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IMPORTANT: TUMBLR HAS MADE A DEAL WITH MIDJOURNEY/OPENAI.

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Spread the word. Everyone on Tumblr needs to know about this.

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So... This is confusing. There are some definite shenanigans afoot. None of my posts are shown in "recent posts" for any hashtags and none of my branded tags have pists showing up. I have no idea what I could have done confused 😕 #dsjwrites #dsjwip #confused #thisaintitchief #testingtesting https://www.instagram.com/p/BrRlsipFoza/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14xb9iumb6ol3

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I'm settling in for a Saturday night of Solange pumping through my speakers while these words flow from my brain to the page. So, what does everyone else have on tap? Netflix binge? Going out? Blanket burrito of solitude? Joining me in the writing cave? Comment below and tell me what's up.  #DSJWrites #DSJWIP #saturdaynightfun #saturdaynightplans #amwriting #instawrimo #nanowrimo2018  #nanowrimo #writerscommunityofig #writerlife #writersnetwork #writersofig #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #writersunite  #getwriting #romancelandia#amwritingromance #authorsofcolor #blackauthors #creativecommunity #blkcreatives #bookstagram #MMRomance #lgbtqromance   https://www.instagram.com/p/BpvglUzlutI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14m6c46h8n0et

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It's Nano time, people and I could not be more pumped. My Nano project is an enemy to lovers, marriage of convenience M/M romance. I'm so excited about writing Asher and Nate's story and can't wait for you to meet them. As if that wasn't enough, I have a couple of super secret side projects going too. One word: Shifters.  So are you guys participating in Nano this year? If so, what are you working on? Comment below so we can cheer each other to the finish line!   #DSJWrites #DSJWIP #amwriting #instawrimo #nanowrimo2018  #nanowrimo #writerscommunityofig #writerlife #writersnetwork #writersofig #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #writersunite  #getwriting #romancelandia #amwritingromance #authorsofcolor #blackauthors #creativecommunity #blkcreatives #bookstagram #MMRomance #lgbtqromance  https://www.instagram.com/p/Bppc3HzF9b8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=34t6n50jzg9u

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Morning! It's Monday so you know what that means: rise and grind people, rise and grind! I'm finishing my Nano prep, starting Nano, writing, and *finally* getting some reviews done (yes I say that every week. This week I'mma do it though!) and checking in wmy accountability groups. What are YOU doing? Comment below with what you’re planning to accomplish this week and how you’re gonna make it great.  #NewWeekNewGoals #MondayGrind #RiseAndGrind #MondayMotivation #NewGoals #todo #productivity #amwriting #amreading #amwritingromance #writersofinstagram #writersnetwork #writerscommunity  #weeklyplanning #bookstagram #goals #romancewriter #romancelandia #blkcreatives #DreamBig #goaldigger #authorofcolor #blackromancewriter #bookstagram #octobergoals #blackauthors #nanowrimo #nanoprep #nanowrimo2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BphXYAQBeZz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vee0vyzgx4f5

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This is it, folks. This is my tiny workspace where the magic happens. For now anyway since I am getting a new computer tomorrow 😊 #writersofinstagram #writersnetwork #writerscommunity #workathomemom #authorsofinstagram #amwriting #amwritingromance #mydesk #romancewriter #romancelandia #bookstagram #writersden #ladybosslifestyle #browngirlbloggers https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZlYmAhLjK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18n02p7uq2f0l

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It’s a new week, a new month, and a new opportunity to achieve our goals! I plan on putting a cute sweater (yay fall!) and getting down to business. This week I will: Establish a productive morning routine. Get at least three chapters done on my WIP. Write at least two reviews. Drink more water. Read at least one writing craft book. Mind my business! What are your goals for the week? Write them down, map out a plan, and speak them into existence. Comment below and tell me what you’re getting up to. #MondayGrind #RiseAndGrind #MondayMotivation #NewGoals #todo #productivity #amwriting #amreading #amwritingromance #writersofinstagram #writersnetwork #writerscommunity #happyoctober #weeklyplanning #bookstagram #goals #romancewriter #romancelandia https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZIruVBKtf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bvrj370rh1b1

[dylanstjaymes]

So, it's Monday and you know what that means. #newweeknewgoals This week I want to get some reviews written, make progress on my WIP, and buy a new computer since mine is about ready to go to the upper room. What are you guys hoping to accomplish this week? Comment below so we can cheer each other on. 📣 #mondaygrind #weeklyplan #goals #encouragingwords #writersofinstagram #writersnetwork #romancewriter #romancelandia #authorsofcolor #bookstagram #lgbtqreads #romanceblogger #writerscommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/BoHowX1h5hY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6nolar8bgru1

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It's only Tuesday and it's been a rough week for a lot of us already. If you're feeling alone or overwhelmed or struggling, you're definitely not alone. Take what you need and if you're able, pass it on. #takewhatyouneed #encouragingwords #tuesdaythoughts #writerscommunity #writersofig #creativecommunity #romancewriter #inspirationalthoughts https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4cjKWhF2H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u2e2rjn8nc0m

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Issa Monday! You know what that means, fam. New week, new goals, new opportunities to grow and learn. I plan on having a productive week of writing, reading, reviewing and getting my website up and running. So what do you guys have planned for your week? Comment and let me know so we can cheer each other on. #mondaygrind #newweeknewgoals #encouragingwords #writerscommunity #writersofig #writersnetwork https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn1er2QhTSB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z9z250lzvtez

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Ok, clearly this was made for me lol. #extra #fridaymood #unicorn #authorsofinstagram #authorlife

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Red hot or nah? Had to bring back my Rihanna red for old times sake. What do you think? #newhair #selfie #writersofig #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #melaninpoppin #writersnetwork #myface

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Symbolism

I thought I might not be the only writer out there who likes to put symbolism in their stories so I found some things and what they represent!!

Animals

Alligator - stealth, survival

Ant - diligence, industry, community, remarkable strength, hard working, success, patience

Antelope - action

Armadillo - boundaries, self protection

Badger - aggressiveness, passion and drive

Bat - rebirth, longevity, joy, good luck

Bear - gentle strength, dreaming, introspection, power, protection

Beaver - builder, accomplishing goals

Bee - divine messenger, love, service, gathering, community

Bird - enlightenment, perspective, swiftness, vision, prophetic knowledge

Boar - nature-based wealth, prosperity, success, protection, courage

Buffalo - prayer, abundance, survival needs met, good fortune, healing

Bulls’ horns - a good symbol in meditation for motivation

Butterfly - rebirth, the soul, transformation, the three phases of life

Cat - feminine energy, mystical power, used to keep the wearer safe in travel, wholeness

Chameleons - ever-changing future, inconsistency

Cheetah - speed, focus

Cougar - power, swiftness, balance

Cows - red cows are a symbol of hope, inspiring symbol for nurturing efforts

Coyote - trickster

Crane - longevity. A pair of cranes symbolizes “Long Marriage”

Cricket - good luck charm, singing, Spring, fertility

Crow - sacred law, gateway to supernatural, shape shifting, illusion

Deer - graceful gentleness, sensitivity, compassion, kindness

Dog - companionship, health, service, loyalty, protection, future prosperity

Dolphin - manna, joy, childlike play, helpfulness, breath of life, harmony, intelligence, self connection

Donkey - fertility, easy childbirth, efficiency, health, well-being, and luck

Dove - peace, innocence, fidelity, love, gentleness, kindnes

Dragonfly - good fortune, magic, vision, dreams, luck, and ancient knowledge, illusion

Dragon - wisdom due to long lives and potent magic, royalty, Emperor, eternity, courage, strength, rain, Spring

Eagle - courage, spirit, bravery, strength

Elephant - commitment, strength, astuteness

Elk - stamina, pride, power, majesty

Fish - miracles, providence, sea/water magic, good luck and prosperity, foresight, fortune, salmon in particular, are associated with knowledge

Fox - camouflage, adaptability, integration, tricksters, shape shifters, and possessors of great magic

Frog - healing, cleansing, messages, health, honesty, fluidity, purification

Gazelle - awareness

Giraffe - grounded vision

Goat - tenacity, diligence, can help to achieve goals, endure criticism, and stay safe. Goat’s fur or foot - an anti-evil talisman.

Goose - safe return, love of home

Grasshopper - nobility, prosperity

Hawk - nessenger, strength, foresight, truth

Hippopotamus - emotional depths

Horses - power, stamina, speed, transportation and communication - A black horse with a white marking on its forehead is lucky

Hummingbird - joy, pure love, celebration of life

Ladybug - delight, trust

Lamb - filial piety (dutiful respect or regard for parents).

Lion (baby) cubs - inspire mercy and gentleness.

Lion (grown) - inspire strength, courage

Lions - pride, nobility, cunning, courage, just laws, fairness, the sun, images can protect sacred ground.

Lizard - dreaming, foresight, ancient secrets

Lynx - secrets

Monkey - benevolence, drives away evil

Moose - self-esteem, assertiveness

Mountain Lion - wisdom, leadership

Mouse - frugality, rebirth, scrutiny

Opossum - strategy, diversion

Otter - medicine (woman), balanced feminine energy

Owl - deception, wisdom, clairvoyance, magic

Ox - evil spirits that disturb lakes, rivers, and seas

Peacock - wholeness, dignity, beauty, recognition, self assurance, pride

Pig - rebirth and rejuvenation

Porcupine - innocence

Rabbit - fear, fertility, moon magic, speed, swiftness, longevity, courage, strength

Raccoon - dexterity, disguise

Raven - magic

Robin - growth, renewal

Rooster - courageous, warlike disposition, warmth and life of the Universe

Scorpion - the “fire within” that often needs careful tending

Seal - inner voice

Sheep - sacrifice

Snake - cunning, evil, supernatural power

Spider - destiny, fate, weaving

Squirrel - gathering

Swan - grace

Tiger - courage, bravery, fierceness, strength, being in the now

Turtle - mother earth

Weasel - stealth

Whale - record keeper

Wolf - teacher, A Guide to the Sacred

Zebra - Individuality

PLANTS

Aloe- Healing, protection, affection

Amaryllis- Pride

Anemone- Forsaken

Angelica- Inspiration

Apple blossom- Preference

Arborvitae- Unchanging friendship

Aster- Symbol of Love, Daintiness

Basil- Good wishes

Bay- Glory

Begonia- Beware

Bittersweet- Truth

Black-eyed Susan- Justice

Bluebell- Humility, kindness

Candytuft- Indifference

Red carnation- My Heart Aches, admiration

- White carnation- Innocence, pure love, women’s good luck gift

- Pink carnation- I’ll never forget you

- Yellow carnation- Disdain, disappointment, rejection

Chamomile- Patience

Chives- Usefulness

Chrysanthemum- Cheerfulness

Clover, white- Think of me

Coreopsis- Always cheerful

Coriander- Hidden worth

Crocus- spring, Youthful gladness

Cumin- Fidelity

Cyclamen- Resignation and good-bye

Daffodil- Regard

Daisy- Innocence, hope

Dill- Powerful against evil

Edelweiss- Courage, devotion

Fennel- Flattery

Fern- Sincerity

Forget-me-not- True love memories

Gardenia- Secret love

Geranium- oak-leavedTrue friendship

Gladiolus- Remembrance

Goldenrod- Encouragement, good fortune

Heliotrope- Eternal love

Holly- Hope

Hollyhock- Ambition

Honeysuckle- Bonds of love

Horehound- Health

Hyacinth- Games and sport, playfulness, rashness

– Blue Hyacinth- Constancy of love

– Purple Hyacinth- Sorrow, forgiveness, regret

– Yellow Hyacinth- Jealousy

– White Hyacinth- Loveliness, prayers for someone

Hydrangea- Gratitude for being understood; frigidity and heartlessness

Hyssop- Sacrifice, cleanliness

Iris- A message

Ivy- Friendship, continuity

Jasmine- white- Sweet love

Lady’s-mantle- Comforting

Lavender- Devotion, virtue

Lemon balm- Sympathy

Lilac- Joy of youth

Lily, calla- Beauty

Lily, day- Chinese emblem for mother

Lily-of-the-valley- Sweetness, purity

Lotus Flower- Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth

Magnolia- Love of nature

Marjoram- Joy and happiness

Mint- Virtue

Morning glory- Affection

Myrtle- Good luck and love in a marriage

Nasturtium- Patriotism

Oak- Strength

Oregano- Substance

Pansy- Thoughts

Parsley- Festivity

Peony- Bashful, happy life

Pine- Humility

Poppy, red- Consolation

Rhododendron- Danger, flee

Rose, red- Love, I love you.

Rose, dark crimson- Mourning

Rose, pink- Happiness

Rose, white- Purity, heavenly, I’m worthy of you

Rose, yellow- Jealousy, decrease of love

Rosemary- Remembrance

Rue- Grace, clear vision

Sage- Wisdom, immortality

Salvia, blue- I think of you

Salvia, red- Forever mine

Savory Spice-  interest

Sorrel- Affection

Southernwood- Constancy, jest

Sunflower- Adoration

Sweet pea- Pleasures

Sweet William- Gallantry

Sweet woodruff- Humility

Tansy- Hostile thoughts

Tarragon- Lasting interest

Thyme- Courage, strength

Tulip, red- Passion, declaration of love

Tulip, yellow- Sunshine in your smile

Valerian- Readiness

Violet- Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty

Wallflower- Faithfulness in adversity

Willow- Sadness

Yarrow- Everlasting love

Zinnia- Thoughts of absent friends

Color

Red: Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all things intense and passionate, sincerity, happiness (Only in Japan)

Pink: love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm.

Beige and ivory: symbolize unification. 

Ivory: symbolizes quiet and pleasantness. 

Beige: calm and simplicity.

Yellow: signifies joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard and friendship.

Dark Blue: Symbolizes integrity, knowledge, power, and seriousness.

Blue: Peace, tranquility, cold, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression, appetite suppressant.

Turquoise: calm. 

Teal: sophistication. 

Aquamarine: symbolizes water. 

Lighter turquoise: a feminine appeal.

Purple: Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, honor, arrogance, mourning, temperance.

Lavender: femininity, grace and elegance.

Orange: Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.

Green: Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, service, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor.

Brown: Earth, stability, hearth, home, outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance, simplicity, and comfort.

Gray: Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm.

White: Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical.

Black: Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground, good technical color, mourning, death (Western cultures), austerity, detachment.

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Hello, all! It's #MotivationMonday so here is a word: Whatever is meant for you, is meant for you but you must go and get it. Opportunity does not like to be ignored, beloved. She won't keep knocking if you don't answer. Open the door, and then go get yours. #MondayMotivation #writerscommunity #authorsofinstagram #writersnetwork #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #writersofig

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Here's a #MondayMotivation to remind you that even when it doesn't feel like it, there is joy to be found and love to be shared. Our time here is finite so don't forget to look for the helpers (shout out to Mr. Rogers), love hard, and live gratefully. ❤️ #authorsofinstagram #positivity #dailymotivation #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity

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Happy #pridemonth peeps! Showing my #pride and repping the rainbow. Love to all my fam in the #lgbtqia community. Be you, be safe, and be proud. 🌈❤️