Author Interview with Amie Woleslagle | Fifteen Blog Tour

Hello dear readers! I'm so excited to share today's post with you. It's full of poetry, flowers, hope in the midst of mental illness and struggle, and to top it all off, an interview with an author I know. Amie Woleslagle is releasing Fifteen, a poetry compilation, and I'm thrilled to be a part of …

Mirrored Beauty: A Flash Fiction | Inktober is Hijacked by Writers

Hello, dear readers, I know what you're thinking-- Isn't Inktober for artists? Well, yes, you're correct. However, several writers realized the prompts could also work wonderfully for inspiring flash fiction pieces. I'm the first to admit that although I enjoy dabbling in art, I prioritize writing far more, so I'd much rather sit down to …

Forgiveness After Loss | Romanov Book Review

Hello, dear readers, It says a lot that I finished Romanov by Nadine Brandes over a month ago and it still keeps coming to mind as a book I should review. So, I figured I might as well accept my fate and share my thoughts with you all. Romanov is a historical fantasy novel told …

3 Elements that Make a Story’s Ending Satisfying | The Dark Knight Rises

Hello, dear readers, Endings: the bane of any writer's existence. Not only do they have the pressure of tying up countless threads elegantly and satisfyingly, they can also make or break a story. This is why I find conclusions daunting to write. But when all the right notes are hit, and the final chord strikes …

Deciding Fictional Characters’ Enneagram Types

Hello, dear readers! Sorry for missing last week's post. Life has been a little crazy. However, I had a bunch of fun with today's post-- going through the Enneagram personality types and choosing a character for each one. So long as they're taken with a grain of salt, I find the Enneagram helpful for understanding …

5 Books that Prove Classics are Anything But Boring

Hello, dear readers! What's your first thought when you hear "classic books?" I think of leatherbound tomes thick with that lovely old-book-smell (a scent which seriously deserves its own name). I feel a spark of curiosity because, even though it's a bit daunting, there's an irresistible wisdom in many of the classics I've encountered. I …

3 Reasons You Should Re-Read Books

Have you ever found yourself overthinking whether or not you should re-read a book? Is it even a good use of time when you could be reading something new? And suddenly, it's like you're in a Shakespeare play: To re-read, or not to re-read, that is the question. I went through a stretch of time …

When Eras End: A Poem

Hello, dear readers, This poem is very personal and near to my heart. There have been a number of "endings" in my life these past few months, the most recent of which was selling my faithful horse yesterday. Seeing as I tried to capture some of the emotion that accompanies saying goodbye, this free verse …

Whimsy, Longing, and Shards of Light | Dust Book Review

Hello, dear readers! I have a confession to make: I have never read Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. Even worse, I don't think I've ever seen the Disney movie. *Cue collective gasp.* Though you're all probably questioning my childhood right now, I did recently read Dust by Kara Swanson, a magical Peter Pan retelling/sequel that …

6 Books that Will Feed Your Book-Loving Soul

Hello, dear readers! I sincerely apologize for not posting anything last week. I've been a little busy (especially since I'm in the thick of outlining a new sci-fi novel), but I'll try to keep to my posting schedule in the future. However, today I have a delightful list of reading suggestions that will appeal to …