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for the love of purple books

Is it just me or are purple books just a little bit rare and special? Especially the deep purple kind. So rich and royal! In honor of my own upcoming purple book, I went through my Goodreads and made a shelf of all the purple books I’ve read. There were only 36 out of 800+...Continue reading »

Chapter One // A Dream of Flight (my upcoming novel!)

Just 18 days until A Dream of Flight releases, and to celebrate, I thought I’d share the first chapter with you all. (It hasn’t been through the final proofread, so please excuse any mistakes. 😉 ) Here goes… Chapter One Evenings were when I missed her the most. Dad would make us a hearty stew...Continue reading »

Watson and his list of nemesises

Watson loves life, but as a puppy, he naturally has a few enemies…

ARC readers needed!

You’ve probably heard me talk enough by now about my Jewish sci-fi novel A Dream of Flight (coming January 1st, 2025, eek!), but now’s your chance to read it (BEFORE everyone else, mwahaha). Sign up here to be an ARC reader, and I’ll review your application. Thanks so much! ❤

10 books to help you win your Goodreads challenge

With just barely a month of reading time left this year (whattttttttt?!), I started thinking about short and sweet books to recommend you all squeeze in. 😉 (And if your Goodreads reading challenge is looming over you, these just might help…) They’re all under 300 pages (and several are even under 100). 1. The Trouble...Continue reading »

the magic of the in-between

It’s been a week and a half since I wrote the final words of my latest project. I immediately felt a sense of triumph but of loss too. These characters… their story is done, their happily ever afters sorted, their characters arced. This first draft… The most joyous part of the process–the acts of discovery...Continue reading »

currently <3

Reading: Linked by Gordon Korman and One Spark by Holly D. Morgan Writing: Nothing except emails! It’s still break time after finishing “Project Luna”. 😎 Watching: I saw the GBBO finale yesterday and it was so wholesome ❤ Listening: Christmas music!!! Enjoying: Christmas decorations, indie book sales, whipped cream on hot chocolate How are you?

Currently <3

Reading: Linked by Gordon Korman and One Spark by Holly D. Morgan Writing: Nothing except emails! It’s still break time after finishing “Project Luna”. 😎 Watching: I saw the GBBO finale yesterday and it was so wholesome ❤ Listening: Christmas music!!! Enjoying: Christmas decorations, indie book sales, whipped cream on hot chocolate How are you?

my recs from the Black Friday Book Sale

Every year, this sale seems to grow larger, and it’s so exciting to see so many good books in one place! I’ll be highlighting some from each category, but be sure to browse on your own too! I always find new favorites from this sale. 😉 Children’s Favorites: Nova and the Lost Stars and Should...Continue reading »

i did it!

Dumroll, please! As of three minutes past midnight, early Monday morning… “PROJECT LUNA” IS COMPLETELY DRAFTED! Look at that! Remember earlier this month when I wasn’t sure I’d be able to write this one? I also had a time where I thought maybe I could but it would be a little too short. I’m so...Continue reading »