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A Letter to my Book “A Noble Comfort” // ANC Release Day

If you’ve been around for a while, you remember when I wrote letters to my other finished books (Chords, Broken, The Colour Red, & The Colour Blue). I stole this idea from Hailey Rose, who stole this from someone else. Today’s letter is addressed to my newest novella, and was originally written February 3rd. Dear ANC, Well, hereContinue reading "A Letter to my Book “A Noble Comfort” // ANC Release Day"

A New Series?! // Release Announcement

So now that I’m done A Noble Comfort, what’s next on the writing list? Well, I have an announcement to make. Last November I had a little tale published which is a prequel to a WWII reimagining of A Little Princess, The Secret Garden, and The Railway Children. Each prequel short story and the actualContinue reading "A New Series?! // Release Announcement"

Favourite Characters This Year // 2024 Edition

Round three! I can’t believe 2022 was three years ago. Here’s the links to the earlier posts, and the obligatory disclaimer that I have no idea where I got this tag from, so please let me know if you know the source! My Favorite Male Characters Honestly right now I am drawing a BLANK. Lol.Continue reading "Favourite Characters This Year // 2024 Edition"

I Met My Younger Self

I met my younger self for tea today. We both had apple juice; she asked why I haven’t learned to like tea yet and I had to admit I tried but just couldn’t get into it. I could see the judgment in her eyes as she looked at my figure. I told her that we’veContinue reading "I Met My Younger Self"

The World I Wish to Create

Previously published as a guest post on Grace A. Johnson’s blog, Of Blades & Thorns. Thanks, Grace! Have you ever heard of Anne with an E? It’s a TV show loose adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, released in 2017. I’ve never seen it, and don’t plan to right now, but I did look throughContinue reading "The World I Wish to Create"

Birthday Musings

It’s my birthday, and I’m not sure how to feel about it. Usually it’s depressing… or, in the last 2 years, genuinely exciting. Today, it’s neither. Just calm. I’m 24. Nearly a quarter of a century old. I used to think 25 was a ripe old age. I was sure I’d be running after aContinue reading "Birthday Musings"

’Tis the Season Book Tag

I saw this tag over at E.G. Bella’s, and I know it isn’t Christmastime anymore but it IS winter and just after Christmas, so… can we still count it? Please? Do you have a favourite winter read? Let’s see… The Mystery on Mead’s Mountain by Kathryn Kenny, This Life of Mine by Victoria Lynn, AContinue reading "’Tis the Season Book Tag"

My 2024 Bookish Recap

Guys, it’s been SIX YEARS since I first did this tag. As many years as I’ve been blogging. Wow. 🥹 If you’re interested in the past recaps, here’s 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, which include links to the posts/videos that inspired my recaps.  Ready? Let’s dive in 🙂 My Top 10 Favourite Books of 2024 TheseContinue reading "My 2024 Bookish Recap"

Hello, 2025, Year of Confidence

No, I haven’t gone crackers. confidence • noun confide • verb transitive For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. Isaiah 30:15 *Webster’s 1828 Dictionary. The word confide came to me a while ago, randomly. The idea wasContinue reading "Hello, 2025, Year of Confidence"

Goodbye, 2024, Year of Giving

Okay, so to be honest, I really don’t remember this year very well. And as usual, I didn’t do well at journaling or anything. But I know this year saw a lot of events and change. Usually I do a list of the events that happened this year, but I’m too tired right now, soContinue reading "Goodbye, 2024, Year of Giving"