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Meet Harris and Lottie

It’s here!

🦓✨ Big news for Harris & Lottie fans!
You can now bring home a signed copy of the book — complete with a cuddly zebra just like Lottie’s!
It’s the sweetest way to welcome a new sibling or celebrate storytime.
Grab your signed set here

If you only want the physical book can purchase on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Bookshop

Audiobook available on libro.fm, or request it at your library.

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✨ New idea in the works! ✨ When Harris meets his baby sister Lottie, he gives her a zebra — and now I get to bring that moment to life! 🥹 I just ordered these adorable 6-inch zebra plushies to pair with signed copies of Harris Meets Lottie f
✨ New idea in the works! ✨ When Harris meets his baby sister Lottie, he gives her a zebra — and now I get to bring that moment to life! 🥹 I just ordered these adorable 6-inch zebra plushies to pair with signed copies of Harris Meets Lottie for a special gift set. I can’t wait to share them with you once they’re ready to list on Etsy! Would you rather see them sold as: 🍼 A keepsake “big sibling” gift set 🎁 A cozy storytime bundle 💌 Or both? Comment below and help me decide — I’m so excited to bring Harris’s zebra to your home! 🩶 #ChildrensBooks #NewSiblingGift #AuthorLife #HarrisMeetsLottie #KidsBooks #EtsyShop #Hovdenesliterature #harrisandlottie
🌊✨ We traded homeschool lessons for ocean views this week — three kids, one ship, and endless snacks. It’s these little moments that inspire the stories I write — the ones full of love, laughter, and a little bit of chaos. ❤️ What’s one place your family has been dreaming of visiting together? #FamilyTravel #HomeschoolAdventures #DisneyCruiseLife #ParentingJoy #MomLifeMoments #HovdenesLitAdventures #RaisingReaders
🌿 Some of my best thoughts show up in the middle of laundry. Or when I'm pacing the hallway with a baby on my hip. Or scribbled on the back of a grocery list. If you're like me, writing doesn't happen in perfect stretches of silence— it happe
🌿 Some of my best thoughts show up in the middle of laundry. Or when I'm pacing the hallway with a baby on my hip. Or scribbled on the back of a grocery list. If you're like me, writing doesn't happen in perfect stretches of silence— it happens in the fringes. That’s why I created Writing in the Fringes—a workbook for moms who write between the cracks. It’s filled with gentle prompts, space to think, and encouragement to keep going, even when life is messy. If this sounds like something you’ve needed too, I’d love to share it with you. 💛 https://www.etsy.com/listing/4374444973/writing-within-the-margins-printable #WritingInTheFringes #MomWriter #SlowWriting #MomsWhoWrite #RealLifeWriting #GentleWritingTools
I've been lucky enough to have so many of you to support my work! Some people buy the book. Some share it with a friend. Some leave a kind review. Some simply say, “Keep going.” Every bit of encouragement matters more than I can say. 💛
I've been lucky enough to have so many of you to support my work! Some people buy the book. Some share it with a friend. Some leave a kind review. Some simply say, “Keep going.” Every bit of encouragement matters more than I can say. 💛 If you’ve ever wondered how the writing is going or what’s next — I shared a small behind-the-scenes update here: 👉 buymeacoffee.com/victoriahovdenes/writing-progress-4068493 Thank you for walking with me — whether you’re here for the stories, the sibling antics, or just the tea. ☕ #MomWriter #BehindTheScenes #ChildrensBooks #IndieAuthorLife #SupportSmallCreators #BuyMeACoffee #WritingJourney https://buymeacoffee.com/victoriahovdenes/writing-progress-4068493
Goodbye summer, hello memories. From baseball swings to baking days, pacifier hunts to mountaintop hikes — we soaked up every bit of sunshine and silliness. New Mexico, Mount Rushmore, swimming, and snack breaks… you were chaotic and cozy in all the best ways. ☀️🧢🍪🛟🥾 Here’s to the little moments we’ll never forget. 💛 #EndOfSummer #MomLifeMoments #FamilyAdventures #SlowLiving #MemoryMakers #IntentionalParenting #SummerToFall #RealMomLife #FaithAndFamily #OurLittleDays #HarrisMeetsLottie #BakingWithKids #BaseballMom #MountRushmore #NMTravel #ReelLife #MomsWhoReel #RaisingReaders
We made it through our first hike with our local Boy Scouts pack! Our girls enjoyed the VIP ride on Mom and Dad’s backs, while our son powered through every step. It’s so rewarding watching these little people grow in strength and determi
We made it through our first hike with our local Boy Scouts pack! Our girls enjoyed the VIP ride on Mom and Dad’s backs, while our son powered through every step. It’s so rewarding watching these little people grow in strength and determination. 💛 #BoyScoutsAdventure #FamilyHikes #MountRushmore #PresidentsTrail #HikingWithKids #MomLife #DadLife #SouthDakotaFamilies #RaisingStrongKids #HovdenesLitAdventures
There’s a boy in one of my newest stories… He’s loyal, a little unsure of himself, and just trying to do the right thing. Messy hair. Goofy smile. A heart that will grow into courage. I’ve written his scenes—but I sti
There’s a boy in one of my newest stories… He’s loyal, a little unsure of himself, and just trying to do the right thing. Messy hair. Goofy smile. A heart that will grow into courage. I’ve written his scenes—but I still haven’t found his name. So I’m asking you: What would you name a boy like that? Drop your ideas below 👇 I’d love to hear them. #MiddleGradeFantasy #CatholicFiction #BookCharacterNames #WritingCommunity #CharacterNamingHelp #FantasyWriters #WIP #AmWriting #WritingPrompt
🎂 Harris Meets Lottie turns ONE on October 2! To celebrate, I’m giving away 50 FREE audiobook codes — here’s how to enter: ✅ How to Enter 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Follow this page 3️⃣ Comment “Happy 1 Year!” 💬 Bonus E
🎂 Harris Meets Lottie turns ONE on October 2! To celebrate, I’m giving away 50 FREE audiobook codes — here’s how to enter: ✅ How to Enter 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Follow this page 3️⃣ Comment “Happy 1 Year!” 💬 Bonus Entries ➕ Tag a friend who’d love a sweet sibling story 🔁 Share this post and edit your comment to say “shared!” 📅 Winners will be randomly selected and messaged on October 2 — the official 1-year anniversary of Harris Meets Lottie! 🧡 Thank you for being part of this journey. I can't wait to get this story into even more families' ears. #HarrisAndLottie #ChildrensBooks #AudiobookGiveaway #MomLife #BigSiblingBooks #FreebieFriday #SpotifyGiveaway #AudiobooksForKids #ReadAloudTime
✨ New idea in the works! ✨ When Harris meets his baby sister Lottie, he gives her a zebra — and now I get to bring that moment to life! 🥹 I just ordered these adorable 6-inch zebra plushies to pair with signed copies of Harris Meets Lottie f
🌊✨ We traded homeschool lessons for ocean views this week — three kids, one ship, and endless snacks. It’s these little moments that inspire the stories I write — the ones full of love, laughter, and a little bit of chaos. ❤️ Wha
🌿 Some of my best thoughts show up in the middle of laundry. Or when I'm pacing the hallway with a baby on my hip. Or scribbled on the back of a grocery list. If you're like me, writing doesn't happen in perfect stretches of silence— it happe I've been lucky enough to have so many of you to support my work! Some people buy the book. Some share it with a friend. Some leave a kind review. Some simply say, “Keep going.” Every bit of encouragement matters more than I can say. 💛
Goodbye summer, hello memories. From baseball swings to baking days, pacifier hunts to mountaintop hikes — we soaked up every bit of sunshine and silliness. New Mexico, Mount Rushmore, swimming, and snack breaks… you were chaotic and coz
We made it through our first hike with our local Boy Scouts pack! Our girls enjoyed the VIP ride on Mom and Dad’s backs, while our son powered through every step. It’s so rewarding watching these little people grow in strength and determi There’s a boy in one of my newest stories… He’s loyal, a little unsure of himself, and just trying to do the right thing. Messy hair. Goofy smile. A heart that will grow into courage. I’ve written his scenes—but I sti 🎂 Harris Meets Lottie turns ONE on October 2! To celebrate, I’m giving away 50 FREE audiobook codes — here’s how to enter: ✅ How to Enter 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Follow this page 3️⃣ Comment “Happy 1 Year!” 💬 Bonus E
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