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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 »

get ready for the Black Friday Book Sale!

Remember this sale? Well, it’s happening again this Friday through the next Monday, and I have two new books this year! My apocalyptic fantasy novel If the Stars Awaken is $0.99 and my Jewish sci-fi novella A Dream of Home is FREE! I’ll be back this weekend with my recommendations from the sale. 😉 P.S....Continue reading »

the end goal is in sight

*screams quietly* I just hit 90% on my wordcount goal for “Project Luna”! I’ve consistently been writing in the ballpark of 2,000 words a day this past week, and things are getting climactic! I’m being very careful about spoilers because book one isn’t even out yet (though you can pre-order it here), but let’s just...Continue reading »

five books to read before fall ends

Fall is my favorite season, and though I have been doing a little Christmas shopping here and there, I’m still soaking up the pumpkins and candles and cold days and crunchy leaves (my puppy won’t stop eating them). 🧡 If you’re like me, here are five of my favorite fall-ish reads that you absolutely must...Continue reading »

book sale alert! (Christmas gifts?)

So… I’m cleaning out my stock for the end of the year, and I thought I’d give you all a chance to get some (steeply discounted) books before all the Black Friday and Christmas craziness begins. 😉 Here’s the dealio… While supplies last, my “little” books (The Twin Arrows, The Night Archers, Enjoy the Poodle...Continue reading »