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August 21, 2020
Seven Days of Hope Blog Tour!
Two sweet friends of mine, Abby Elissa and Sawyer Marie, are hosting a SEVEN DAYS OF HOPE blog tour, and I'm so excited to be a part of it here on Ellen's Musings! They asked me to share a gorgeous graphic (made by the blog tour hosts), personal words of encouragement, a quote/saying that brings me hope, and a favorite song. :) I've enjoyed visiting all the blog tour "stops" thus far, and it's my prayer that y'all are blessed by my teensy post as well. <3
QUOTE:"I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." ~ Jesus (John 16:33)
A LITTLE PERSONAL ENCOURAGEMENT:
As I prayed for wisdom on what to share today, God provided that my mom published an Instagram post about hope and . . .
August 17, 2020
Monday Musings // Week #2
Hello friends! Thanks to all of your encouragement & support, I hope to make Monday Musings a regular thing. Sooooo . . . you'd best prepare yourselves for an overload of life ramblings and fun pictures once every seven days. :)
Some highlights from this past week:
~we enjoyed a great morning playing outside @ Grandma's
~there was a LOT of rain, making the clear skies look especially glorious today
~My sweet friend, Caleigh, and I were able to face chat for the first time in a long while. Then Emma and I talked over the phone yesterday evening, discussing books, life, and blogging stuff. (both of these young ladies are such beautiful beams of sunshine! I am so blessed by them <3)
~I signed up to participate in a "Seven Days of Hope" blog tour (Lord willing, my post will be scheduled for Friday, so be sure to keep an eye out!)
~and, of course, there were new reads, trips to Dunkin' Donuts with Mom, and plenty of time for music and writing :)
A few photos . . .
Helping Ruby discover the joys of water. :D Can you believe this adorable cutie is almost seven months old???
Dry Quaker Life cereal. Mmm!
We've made it to 50,000 views!! *confetti*
My latest 5-star read. (thanks, Emma!)
I'm so excited about these new running shoes! =)
Whoosh, that was a lot of fun. :) Hope you guys enjoyed this post!! <3
What have you been up to? How's the weather where you live? Comment below and tell me!
Blessings,
Ellen S.
Some highlights from this past week:
~we enjoyed a great morning playing outside @ Grandma's
~there was a LOT of rain, making the clear skies look especially glorious today
~My sweet friend, Caleigh, and I were able to face chat for the first time in a long while. Then Emma and I talked over the phone yesterday evening, discussing books, life, and blogging stuff. (both of these young ladies are such beautiful beams of sunshine! I am so blessed by them <3)
~I signed up to participate in a "Seven Days of Hope" blog tour (Lord willing, my post will be scheduled for Friday, so be sure to keep an eye out!)
~and, of course, there were new reads, trips to Dunkin' Donuts with Mom, and plenty of time for music and writing :)
A few photos . . .
Helping Ruby discover the joys of water. :D Can you believe this adorable cutie is almost seven months old???
Dry Quaker Life cereal. Mmm!
We've made it to 50,000 views!! *confetti*
My latest 5-star read. (thanks, Emma!)
I'm so excited about these new running shoes! =)
Whoosh, that was a lot of fun. :) Hope you guys enjoyed this post!! <3
What have you been up to? How's the weather where you live? Comment below and tell me!
Blessings,
Ellen S.
August 13, 2020
It's All About Perspective
Rain. First pattering, then thudding. Hitting grass, wood, glass, cement. Puddles form upon the earth, small rivers streaking through.
Grey clouds layer the sky, their ridges taking on the look of a garden freshly hoed.
I rise, slip into my sandals, and turn my gaze to the window to spectate. My heart thrums a little in disappointment as reality sinks in: the gloomy weather means no running, no walking, and certainly no bike-riding. Not for a while, anyway.
My shoulders slump, and I sigh. Grabbing my Kindle and journal, I flop down on the bed and begin my devotions. After that, it's time for breakfast (Special K + bananas) and checking my Gmail inbox. Then I tap open the weather radar app and observe the blotches of green and yellow headed our way.
I swallow. So much rain!
"Dad, will it stay like this all day?" I ask, showing him the phone.
"Let's see." He promptly reaches over and uses two fingers to expand the map. All of a sudden, the huge blob of predicted foul weather looks teensy in comparison to the rest of the US. More like a moving dot than anything else.
"Nope," says Dad cheerfully. "Looks like it'll last for the morning, then go away." And he continues helping Sadie with her breakfast.
Wow! That's . . . different. I stare at the new image on my phone screen and feel some of my earlier tension slip away into nothingness.
Looking at the late-summer storms from a different angle - an angle far from the blown-up version I generally used - served as a much-needed lesson on the power of perspective.
Perspective is a very important part of our lives. It determines everything, from how we feel to how we act. It can ruin us, or it can shape us.
Choose now how you want to view the world. Other people. The daily chores you're assigned to do. And yes, even a weather radar app.
Will you zoom in close, see the overwhelming amount, and become discouraged? Or step back and see how things appear from God's eyes? He sees things as they are: fleeting. Gone in a moment. And everything He allows to enter our lives is for our good and His glory.
May we trust Him and seek to find the bigger picture instead of grumbling about one part of it. He knows the whole story, from the beginning of time to the end. We can rest in this, rest in His peace, His love. These hard things of life shall pass, leaving eternal glory and splendor in their wake. I can hardly wait for that moment!
August 10, 2020
Monday Musings // Caleigh's Giveaway!!
Hello friends! I was recently inspired to a do quick, impromptu "Monday Musings" post. What is that, you ask? Just a bunch of life randomness, a picture or two, and a special announcement swirled in. So, let's get to it!
First off, I just want to thank you all SO MUCH for helping this blog obtain SIXTY FOLLOWERS.
August 5, 2020
Are You Ready?
Tuesday, August 4th, 20205:45 AM
The sudden peal of shrill beeping noises from my alarm clock slices through my thick haze of sleep. I stifle a groan, roll over, and punch the Snooze button. I'm not ready to get up yet.I'd been up till half past eleven the night before with a new book. It had seemed worth it at the time, but now . . . All my body wants to do is sleep, not awaken at 5:45 to brush out my hair and ready for the day. I burrow deeper into the covers. Just for a few more minutes . . .As you can probably guess, those "few minutes" quickly turn into another hour. Before I know it, it's a quarter to seven, and I don't feel any closer to rising. From downstairs, I hear bowls and spoons clattering as my siblings have their breakfast. Rain pounds on the windows outside, while violent gusts of wind whip tree branches against the glass. I grimace. For sure this storm wins the prize as one of the worst we've had so far this summer.I release a breath and pull my blanket farther up over my shoulders. No running for me today, I reckon.Oh, well. All the more time to work on WIPs inside a warm, cozy house.Energized by this idea, I'm just about to crawl from bed when my little sister, Marah, comes in. She plops down in my rolling desk chair and strikes up a "hello, darling" type of chat. (does this occur every morning? hm, yep, just about. nothin' out of the normal about it.) In mid-conversation, we hear a strange ringing. Neither one of us can place where it comes from, so we go on in our talking.Suddenly, one of my brothers leaps into my room and exclaims, "Ellie! Get downstairs now. There's a tornado warning!"Marah springs from the chair, and I shoot to a sitting position. "Wait, what?!"
My hands fly to my tangled hair. I still have to use the bathroom. And my Kindle remains unopened, the next part of my daily Scriptural reading undone. I'm not ready!No time now. According to our radars, the tornado is close.I push back my blanket and make a mad grab for my computer, Kindle (+ Bible), hairbrush, watch, a couple hair bands, phone . . . essentially anything I can think to find in the next frantic two minutes. From the floor below, Mom yells for me to "c'mon!" Arms full, I charge down the stairs, flannel pajama bottoms sweeping my ankles and with my hair tumbling in loose waves around my face after a brisk, ten-second combing. Please, God, keep us safe! Thankfully, after about twenty minutes in the basement, the threat goes off, and our house is still in one piece . . . and now my stomach is growling for something to eat. I scurry upstairs (so much for not running, heh?) to stuff a jug of almond milk and a package of Special K into my mail bag (which was hanging conveniently from the railing), then return to the basement to eat.I notice my hands shaking as I pour cereal into my bowl. Boy howdy, was I so not prepared for this! Mid-morning, as the clouds clear and bright, glorious sunshine spills down, I can't help but notice the parallels between this true story and the life of an unbeliever. They push off getting ready for Jesus' Second Coming. "I've got plenty of time," they say. Well, so did I . . . or at least that's how it seemed. Until the call came, and I realized I wasn't even close to ready. Jesus told us that His return will be like a "thief in the night." Unexpected with no warning. Are you ready? Friends, the breath you're taking right now could very well be your last. Are you prepared to face Jesus? Or will the time come for Him to bring you home and you panic, realizing you've never repented, never asked Him to enter your heart, and now it's too late?Please, don't wait one second longer. Right here, right now, confess to God that you're a sinner in need of forgiveness and His love, and you'll be guaranteed a room in Heaven. Best of all, once you have Jesus in your heart, you're 100% ready for that moment when He returns to bring you home. <3Praying for you all!
Blessings,Ellen S.
The sudden peal of shrill beeping noises from my alarm clock slices through my thick haze of sleep. I stifle a groan, roll over, and punch the Snooze button. I'm not ready to get up yet.I'd been up till half past eleven the night before with a new book. It had seemed worth it at the time, but now . . . All my body wants to do is sleep, not awaken at 5:45 to brush out my hair and ready for the day. I burrow deeper into the covers. Just for a few more minutes . . .As you can probably guess, those "few minutes" quickly turn into another hour. Before I know it, it's a quarter to seven, and I don't feel any closer to rising. From downstairs, I hear bowls and spoons clattering as my siblings have their breakfast. Rain pounds on the windows outside, while violent gusts of wind whip tree branches against the glass. I grimace. For sure this storm wins the prize as one of the worst we've had so far this summer.I release a breath and pull my blanket farther up over my shoulders. No running for me today, I reckon.Oh, well. All the more time to work on WIPs inside a warm, cozy house.Energized by this idea, I'm just about to crawl from bed when my little sister, Marah, comes in. She plops down in my rolling desk chair and strikes up a "hello, darling" type of chat. (does this occur every morning? hm, yep, just about. nothin' out of the normal about it.) In mid-conversation, we hear a strange ringing. Neither one of us can place where it comes from, so we go on in our talking.Suddenly, one of my brothers leaps into my room and exclaims, "Ellie! Get downstairs now. There's a tornado warning!"Marah springs from the chair, and I shoot to a sitting position. "Wait, what?!"
My hands fly to my tangled hair. I still have to use the bathroom. And my Kindle remains unopened, the next part of my daily Scriptural reading undone. I'm not ready!No time now. According to our radars, the tornado is close.I push back my blanket and make a mad grab for my computer, Kindle (+ Bible), hairbrush, watch, a couple hair bands, phone . . . essentially anything I can think to find in the next frantic two minutes. From the floor below, Mom yells for me to "c'mon!" Arms full, I charge down the stairs, flannel pajama bottoms sweeping my ankles and with my hair tumbling in loose waves around my face after a brisk, ten-second combing. Please, God, keep us safe! Thankfully, after about twenty minutes in the basement, the threat goes off, and our house is still in one piece . . . and now my stomach is growling for something to eat. I scurry upstairs (so much for not running, heh?) to stuff a jug of almond milk and a package of Special K into my mail bag (which was hanging conveniently from the railing), then return to the basement to eat.I notice my hands shaking as I pour cereal into my bowl. Boy howdy, was I so not prepared for this! Mid-morning, as the clouds clear and bright, glorious sunshine spills down, I can't help but notice the parallels between this true story and the life of an unbeliever. They push off getting ready for Jesus' Second Coming. "I've got plenty of time," they say. Well, so did I . . . or at least that's how it seemed. Until the call came, and I realized I wasn't even close to ready. Jesus told us that His return will be like a "thief in the night." Unexpected with no warning. Are you ready? Friends, the breath you're taking right now could very well be your last. Are you prepared to face Jesus? Or will the time come for Him to bring you home and you panic, realizing you've never repented, never asked Him to enter your heart, and now it's too late?Please, don't wait one second longer. Right here, right now, confess to God that you're a sinner in need of forgiveness and His love, and you'll be guaranteed a room in Heaven. Best of all, once you have Jesus in your heart, you're 100% ready for that moment when He returns to bring you home. <3Praying for you all!
Blessings,Ellen S.
August 3, 2020
My Andi Carter Collection!
I never realize how many of Mrs. Susan K. Marlow's books I own . . . until I go to pull them off my shelf. Which of these have you read? Do you have a favorite? Are you excited for the sixth book to the CC Milestones series, More Tales from Memory Creek Ranch, which is due to release THIS. MONTH? I know I am! :) :) :)
July 28, 2020
Favorite Things Tag!
Wow, I really need to try and catch up on all the tags I've been pushing aside these past few months, starting with the ones I was nominated for almost simultaneously by several different blogger friends. :) So today, I present to you the "Favorite Things tag" which Laura, Alice, Caitlyn, and Ellie all tagged me for. (thanks, girls! <3)
THE RULES:
♥ Thank and link back to the person's blog who tagged you!
♥ Thank and link back to the person's blog who started the tag! thank you, Beth!
♥ Write about eight of your favorite things in your post!♥ Add at least 2 picture or gifs in your post that are related to your favorite things.
♥ Tag eight people at least! (If you don't know eight blogs to tag just tag as many as you can)
♥ Put the eight rules in your blog post!
♥ Include the picture above for the beginning of your post!
♥ Have fun!!!
All righty! In no particular order, eight of my favorite things would have to be . . .
1). Snuggles w/ these two adorable kiddos, Sadie Grace and Ruby Jane. (ages two years and six months.) :)
2). Answering a phone call from Grandma w/ my signature, accented, "Hello, darling!" (why? it's fun, and Grandma automatically knows it's me she's talking to. how did this goofy little tradition ever begin? well, look at the GIF below. you've gotta appreciate I Love Lucy! xD)
3). Listening to my a.m.a.z.i.n.g. Amazon music playlist(s).
4). Daily journaling! (this stack of notebooks is almost three years old, with new ones being added to the pile every couple of months or so.)
5). Receiving author copies of The Whispers God Gives from Amazon + signing 'em and shipping 'em out for others to enjoy. :)
6). This story, which is included in Mrs. Marlow's awesome Tales from Memory Creek Ranch collection. :D
7). The sound of a heavy rain drumming against my bedroom windows.
8). Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns, a song God used to change my life several years back.
That was a lot of fun!! I don't think I'll tag anyone this time around (as most of you bloggers have either already done this tag or been previously nominated), but I'll leave it open for the taking, just in case. ;) Feel free to participate in the comments below or on your blog! What're eight of your favorite things?
Blessings,Ellen S.
THE RULES:♥ Thank and link back to the person's blog who tagged you!
♥ Thank and link back to the person's blog who started the tag! thank you, Beth!
♥ Write about eight of your favorite things in your post!♥ Add at least 2 picture or gifs in your post that are related to your favorite things.
♥ Tag eight people at least! (If you don't know eight blogs to tag just tag as many as you can)
♥ Put the eight rules in your blog post!
♥ Include the picture above for the beginning of your post!
♥ Have fun!!!
All righty! In no particular order, eight of my favorite things would have to be . . .
1). Snuggles w/ these two adorable kiddos, Sadie Grace and Ruby Jane. (ages two years and six months.) :)
2). Answering a phone call from Grandma w/ my signature, accented, "Hello, darling!" (why? it's fun, and Grandma automatically knows it's me she's talking to. how did this goofy little tradition ever begin? well, look at the GIF below. you've gotta appreciate I Love Lucy! xD)
3). Listening to my a.m.a.z.i.n.g. Amazon music playlist(s).
4). Daily journaling! (this stack of notebooks is almost three years old, with new ones being added to the pile every couple of months or so.)
5). Receiving author copies of The Whispers God Gives from Amazon + signing 'em and shipping 'em out for others to enjoy. :)
6). This story, which is included in Mrs. Marlow's awesome Tales from Memory Creek Ranch collection. :D
7). The sound of a heavy rain drumming against my bedroom windows.
8). Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns, a song God used to change my life several years back.That was a lot of fun!! I don't think I'll tag anyone this time around (as most of you bloggers have either already done this tag or been previously nominated), but I'll leave it open for the taking, just in case. ;) Feel free to participate in the comments below or on your blog! What're eight of your favorite things?
Blessings,Ellen S.
July 24, 2020
Behind the Blogger Tag
I'm so excited for this tag sweet Emma Starr @ Seven Billion Smiles nominated me for! I actually have a BUNCH of tags to catch up on (Mystery Blogger awards, another Liebster, etc.), so you should probably expect to see several of these types of posts in the coming weeks. ;)
And now, without any further ado, here's the . . .
Behind the Blogger Tag!!!
THE RULES:
1). Thank the person who nominated you2). Answer the questions3). Pingback to the creator: Ellyn of Allonsythornraxx 4). Nominate 5+ bloggers to do the tag
EMMA'S QUESTIONS:
Why did you start blogging, and why have you kept blogging?
I started this blog because my mom told me to. ;) I'd just finished my service as Mrs. Marlow's temporary ghostwriter and couldn't wait to build a following of my own and share some encouragement with the world. I continue to blog now because of 1). this awesome community I've been placed in, 2). I find it a way to spread God's love with many souls, and 3). I'm able to connect with young authors, Andi fans, and those others who may be interested in reading The Whispers God Gives.
What is your favorite type of blog post to write? Eeks, hard one. Probably a devotional or a life update. :)
What are your three top favorite blog posts? God Is Good, Exciting News and a Request for Prayer, and Release Day!
What are some of your favorite things to do to relax? Take a walk, listen to music, read a book, hold a baby, eat dumplings, and write. :)
What are three of your favorite things? Snail mail, my Kindle, and curling up on the couch with my family for a late night of watching I Love Lucy, Leave It to Beaver, or The Andy Griffith Show episodes.
What are your proudest blogging moments? I'm gonna change this question a little bit so that instead it asks what are my most fruitful blogging moments. These moments would be when a reader takes the time to comment and tell me she's been blessed by something I've posted, I'm hit with sudden inspiration for a fresh musing, or a new blogging friend wants help, advice, and/or encouragement for her own little corner of the web. :)
What are your hobbies outside of blogging? Writing, editing, reading, cuddling babies, spending time outdoors . . .
Describe your personality in three words. Ohhh, I always seem to have a problem with questions like these. I think I need someone else's opinion of me. *hurries off to ask Mom* *returns with the following* Outgoing, heartfelt, compassionate. :D
What are your top three pet peeves? Anything (especially a spoon or someone's nails) scraping against something plastic, people disregarding the way I care for my books, and not having a towel in my hair the moment I emerge from the shower.
What is something your followers don't know about you? I got sick on canned green beans once and haven't touched them since. xD
Whoosh, that was fun!! Now it's my turn to nominate some blogger buddies.
Abby, Caleigh, Caitlyn, Scotia, Sandrina, and Martha, (along with anyone else who'd like to do this award on their blogs or in the comments below), you guys have been tagged! ;)Have fun! I look forward to seeing your answers. <3
Blessings,Ellen S.
And now, without any further ado, here's the . . .
Behind the Blogger Tag!!!
THE RULES:
1). Thank the person who nominated you2). Answer the questions3). Pingback to the creator: Ellyn of Allonsythornraxx 4). Nominate 5+ bloggers to do the tag
EMMA'S QUESTIONS:
Why did you start blogging, and why have you kept blogging?
I started this blog because my mom told me to. ;) I'd just finished my service as Mrs. Marlow's temporary ghostwriter and couldn't wait to build a following of my own and share some encouragement with the world. I continue to blog now because of 1). this awesome community I've been placed in, 2). I find it a way to spread God's love with many souls, and 3). I'm able to connect with young authors, Andi fans, and those others who may be interested in reading The Whispers God Gives.
What is your favorite type of blog post to write? Eeks, hard one. Probably a devotional or a life update. :)
What are your three top favorite blog posts? God Is Good, Exciting News and a Request for Prayer, and Release Day!
What are some of your favorite things to do to relax? Take a walk, listen to music, read a book, hold a baby, eat dumplings, and write. :)
What are three of your favorite things? Snail mail, my Kindle, and curling up on the couch with my family for a late night of watching I Love Lucy, Leave It to Beaver, or The Andy Griffith Show episodes.
What are your proudest blogging moments? I'm gonna change this question a little bit so that instead it asks what are my most fruitful blogging moments. These moments would be when a reader takes the time to comment and tell me she's been blessed by something I've posted, I'm hit with sudden inspiration for a fresh musing, or a new blogging friend wants help, advice, and/or encouragement for her own little corner of the web. :)
What are your hobbies outside of blogging? Writing, editing, reading, cuddling babies, spending time outdoors . . .
Describe your personality in three words. Ohhh, I always seem to have a problem with questions like these. I think I need someone else's opinion of me. *hurries off to ask Mom* *returns with the following* Outgoing, heartfelt, compassionate. :D
What are your top three pet peeves? Anything (especially a spoon or someone's nails) scraping against something plastic, people disregarding the way I care for my books, and not having a towel in my hair the moment I emerge from the shower.
What is something your followers don't know about you? I got sick on canned green beans once and haven't touched them since. xD
Whoosh, that was fun!! Now it's my turn to nominate some blogger buddies.
Abby, Caleigh, Caitlyn, Scotia, Sandrina, and Martha, (along with anyone else who'd like to do this award on their blogs or in the comments below), you guys have been tagged! ;)Have fun! I look forward to seeing your answers. <3
Blessings,Ellen S.
July 22, 2020
"Woodbreak - the Prequel" by Rebekah Morris // Series Announcement and Review
Hey guys! The weather where I live has been wonky lately, with 90+ degree heat in the afternoon and violent storms come nightfall. So thankful for a cozy house to live in, an air-conditioner that keeps me cool, and new books to help me stay busy when I'm spending the day indoors.Which reminds me . . . Today, I'm so excited to announce the release of a brand-new series of books by author Rebekah Morris. I've read several different works by this author and have enjoyed them immensely. Rebekah's heart (and the stories she writes!) truly shine for Christ.So when earlier this month she asked for readers to help promote her new series, Woodbreak, I snatched up the opportunity, and she sent me a free e-copy of the prequel. Time for a review!
"Woodbreak - the Prequel"
back cover summary:
Who holds the key to Woodbreak's hidden past?
When Ryan and Robin decide to search out the history of their family's ranch, their quest leads them to an old box filled with curious artifacts. Who was the mysterious Anna? What brought her west? And what connection does she have to the strange name carved into the log? A peek into Anna's diary reveals a few answers but even more questions. Is there anyone who can show them the truth of Woodbreak?
review (copied straight from Goodreads):
*a full 5 stars*
This book was very enjoyable. I was easily able to read it all in one sitting, smiling, laughing a little, being pulled into the characters' fun fiction world. Vividly-painted scenes came to life as I eagerly turned each page, held captive by the author's writing style and the joy and mystery that shone through every word she wrote. Best of all, the content is appropriate for just about any age. I have a feeling "Woodbreak - the Prequel" will be landing in my sisters' hands here soon.
Highly, highly recommend, and now I can't wait to dive into the next book of the series, which waits for me now on my lovely Kindle e-book reader. :)
Congrats on your release, Miss Morris, and a HUGE thanks for allowing me to ARC read for you.
*I received a free e-copy of this book. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*
Hurry up and add the Woodbreak series to your TBR, 'cause for sure you won't want to miss out on Rebekah's fun writing style and clean reading adventures! <3 On another note . . . How's the weather where you live? Do you enjoy thunderstorms? What're some things you're thankful for amidst the heat, the rain, and COVID-19?
Blessings,Ellen S.
"Woodbreak - the Prequel"
back cover summary:
Who holds the key to Woodbreak's hidden past?
When Ryan and Robin decide to search out the history of their family's ranch, their quest leads them to an old box filled with curious artifacts. Who was the mysterious Anna? What brought her west? And what connection does she have to the strange name carved into the log? A peek into Anna's diary reveals a few answers but even more questions. Is there anyone who can show them the truth of Woodbreak?
review (copied straight from Goodreads):
*a full 5 stars*
This book was very enjoyable. I was easily able to read it all in one sitting, smiling, laughing a little, being pulled into the characters' fun fiction world. Vividly-painted scenes came to life as I eagerly turned each page, held captive by the author's writing style and the joy and mystery that shone through every word she wrote. Best of all, the content is appropriate for just about any age. I have a feeling "Woodbreak - the Prequel" will be landing in my sisters' hands here soon.
Highly, highly recommend, and now I can't wait to dive into the next book of the series, which waits for me now on my lovely Kindle e-book reader. :)
Congrats on your release, Miss Morris, and a HUGE thanks for allowing me to ARC read for you.
*I received a free e-copy of this book. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*
Hurry up and add the Woodbreak series to your TBR, 'cause for sure you won't want to miss out on Rebekah's fun writing style and clean reading adventures! <3 On another note . . . How's the weather where you live? Do you enjoy thunderstorms? What're some things you're thankful for amidst the heat, the rain, and COVID-19?
Blessings,Ellen S.
July 20, 2020
I'm Back!! // Life Update + Photo Dump
Hi lovelies!! I know, I know, I've been slacking off the blogosphere for a while now and haven't published more than three posts this month. Sorry about that. While I'm certainly not experiencing writer's block (actually, my writer's flow has kicked in full-time within these past couple of weeks), I've devoted the majority of my free time to revising WIPs, going for walks w/ my sibs, participating in a "Junk Journal July" challenge w/ my mom and sis . . . oh, and tackling a super fun, super secret editing job I hope to announce sometime next month. Thus, I've had close to no room left on my plate for writing fresh, brand-new blog posts . . . or catching up on the boatload of tags I've been nominated for. With my to-do list growing shorter, that comes soon, hopefully!! For now, how about a quick photo dump from the past week or so?
