books
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Banned Books Week: My Favorite Banned Reads
Technically, I’m a day late, but let’s ignore that fact and enjoy some books, shall we? Reading banned books is important now more than ever, in a day and age where what we engage with is being heavily scrutinized and… Continue reading
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My October Writing Goals
Hello friends! I talked a bit ago about wanting to add some more structure into my writing habits, and decided the start of a new month, and the beginning of more structure for me, was the perfect time to do… Continue reading
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Audio Books and Grandma Hobbies: A Match Made in Heaven
Cozy season is rapidly approaching, and I’m sure I’m one of many looking forward to autumn evenings spent curled on a couch with a good read. Lately, I’ve been almost entirely consuming my books in audio form (thank you, Libby),… Continue reading
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Two Attempts to Start My Next Novel
Starting a project can be really daunting! With several of my drafts, I’ve wound up throwing out my progress after I get a few chapters in. I always think it’s for the best to do so, but I still want… Continue reading
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UNSCHEDULED: I’m In Tumbleweird!
Dropping by unscheduled to do a virtual happy dance because Tumbleweird’s Volume 10 Issue 9 is out. And I’m in it!!!! This is my very first time being published, and in print too! Not only was Sara Quinn, Tumbleweird editor,… Continue reading
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I Put My Best Reads of 2025 (So Far) In A Tournament and That Was a Terrible Idea
You know, I’ve done some difficult things in my life. Survived a trip to Germany without parental oversight. Got my upper stomach tattooed. Recently, ripped out the carpet in my living room. I think all of those things were easier… Continue reading
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Five Magic Book Reviews
Recently I’ve had quite the fixation on books themed around faeries, magic, and all things in between. I justify it by calling it research for my own novel dealing with the same. Regardless, I have always enjoyed the magical and… Continue reading
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The Advice That Changed My Poetry
Poetry is something I explored a lot in college, growing my skills, interest, and drafts of various poems. Most of them come from my own experiences, putting to words that which usually cannot. I won’t sit here and say that… Continue reading
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The Problem With Teaching Literature
Many of you reading likely have not had much to complain on when it comes to reading. If you’re anything like me, when assigned books in school, it was fairly easy to stay caught up, digest, and even enjoy the… Continue reading
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Book Banter: 9 Upcoming Releases That Have Me Salivating
I read The Hacienda last year and devoured the entire thing in two days. Isabel Cañas blew me away with her dread, her atmosphere, the way she could make me feel like someone just dropped an ice cube down my… Continue reading
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