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April 28, 2023
Body // A Short Story
I have a new story for you all, but before we get into it, I just wanted to share two things. 1. Trigger warning for disordered eating, fatphobia, and body image issues. 2. Whatever body you’re in, you are dearly, fiercely, and ferociously loved. I hope you feel that today. 💚 Now for the story…...Continue reading »
April 26, 2023
Spell the Month in Books: April 2023
I thought it would be super fun to (last minute) join this month’s Spell the Month in Books challenge (hosted by Reviews from the Stacks), but this time I decided to go with books I’ve read on or associate with my Kindle. 😉 A – Apprentice by Kristen Young Unique main character, fascinating, dystopian. P...Continue reading »
April 20, 2023
If the Stars Awaken // Beta-readers Needed!
“If the Stars Awaken” is ready for beta-readers!!! 🥳🥳💃 I’ve been working on this novel for a few years now, and at long last, it is time to invite you into the process. Do you like to read? Apocalyptic fantasy? With Christian themes? And really cute characters? I need you (picture me as an author’s...Continue reading »
April 18, 2023
Andromeda by Rachel Newhouse // Review
This is all your fault, Dad. The year is 2076. Earth is ruled by a one-world government. In order to maintain unity, all citizens must deny their national, racial, and religious identities—or suffer the consequences. After destroying the government’s superweapon, seventeen-year-old Philadelphia Smyrna leaps off a train in a desperate attempt to escape from prison....Continue reading »
April 14, 2023
Title Reveal Time!
It is time for an overly dramatic title reveal… Ready? My fantasy novel you’ve previously known by its working title “Awake” is now “If the Stars Awaken”. And its projected release is this fall! Here’s a sneak peek of what the story includes… And just for fun, here are a couple *rough draft* excerpts. I’ll...Continue reading »
April 12, 2023
I Reorganized Our Bookshelves
And I couldn’t be more in love. I seriously just keep staring at how tidy, how FULL, how inviting they look, and I’m so happy I took the time to dust and reorganize everything. Shelf one (bookcase one) stayed almost the same with a few modern nonfiction books traded out for smaller old books. Shelf...Continue reading »
April 10, 2023
The Once Upon a Time Book Tag
Merie Shen and her friend Diamond created this fabulous tag together and left it up for grabs, so here we are. 😉 Rules Here are my answers… 😉 “Cinderella,” a book that changed your life Have I mentioned The Shield Ring in a while? If I have, well, it’s really that life-changing. If I haven’t,...Continue reading »
March 30, 2023
Another Day, Another Draft
I finished another draft of my fantasy novel, and this one felt like more of a victory than usual. It marks the draft right before beta-readers. 👀 When I’m ready to share the official title (next month!). 🥳 When I’ve started making cover and release plans. 😱 When I’m more in love with the story...Continue reading »
March 27, 2023
It’s My Birthday! Book Tag
It’s my birthday this month, and forcing you to read my favorite books this tag seemed like a great way to celebrate. 😉 I stole this tag from MyBookWorld24, and it seems to be originally created by Antonia’s Always Books. Thanks to both of you, and I hope your birthdays were fabulous. 😉 Let’s get...Continue reading »
March 24, 2023
A Very Bookish Easter // My Semi-Biased Review
Nyree moves when she loses her job, hoping to reconnect with herself and her grandmother in time for Easter, but when she stumbles upon a hidden garden, she discovers just how much she’s been missing.The Prayer Garden by Kelsey Bryant, inspired by The Secret Garden Felicity goes out of her comfort zone and invites Adam Moore to...Continue reading »
