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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 23/08/2026

Photo used for the cover of Memorial: The Year My Dad and I Stopped Keeping Score, taken in 1991. We were in the backyard at Mom and Dad's Arizona home with the golf course behind us. Dad babied those cactuses. We had no idea we had so little time left together. #memorialmemoir #booksaboutgolf

Man in blue checked shirt and woman in olive top standing side by side. He has his arm around her. Desert golf course behind them.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 22/08/2026

Seven miles of left foot, right foot repeat #trailtherapy with #marathonerintraining this morning. OMG did I need this. I'd missed 2 long runs and my brain told me I'd forgotten how. Turns out (ONCE AGAIN) my brain lied! So grateful for this group. #runchat #runsky #depressionhatesamovingtarget

Sunrise over a parking lot where runners are doing active stretching.

Group of runners in colorful clothing. Several hold signs indicating running paces.

Author Nita Sweeney selfie with running group members in the background.

Walking pace group members in bright clothing approach across a short bridge.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 20/08/2026

I sent an email newsletter yesterday cleverly named "Nita's News." If you want to see what I wrote, I can add you to the list. JLMK! #authorlife #booksaboutmentalhealth #wellnesstips

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 13/08/2026

We're still "powerless" here in central Ohio, but we have a generator to keep things going. Not sure what the heck kinda storm that was, but it took out so many trees and knocked out so much power. Hope to not see anything similar any time soon. #climatechange #aep #authorlife #poweroutage #tornado

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 04/08/2026

It's the pupperina's birthday! Hard to believe she's nine. This photo is from a few years ago at Puptown Lounge, a doggie daycare nearby. And no, this is not AI. They actually dressed her up that way and got her to sit for the photo. I'll bet treats were involved! #ninetyninepercentgooddog #dogsky

Scarlet (aka the Pupperina), a yellow Labrador retriever decked out in a rainbow lei and a birthday hat and glasses.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 30/07/2026

Grateful and honored to learn that I was awarded a grant from the Ohio Arts Council for the 2026-2027 year. The arts are alive and well in Ohio. THANK YOU!! #memorialmemoir #booktour #ohioartscouncil #grantfunding

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 25/07/2026

I know. I KNOW! We hate the 'Zon, but my latest memoir, MEMORIAL, got the badge. She's a #1 Amazon New Release Category Bestseller. YIPPEE!! #memorialmemoir #booksaboutfamily #booksaboutdepression #booksaboutgolf www.amazon.com/Memorial-Sto...

Image of Amazon Hot New Releases showing Nita Sweeney's, MEMORIAL, as a #1 new release in golf biographies. Image shows three books with placement, prices, and review stars.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 22/07/2026

Hey Ohio authors! You and your books gonna be at The Ohio Authors Book Fair on September 26th? I'll be there with my books for sale and signing. Hope to see a few readers too. ;-) #booksky #writingcommunity #authorevents #memorialmemoir #depressionhatesamovingtarget #adailydoseofnow

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 18/07/2026

Skipped the group run this morning and took the pupperina out for a mile, dropped her off, then did four more solo. Air quality is much better, but the humidity was fierce. The pupperina enjoyed her post-run nap. #runchat #runsky #running #ninetyninepercentgooddog

A yellow Labrador retriever dog stretched out for a nap on filthy, gray carpet. Standing by her rump you can see the pink Newton running shoes of award-winning author, Nita Sweeney who really should get that carpet replaced.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 06/07/2026

Is #fairygarden on #runchathunt? I'll suggest it next time. Lovely run/walk/run with the pupperina down in the ravine where we spotted a little turmoil and some new additions to the fairy garden. #runchat #runsky

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 15/06/2026

Yet another way I tried to "tame" MEMORIAL during the early drafting stages. Mr. Dawg was always eager to assist. #memorialmemoir #writingcommunity #booksky #memoirmonday #dogsky

A brown sofa with pages of Nita Sweeney's book MEMORIAL laying on the back and seat cushions. Morgan, the yellow Labrador retriever, lays in front of the sofa obscured by books and more pages sitting on the coffee table.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 14/06/2026

Headed with the group toward #DerDutchman restaurant for 6 then brunch. A quarter mile in, tummy said, "Remember that port-o-potty at the trailhead?" Turned back. Used the facilities. Drove to the restaurant and headed toward the group. Got 4 then #breakfast! #runchat #depressionhatesamovingtarget

Group of women in colorful running gear and sunglasses on a trail in central Ohio.

Garmin badge for Global Wellness Day 2026. A pink heart with a heartbeat symbol on a green background.

A suburban pond with lotus flowers and grass.

Bestselling author Nita Sweeney in a black v-necked running top and a white hat with "Script Ohio" in black script on the front. She's on a path in a meadow.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 08/06/2026

Brag: Still out there! This was a few weeks ago when the Olentangy River flooded the trail. We took the mulch trail around 'cuz that river don't play! #runchat #olentangytrail #flooding

Author Nita Sweeney wearing a pink top and a black hat with sunglasses standing in front of the flooded Olentangy River trail.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 30/05/2026

Not sure how (the pub date is 6/3/26 and my brother & I received notices that our books weren't arriving until June 11th), but my sister received her copy of #memorialmemoir today! I dedicated MEMORIAL to my siblings and hoped they would get it the same day. Life often has other plans. #booksky

Author Nita Sweeney's sister Amy, holding a copy of Nita's fifth book, Memorial: The Year My Dad and I Stopped Keeping Score. Amy is sitting in a floral chair, wearing a hot pink top over a floral top. A turquoise comforter is tucked beside her.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 28/05/2026

One week from today, she'll be live! YIPPEE! #booksky #writingcommunity nitasweeney.com/memorial

Cover image of Nita Sweeney's fifth book, Memorial. It shows Nita with her father in 1991 in a vintage-looking photo.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 18/05/2026

Brag: The new book is on preorder! Oh. You mean running. Right. I have some of that. I'm still out there doing that left foot, right foot, repeat #trailtherapy. Three miles with the gang yesterday, followed by #BREAKFAST! #runchat #runsky #depressionhatesamovingtarget #memorialmemoir

The cover of bestselling author Nita Sweeney's fifth book, Memorial: The Year My Dad and I Stopped Keeping Score. The cover shows a young Sweeney with her father.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 18/05/2026

A3: A tipped-over port-o-potty. I'd never seen one until this season on a very windy run. The stuff nightmares are made of. #awkward #runchat #runchathunt

Author Nita Sweeney pouting next to a tipped over port-o-potty.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 17/05/2026

Soooooooooooooooo, this is happening. I might be ever-so-slightly-excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope to see some of you Wednesday, June 3rd at 7pm at @thebookloft.bsky.social! #memorialmemoir #booksaboutmentalhealth #depressiontreatment #golf #writingcommunity #booksky

Image of author Nita Sweeney, the cover of her next book, MEMORIAL: The Year My Dad and I Stopped Keeping Score, and an embellished circle with the words "in-store signing Wednesday, June 3rd at 7pm" inside the circle. Event is at The Book Loft of German Village in Columbus, Ohio.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 07/05/2026

I'll be on this panel Wednesday. Hope to see some of you. It's a Zoom thing. Registration instructions in the graphic. #makeeverymoveameditation #mindfulness #authorevents #booksky #writingcommunity

Graphic with blue background and purple banner announcing the Heart Wisdom panel with authors Nita Sweeney, Robyn Reynolds, Brenda Knight, and Sherry RIchert Belul on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 02/05/2026

Need a Mother's Day gift for your mindfulness-curious Mom? This book of daily meditations is perfect, especially if she's the anxious type. ;-) Available wherever fine books are sold! #mothersdaygifts #booksaboutmeditation #dailymeditationbooks #inkslayinommentscay

The front of cover Nita Sweeney's book, A Daily Dose of Now. It has a white cover with a pink lotus flower and green lettering.

The spine of Nita Sweeney's book, A Daily Dose of Now. It has a white cover with a pink lotus flower and green lettering.

The back cover of Nita Sweeney's book, A Daily Dose of Now. It has a white cover with a pink lotus flower and green lettering.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 27/04/2026

Brag: Half marathon #43 done. It was rough. I was afraid of being swept so I went out too fast. I know better. Still, she's on the books. Thank you #mitrunscbus for a great training season and #m3ssports for another fabulous Capital City race. #depressionhatesamovingtarget

Bestselling author Nita Sweeney after finishing the Capital City half marathon in Columbus Ohio. She's wearing a Still I Run teal, short-sleeved shirt that reads "Stay. Tomorrow needs you." as well as black leggings and a black sparkle skirt that has stars, rainbows, and unicorns on it. She's wearing the medal from the race. She looks really, tired. She needs a banana, a shower, and a nap.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 02/04/2026

I don't know what day it is, but book progress is good. If you want to see the cover, hop on my email newsletter. Subscribers there see/hear everything first. Link in comments. Pupperina boomerang for engagement. #dogsky #booksky #writingcommunity #ninetyninepercentgooddog

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 18/03/2026

I recently found this newspaper clipping of my small-time golf champion father and the other men who placed in the tournament. Seeing the pride on his face makes me so happy. #memorialmemoir #booksaboutfathersanddaughters #booksaboutmentalhealth #booksaboutgolf

Five men standing in front of the Chaparral Country Club members wall. Each man is holding a trophy. Nita Sweeney's father, Gene Buddelmeyer, is fourth from the left in blue pants and a gray shirt.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 18/03/2026

If you want to learn more about my next book, join my newsletter. This is my father. The book is set during the last year of his life. The book is not about him. #memorialmemoir #grief #mentalhealth #cancer #careerchange #recovery #familes #addiction #dogs #linkincomments

Middle-aged man in work clothes, leather gloves, and a black hat driving a John Deere garden tractor in a large field near a wooded area in Licking County, Ohio. The man is the father of award-winning author Nita Sweeney and is a central character in her next memoir, MEMORIAL: The Year My Dad and I Stopped Keeping Score.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 16/03/2026

Brag: Not sure if it's a brag, but I gratefully did not need to stop at a port-o-potty on yesterday's six-mile run which was a very good thing because the previous night's wind storm blew them all over! A few trees were also down. #runchat

Blue port-o-potty with a white roof lying on its side in a gravel parking lot.

Author Nita Sweeney frowning at the port-o-potty behind her that is turned on its side.

Small tree hanging across running trail.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 16/03/2026

A2: That's easy. I did not expect to fall head over heels for "sparkle skirts" aka Bolder Athletics (now defunct) running gear. Do not ask me how many skirts I own. #runchat

Author Nita Sweeney in a rainbow running skirt, white ball cap, turquoise shoes, and a short-sleeved Eagle Up Ultra shirt standing in front of a Fleet Feet/marathoner in training back drop.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 09/03/2026

Brag: ELEVEN MILES! Longest run of the season. And that puts the hay in the barn for my March races. Taper time, baby! #runchat

Nita Sweeney smiling on her eleven mile run. She's wearing a pink v-neck running top and a Columbus Marathon hat and standing near a new bridge on the Olentangy Trail.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 08/03/2026

The hay's in the barn! Eleven miles of left foot, right foot, repeat #trailtherapy today with #marathonerintraining. Taper time, baby! #depressionhatesamovingtarget #runsky #runchat #halfmarathontraining

Olentangy River in central Ohio showing muddy water and a small dam.

Olentangy bike trail bridge over the Olentangy River in central Ohio. Paved trail with wooden fence guardrails. Winter trees in the distance line the path.

Bike path with two lanes heading toward a new bridge with concrete pillars and red arched guardrails. This is in central Ohio over the Olentangy Trail.

Award-winning author Nita Sweeney wearing a pink v-neck running top, and a Columbus Marathon hat. She's standing on the Olentangy Trail in central Ohio near a new bridge.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 01/03/2026

Cold again today, but yesterday was perfect for ten miles of left foot, right foot #trailtherapy. Good thing I'm not superstitious. Got in 3.16 before the group run. Needed 7 more, so 3.5 out and back which put my turn around at 6.66. Got her done! #runchat #depressionhatesamovingtarget #runsky

Woman wearing Garmin watch on her arm. The screen reads "6.66."

Bestselling author Nita Sweeney wearing black sunglasses, a black headband, a pink hoodie, a black buff while standing on a bike path.

Green grass sprouting along a bike path lined by winter trees.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 02/02/2026

@therunchat.com didn't ask for a "brag" but I have one! Did the "hamster wheel" (Warm Up Columbus) 5k today at "feels like" -7 degrees F. I dropped from the half because of the temps and intended to skip it until I heard that two friends both older than me were doing it. We ran together! #runchat

Three women standing in front of a finish line wearing heavy winter coats, hats, and gloves with race medals around their necks. They are standing in a road, but there is a foot of snow on the ground on both sides of them.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 24/01/2026

One year ago, I rented this office so I could focus to revise the #fatherdaughtermemoir I began in 2004. Today, I sent the manuscript to the copy editor. Please clap. #memorialmemoir #writingcommunity #booksky #staytuned #familymemoir #memoir #golfmemoir #mentalhealthmemoir

This snow-covered yard beyond a sidewalk the view of a water tower is the view from the office of bestselling author Nita Sweeney, currently working on a memoir about recovering from mental illness while her father was dying of cancer.

Bestselling author Nita Sweeney with her family. Her current project, MEMORIAL, is about her mental health recovery while her father was dying of cancer. Sweeney is on the left next to her father, mother, brother, and sister. They are wearing golf gear and holding golf clubs.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 19/01/2026

A4: No-show socks over knee socks. 2 pairs of lettings. A "sparkle skirt" (Bolder Athletics). A 32degree heat base layer with 2 or 3 race shirts over that. Fuzzy New Balance hooded jacket. I can't remember the name. A buff. A thin headband and a hat. Windproof mittens and handwarmers. #runchat

Bestselling author Nita Sweeney running in the cold wearing so many layers!

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 10/01/2026

The world is a mess, but I know one thing for sure: I married a good man. Because today is his birthday, we did what we always do. We put on our fancy clothes and want to dinner at a fancy restaurant. No regrets on the marriage or the meal. Happy Birthday to the #onehundredpercentgoodhusband!

Photograph of Ed Sweeney, aka the #onehundredpercentgoodhusband. He is wearing a light blue shirt and a navy suit jacket. He has white hair and wears wire-rimmed glasses. He's smiling as if at the edge of laughter.

The decadent chocolate cake slice from Mastro's at Easton in central Ohio. A chocolate drizzle on the white china plate spells out "Happy Birthday." Four raspberries and a mint leaf adore the cake.

Bestselling author Nita Sweeney in a black jacket and gray top sits next to her husband, Ed Sweeney, who wears a blue shirt and navy suit coat at a table with a white linen table cloth. Two coffee cups sit on the table in front of them.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 02/01/2026

Happy "Wash your car regularly so the radioactive brine doesn't eat it" season to all who celebrate. #carsky

Car side window covered with soap suds and being scrubbed by a large, red and blue car wash brush.

Car windshield covered with soap suds and being scrubbed by a large, red and blue car wash brush.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 01/01/2026

Win, lose, or tie. I love my Buckeyes 'til I die. #buckeyefootball

Black background emblazoned with the word "Forever" in red with "Not just when we win" printed beneath it. The "O" in forever is a Buckeye leaf and Ohio State images fill the dark background.

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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her) @nitasweeney.com · 01/01/2026

A5: Coming out of a tunnel at Savannah River Half. Felt strong and finished at a pace close to 2023 before three #brokenheartsyndrome #takotsubo episodes stalled my running. #runchat

Bestselling author and ultramarathoner Nita Sweeney in a black v-neck top, Still I Run hat, and unicorn skirt coming out of a dark tunnel at the Savannah River half.

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