Andrea J. Severson - Romance Author - Invidious

Andrea J. Severson - Romance Author
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I'm Andrea! I have a PhD in English, and started this channel sharing my journey as a PhD student, through candidacy and graduation. Now I share life in my 40s as a romance writer, indie author, and full-time university writing instructor.

Every Monday and Wednesday you’ll find vlogs and videos related to life in my 40s, as an indie/self-publishing author as well as all things writing and reading.

Please subscribe, enjoy my videos, and don't forget to leave me a comment so we can chat!

Check out my books: www.amazon.com/Andrea-J.-Severson/e/B083V5K553

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PO Box # 12851
Scottsdale, AZ 85267

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8175 E. Evans Dr. # 12851
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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46:41

Busy week balancing teaching and writing (trying not to crash out) | Vlog 19 2026

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If you wish you felt more creative watch THIS (8 tips to boost your creativity WITHOUT using AI)

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What you DON’T usually see! | Timestamped DIML | 5:30am-9pm | Vlog 18 2026

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Hitting a HUGE milestone on YouTube (Cozy day in my life) | Vlog 17 2026

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Planning my personal summer writing retreat! | Vlog 16 2026

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Book shopping, editing, time with friends, and cozy days | Life in my 40s | Vlog 15 2026

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What it’s REALLY like balancing writing a novel with a 9-5

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Cozy, Slow Sunday (hiking, reading, relaxing) | Life in my 40s | Chatty Vlog | Vlog 13 2026

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Day in my life on spring break (nothing going the way I planned!) | Vlog 12 2026

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(Even More) Scrivener Settings I LOVE!

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I’m in trouble (trying not to crash out!) | Editing my romance novel | Vlog 11 2026

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How to Defeat Writer's Block (forever)

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Turning 45, time with friends, & solo birthday at home | Birthday vlog | Vlog 10 2026

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Haven’t started your novel yet? Watch this.

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Editing Vlog | First chapters, editing vs. rewriting, & chapter lengths | Vlog 9 2026

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You CAN Edit Your Own Book…Here’s How | My Complete Self-Editing Process

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Romanticizing my life on Valentine’s Day as a single woman in my 40s | Life in my 40s | Vlog 8 2026

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Realistic writing desk tour! Where I write my novels & how to create your ideal writing space | 2026

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Developmental Editing Begins! 📚📝⁉️(Plus, how to “start” writing) | Vlog 7 2026

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How to Develop a Writing Routine (how I've written 10 novels w/ a 9-5)

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I need a reset but I’m too tired (Chatty “FaceTiming a friend” vlog)| Life in my 40s | Vlog 6 2026

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You’re going to write your first novel in 2026. Here’s how…📖💻

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No rush January | Easing into my routine for 2026 | Vlog 5 2026

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What you need to know before you make your writing and publishing plans for 2026 | Vlog 4 2026

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You finished your first draft…now what? (Reading my first draft & creating a revision plan)

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Full life reset! Cozy reset for a gentle 2026 ❤️📖(2025 Reflections 2026 Intentions) | Vlog 2 2026

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Normalizing a slow approach to New Years | Vlog 1 2026

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My new planner system for 2026! | 2026 Planner Setup

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Alone on NYE | A cozy solo NYE at home! | Feat. Twixmas, NYE, & my 1 Second Everyday for 2025!

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What I Gave & Received for Christmas 2025

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Our cozy family Christmas Day | Vlogmas Day 27 2025

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A Magical Christmas Eve with my family | Vlogmas Day 26 2025

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A cozy and relaxing Christmas Eve Eve at home | Vlogmas Day 25

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The final day shopping & a writing breakthrough | Vlogmas Day 24 2025

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Cozy Winter Solstice & Creating Magic as an adult at Christmas | Vlogmas Day 23 2025

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Nearing “The End”, writing chat, & a heart to heart | Cozy writing vlog | Vlogmas Day 22

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Letting strangers on the internet read my first draft! | Writing Vlog | Vlogmas Day 21 2025

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A very cozy (and slightly boring) day | Vlogmas Day 20 2025

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Researching at the library, cafe writing, & 2 bookshops (DIML as a writer) | Vlogmas Day 19 2025

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How to write when you don’t want to (writing when I’m feeling unmotivated) | Vlogmas Day 18

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Feeling the “pressure” on my Christmas romance & developing characters I love | Vlogmas Day 17

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A cozy day writing my Christmas romance novel! |Writing Vlog | Vlogmas Day 16

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A cozy day with my family (plus shopping at Target & Target haul!) | Vlogmas Day 15

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The Christmas mindset shift I need | Vlogmas Day 14

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Festive day out, dealing with scammers, & cozy evening | Vlogmas Day 13 2025

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Every writer NEEDS to know THIS! | Vlogmas Day 12 2025

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Grading frustrations & cozy writing | Vlogmas Day 11 2025

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Grading & writing like my life depends on it | Vlogmas Day 10 2025

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When things don’t go as planned (epic hike, productive day, rough evening) | Vlogmas Day 9

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My body said STOP! A cozy Saturday at home | Vlogmas Day 8 2025

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New hair & writing my Christmas romance novella (writing vlog) | Vlogmas Day 7

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DIML as a University Writing Teacher (last day of class!) | Vlogmas Day 6

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A super cozy productive day! | Vlogmas Day 5

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Can good writing be taught? | Vlogmas Day 4

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Focusing on the good during a chaotic day | Vlogmas Day 3

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Our family Thanksgiving! | Vlogmas Day 2

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Preparing for the Christmas season! Shopping, festive day's out, & decorating! | Vlogmas Day 1 2025

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Gaining 4,000 subscribers in 30 days!

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Beginning to feel like Christmas! (DIML: hiking, work, & a festive night out) | Vlog 85 2025

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What You NEED to Know About First Drafts (First Draft Encouragement) | 2025

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