This is my last writing check in of 2022, which feels surreal. When I started doing writing monthly check-ins for myself in May, it became a way for me to really understand what I accomplished in a month as well as what I could accomplish. With the start of next year, I’m going to review... Continue Reading →
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
“And then we’re slow-dancing in the snow. She’s humming the tune to “White Christmas” in my ear, and the rest of the world falls away as we dance on a bridge while the minutes tick down until Christmas. All that exists is her breath, her voice, her arms, and all the places our bodies meet.... Continue Reading →
Embrace Writing Breaks
While I'll be sharing my montly writing check in for the past month in the next few days, I also wanted to take a moment to talk about how important breaks are. From every creative process. Writers, artists, photographers, bloggers- anyone creating, should embrace breaks just as productivity. I had taken off this past week... Continue Reading →
The Pinhoe Egg by Diana Wynne Jones
Cat Chant and Marianne Pinhoe have discovered something exciting--something truly precious, very strange, and valuable. An egg.An egg that has been hidden away in an attic for who-knows-how-many years. An egg protected by some strong "Don't Notice" spells. An egg that Marianne gives to Cat, even though he lives at nearby Chrestomanci Castle. Chrestomanci himself,... Continue Reading →
Top Five Holiday Romance Novels
The minute Thanksgiving ended, I pulled out my Christmas decorations and began to fill my living space with holiday cheer. Every year, we try to add to our decorations, even if it’s just a little bit. This year, I bought some beautiful Christmas flowers and also placed cute Christmas window decals on our windows and... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompts, Part Three
Hello writers! It’s another Monday, and here we are at the start of yet another week. If you live in the United States, the past few days have likely been filled with enormous piles of wonderful food and desserts. I’ve had a really lovely holiday weekend with my family. It has been very relaxing to... Continue Reading →