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January 1, 2020
2019 in Review ;)
A long time ago in 2016, some friends and I were commenting on a sci-fi looking outfit. “Woah, that looks like it’s from 2020 or something.” Seconds later, we all freaked out when we realized that sci-fi-sounding date was only four years away.
And now 2020 is today. O.o.
Start practicing writing it on papers now, y’all. 
December 30, 2019
The Smashing and Dashing 2019 Character Awards
This has been an absolutely amazing reading year for me, so when “Charles Baker Harris” blogged her picks for The Smashing and Dashing 2019 Character Awards (founded by Cait @Paper Fury), I thought it looked like fun.
December 21, 2019
Christmas Cards for My Characters
My characters mean a lot to me. I love creating them and I love sharing them with you all. 
December 18, 2019
Book Review: Remarkables
“One minute they’re there: laughing and having fun at the house next door. The next minute, the teens are gone. Like magic. Marin can’t believe her eyes. Who are they? Can anyone else see them? What makes them so happy?
Marin is lonely in this new town of hers and eager to figure out more. Then she meets Charley, who reveals that he knows about them, too.
He calls them the “Remarkables.” Charley warns her to stay away from the Remarkables—and him. Charley and Marin both have painful secrets they’re holding on to, but could solving the mystery of the Remarkables help them both?” (from Goodreads)
First off, I just LOVE this cover.
December 16, 2019
A Stray Chapter for You
Hello, and how is your month going, aaaaaand I’m literally blanking on a good introduction to this blog post.
December 11, 2019
December 10, 2019
Plate Update: Fanfiction, Nephews, and Painting
November was a very unusual but very fun month full of celebration and beautiful rain.
Last month’s full plate included some snacks with my nephews.
December 6, 2019
O, Christmas Tree!
I just ate an ice cream sandwich in December, yes. But I put crushed peppermint on it, so I think it counts as Christmas food, right?
Speaking of Christmas food, there have already been a few rounds of hot chocolate and some cookies for our nightly celebration of Advent. Advent is my favorite part of Christmas. I love how it helps us focus on Christ as we countdown to Christmas, draws the whole family together, and stretches out the celebration. (Also, the candles and cookies and carols are so lovely and fun.)
December 4, 2019
I Really Love This Epic New Edition
(I originally read this book in the black and white first edition. You can find my review of it here.)
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Okay, guys, this new edition is GORGEOUS! I wasn’t prepared for how beautiful it was going to be. The coloring was awesome, and I found I could better understand some frames (particularly action) so that was an added bonus.
December 2, 2019
A Very Bookish Christmas Is Out!!! (+free chapter)
Somewhere between turkey and Black Friday sales, A Very Bookish Christmas released! 
I’m so excited to be sharing this anthology with some of my favorite authors, and I can’t wait for you all to read it. (I think I’ve said all that before, but it’s true. XD)
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But first, introductions.
The first story in the anthology is by Rebekah Jones. It’s called “Gingerbread Treasures”, and it’s inspired by the Sherlock Holmes mystery The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It’s pretty brilliant fun. Here’s a quote I like…
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Next is “Molly and Anna” by Sarah Holman (inspired by Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter). I read an early version of the story, and I loooooved the theme of reconciliation. It was also super Christmas-y and adorable.
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I haven’t gotten to read J. Grace Pennington‘s story “Sylvie of Amber Apartments” yet, but that it’s inspired by Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery and this quote below makes me want to read it.
