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Facts of Life

Did you know that 1 in 10 righties are unknowingly lefties?  That’s me. I’m a part of that statistic. If you met my older sister, Julia, you would understand why. She would make my parents laugh, amaze people with her creative drawings, and demonstrate her athleticism. Who wouldn’t want to be her? That goes for […]

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The Importance of Self Validation For Motivation

As the new year begins, let’s strive to make 2022 stimulating and productive. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on public motivation and well-being, so this year it is important to regain your sense of purpose and develop healthy habits that will keep you satisfied all year long.  There are two types of motivation: extrinsic […]

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Love in English paperback is now out in the world!

My sweet little book goes out into the world in paperback on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022! I’m so excited to share it with an even broader readership. If you’ve been holding out on getting it (because hardcovers can be hard to squish into a purse!) then this flexible little tome is now available.

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Alda P. Dobbs gets Pura Belpre Honor

When my book was about to be released, a woman reached out to me via my website inviting me to be on a panel. Usually panel invitations come from people you already know, so I was intrigued. After several communications, I decided to go for it, and what a fortuitous decision that was! Alda P. […]

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For writers: getting past your doubts, or the art of persistence for pessimists

Getting past your doubts as a writer means going for big goals even if you’re not sure that’s a reasonable thing to do. Here’s how. I have done a lot of work throughout my life on trying to see the glass as half full, but, when I’m honest with myself, I have to admit I’m […]

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Ways to Unwind Before You Unwrap

Feeling stressed? Write about it! If the holidays have you stressed, journaling can help you identify those specific stressors and help you avoid/overcome them in the future.  Journaling has actually been proven to improve mood and reduce stress or anxiety. It can help you prioritize your goals and keep track of your personal progress. Perhaps […]

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Ana’s Holiday Recommendations

As you may know, the main character in Love in English is Ana, a girl who is new to the U.S. and is in the process of learning English. Luckily, I’ve got an inside line to Ana, so I asked her what she’d recommend for holiday presents for that person in your life who is […]

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“I Am Woman”

TikTok is known to be a popular modern platform for witty humor, life hacks, and original choreographed dances. But who knew it could prompt a wave of female empowerment? Recently, a “sound” that has been trending on TikTok is “I Am Woman” by Emmy Meli, which is inspired by the song “I Am Woman” by […]

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Station Eleven, the apocalypse, and the life of stories

It has an unprepossessing cover and I’d never heard the author’s name before. I have no memory of what made me pick up Station Eleven in 2014. It’s lost in the mists of the countless visits to book shops, letting feeling guide me, books jumping off shelves and saying “Take me!” No doubt at least […]

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Virtual Gift Ideas

“Adopt” an Endangered Animal The World Wildlife Fund is allowing the public to symbolically adopt an animal of an endangered species in an overall effort to save vulnerable species around the world. When you adopt an animal, they also send you a cute stuffed animal version of your new adoptee. How cute! Spotify Premium subscription […]

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