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  • Memories, trinkets, and a good story

    I love memories and trinkets. The mind’s ability to recognize something and immediately understand that this was a part of my childhood. Even if it only lasted for a few fleeting moments in my life, I can remember my fondness for a wind up toy or how I lovingly caressed my barbies. Memories and their…

  • 2016 Thanksgiving Reads

    I’m super excited about this week because: I only have to work three days because of the holiday I love Thanksgiving and all the fruits of that labor I have time to READ And with that, I put together some Thanksgiving reads to enjoy while breaking bread with your family and friends. While some of…

  • How to Manage Your Reading Slump

    Oh goodness. I’m in a pretty awful reading slump right now. For those of you who don’t know, a reading slump is when every book you pick up feels like a lead weight. You definitely want to read that book, but it’s not on the top priorities list. You read the words on the page and all…

  • NaNoWriMo 2016 Update – Push

    I’m at 8,196 words right now. According to my NaNoWriMo tracker, I should be finished with my book by February. But even going against that number, I don’t feel in any way good about the progress that I’ve been making. And truly, it’s my own fault. I’ve stopped writing. I’ve got no excuses. My day…

  • NaNoWriMO 2016 Update – Decisions, decisions

    Challenges are always tough for me. It has something to do with my need to reach the end. Even in school while a deadline loomed over me, I struggled and stressed out by the fact that this paper needed to be X number of words or Y number of pages. Why couldn’t I say what…

  • A Place in the Sun by R.S. Grey – Book Review

    This took me a little bit longer to read than I’d like to admit. I don’t think it has anything to do with the story itself, but with me being so busy with work and living that I don’t have time to read. I can’t believe I’m admitting that. Synopsis (from Goodreads.com) – When her mother’s…

  • October 2016 Book Wrap Up

     And like that, October is over. I’m going to miss this sweet month of warm/cold weather, good Fall vibes, and even greater reads. September and October feel like the same months. It’s getting a little bit colder, but not enough to necessitate a heavy coat or many layers. In fact, the weather has been so…

  • NaNoWriMo 2016 – Introduction

    Happy November, everyone! I’m super excited about this one because I’ll be participating in National Novel Writing Month also known as NaNoWriMo. The month where you challenge yourself to write 50,000 words to your novel. I’m going to be writing my third book throughout NaNoWriMo. Yes, this would be my third time participating in the marathon…

  • Books for a Spooky Halloween

    Happy Halloween, everyone! I spent my weekend eating Halloween candy and reading romance novels, but I wanted to share some spooky stories to get you in the Halloween mood. I know I’m a little late to the party here, but I figure there are horror fans all year round. Enjoy them any time of the…

  • The Girls by Emma Cline – Book Review

    Synopsis (from Goodreads.com) – Northern California, during the violent end of the 1960s. At the start of summer, a lonely and thoughtful teenager, Evie Boyd, sees a group of girls in the park, and is immediately caught by their freedom, their careless dress, their dangerous aura of abandon. Soon, Evie is in thrall to Suzanne, a…