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Books Full-Circle

Just had a weird, lightning strike moment, sitting here at the laundromat. I went in search of a specific writerly thing that may only exist on Tumblr. Though I didn't find what I sought, I wound up on an article called 12 Author Websites That Get It Right. As I scrolled, taking note of ideas … Continue reading Books Full-Circle →

S.G. Baker Stories Leave a comment September 17, 2019October 1, 2020 1 Minute

Writing with Anxiety: Be Afraid and Write It Anyway

Anxiety in writing often derives not from a fear of writing itself. In truth, we writers fear audience judgement.

S.G. Baker Writing Advice 2 Comments August 14, 2018August 24, 2018 5 Minutes

Reasons to Skip NaNoWriMo This Year

I want to address some arguments for NaNoWriMo and present other solutions to your writing woes.

S.G. Baker Writing Advice Leave a comment October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 4 Minutes

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S.G. Baker is a writer and editor who penned the Hopeful Wanderer web series, forthcoming as a novel-in-stories. She has authored climate fiction, fantasy, and horror shorts in Beneath the Bluebonnets, Writing the Mother Road, Freelancer, The Legacy, Little Blue Marble, and Road Kill Vol. 2. Find out more at summergbaker.com!

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Beneath the Bluebonnets Release!

Out May 19, 2026, Beneath the Bluebonnets: Tales of Terror by Texas Women is the spiritual successor to the Road Kill: Texas Horror by Texas Writers anthology series. Chilling tales from Texas women shine a light on the terrors and the power of womanhood in the face of evil.

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Appearances

Find me in the extra-digital world!

Jun 6 11a–3p
Readiculous Summer Book Fair
Texas High Plains Writers Booth
Amarillo, TX

Jun 13 4-6p
Route 66 Centennial Festival
Texas High Plains Writers Booth 41
Amarillo, TX

Jul 4 12-3p
Canyon Fair on the Square

Texas High Plains Writers Booth
Canyon, TX

Aug 1 & 2
Ama-Con
Texas High Plains Writers Booth
Amarillo, TX

All-Time Hits

Check out my top posts!

'Said' vs. Synonyms: How to use both as dialogue tagsJuly 28, 2022
Book Review: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanMay 2, 2026
The Time and Place for Passive VoiceJuly 18, 2020

Those Who Hold My Attention

Explore authors whose works I've adored!

Maggie Stiefvater

Martha Wells

Suzanne Collins

Jarod K. Anderson

Micaiah Johnson

Naomi Novik

Holly Black

Tamora Pierce

Leigh Bardugo

The McElroys

Jason Pargin

Tamsyn Muir

Brent Weeks

Andy Weir

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