats: Meet Indie Author Alina Kramer

When someone balances sweeping romantasy, chilling horror, and life as a professional circus acrobat, you know that the conversation will be anything but boring.

That’s why I’m thrilled to be kicking off the New Year with an interview with indie author Alina Kramer!

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Step into a Miyazaki world: The Midnight Sovereign belongs on your TBR

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K-Pop First Listens: A Community-Curated Playlist

When I posted on Threads asking for recommendations for new K-Pop songs, I received an overwhelming list of over 200 songs by more than 50 different artists. Everyone’s suggestions have been compiled into one ultimate Spotify K-Pop playlist, and I’m finally sharing it with all of you to enjoy just as much as I did!

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Two photos tied to each other with tape. The first photo shows a woman walking on a wooden pier under a blue sky with clouds, wearing a colorful dress. The second photo shows the same woman holding a child with a face illustration and another child with a face illustration, standing outside near a cow and a white building. The woman is smiling in both photos.

Watercolor painting of pink flower petals

Hey, I’m Steph,

the mind behind From Heart to Byline.

I’m a writer, communications & marketing pro, military spouse & mama to two little Wild Ones. I turn creativity into connection, because I believe being unapologetically yourself is a real superpower.

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