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writing vlog : write a short story with me

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mini writing retreat time! i hunkered down in my office and got to work on a short story i'm going to try to get into an anthology. it's set in the same world as my popular Smoke and Shadow series.

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Booktube Newbie Tag

helloooo booktube! i'm so excited to get started here and i hope you stick around for more fun

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✨my books✨
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tiktok: empressofchaos
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Book Review: I read Ice Planet Barbarians so you don’t have to

I lost brain cells from reading Ice Planet Barbarians, but at least I had fun making this read with me video. Enjoy or criticize my criticism of the scifi standards I set for steamy books, I accept full responsibility for the ridiculousness of that statement.

I warned you. But, you know, if you still want to read it... https://amzn.to/42w0MJD

Full review:

as expected, there are blue aliens

Alright, is it clear I maybe expected too much from my smut? yes. yes it is.
- Actually, I had no expec...

January 2023 Book Reviews

While you can still see my entire list of books read on Goodreads and at this page, I thought I’d gather my January reads into a single blog post to make things easier. Below, you’ll find the reviews for the books I’ve read this month (and come back at the end of the month for a few more).

At the end of every month, I’ll be picking one book to add to my book bracket - a collection of 12 of my favorite reads of the year - where I’ll narrow down my favorite reads of the quarter and then the year to...

January 2023 Book Reviews (pt 1)

While you can still see my entire list of books read on Goodreads and at this page, I thought I’d gather my January reads into a single blog post to make things easier. Below, you’ll find the reviews for the books I’ve read this month (and come back at the end of the month for a few more).

At the end of every month, I’ll be picking one book to add to my book bracket - a collection of 12 of my favorite reads of the year - where I’ll narrow down my favorite reads of the quarter and then the year to...

How to Read More in 2023

Alright, did you make a goal to read 100 books this year like me? 50? 25? Just one?

I get it. With a new baby and trying to keep a household together as well as get work done, it seems crazy that I want to add one more thing to my plate. But there’s something really wonderful about reading - it’s not just an escape, but a form of self care. Still, it can be hard enough to find five minutes just to take a shower some days, so if you want to figure out how to read more this year, take a look at the...

New Patreon Tiers and a BYOB Book Club

Alright, it's finally time. I've been working behind the scenes for a while to build a Patreon community that fits not only my schedule, but gives back to you -- my loyal supporter -- in a way that can include everyone. After a deep dive, I've developed these new tiers and offerings to fit a wide range of support.

The idea behind Patreon is to help support my work between projects and help me continue bringing books and art to you. The benefit for you is a look at my process that no one else gets...

A Look Inside: What Type of Writer Are You?

These little asks are so fun to go over. Some of these things I’ve never even thought too hard about and others I base my entire writing life on. I always discover a little something about myself by going through these types of questions, and thought you might like a peek inside my mind!

Planner : What is your favourite plotting method and why?

I definitely don’t have a specific method that I go to regularly. I kind of use a mashup of all of them. Mostly, if I’m writing out my outline and plottin...

A Look Inside: Writer’s Toolbox

Before I dive into all the fancy tools I use to write and produce my books, let me just tell you that I am a strong believer in getting things done with the basics. You don’t need all of these things to write. You don’t need all of these things to produce a book or write a blog or anything of the sort.

When I started writing, I used none of these things… well, except a computer, pen, and paper. But you get the idea. I added these tools as they became relevant to me and my self-publishing business...

Bullet Journal Ideas for Readers and Writers

Wondering what to do with one of your three dozen blank notebooks?

I have been a fan of bullet journals since I was still in school. There’s so much freedom in taking a blank page and designing it to fit your needs, whatever they might be. Of course, that can also be pretty intimidating.

Now, as an avid reader and writer, I’ve been using the back pages in my Passion Planner to bullet journal things other than school work! Some of my favorite spreads are related to the reading and writing habits th...