Welcome, readers, to another one of my bookish rants. Today we're talking about romance! *gags like the mature adult that I am* Now, before we start... I don't dislike romance in its most general sense. In fact, I'm a hardcore shipper and love having a couple to root for. BUT, I refuse to let it… Continue reading Why I Avoid Romance Novels–Christian or Otherwise. Warning: Bookish Rant Ahead
Rose’s Ruin Exclusive Sneak Peek
Hey, everyone! Today I'm here with an exclusive sneak peek from my next novel, (or, novella) Rose's Ruin. It's a prequel to my Rose's War duology and I'm so excited to share some of it with you! Now, the story is still being written, so there's not much to share, but here's a peek at… Continue reading Rose’s Ruin Exclusive Sneak Peek
Peace in the Storm
Hey there, readers! Today is another poem, though I've decided to omit my awkward "a poem" explanation from the title XD. For me, 2019 was a year full of intense highs and intense lows. It was never in between. January, 2020 brought with it some painful closure, and from the healing of that, this poem… Continue reading Peace in the Storm
Writer’s Block: The Bane of My Existence
You've been there. Perhaps you had just woken up, coffee/tea in hand. You sit down in front of your computer, determined to write at least one thousand words. Everything is ready, just waiting for you to type. Your fingers outstretch and... nothing. Your mind is blank, the ideas gone. It's definitely a struggle, trying to… Continue reading Writer’s Block: The Bane of My Existence
Why I Plan to Pursue Traditional Publishing and Why Both Routes are Valid
For my first novel, Rose's Wrath, I chose to publish it independently. It seemed like the better move at the time, and I don't regret it! But for my next novel, I want to pursue the traditional route. The main reason being that taking on all aspects of publishing (hiring editors, proofreaders, cover designers, and… Continue reading Why I Plan to Pursue Traditional Publishing and Why Both Routes are Valid
Author Interview with Brooke Riley!
Hello to all my lovely readers! Today we have a special interview with the amazing author, Brooke Riley! She's the author of the already well-loved novel How We Rise, which is set to publish tomorrow! Whoo! I actually have the privilege of starting off this wonderful book tour, which I feel is quite the honor… Continue reading Author Interview with Brooke Riley!
You Are Brave: A Poem
In a time of so much fear and pain, I thought this poem might be suitable. I don't think we tell people enough that they're brave. That they're strong. That they're enough. We seem so set on tearing each other down. So. You. Are. Brave. You Are Brave Here, even amongst the stars that burn… Continue reading You Are Brave: A Poem
New Month, New Resolutions
Hello, wonderful readers! I was checking my notifications just a few days ago and realized that I've been blogging for two years now! Looking back, my first ones were quite horrendous, but it's been a joy from the start! I also just hit 100 followers, which was a sweet surprise to help celebrate! Today I'm… Continue reading New Month, New Resolutions
The Line Between: A Review
Hello my wonderful readers! It's been a while since I last posted a review, or much of anything, actually! Today's review is about my latest read, The Line Between, by Tosca Lee. It has become one of my favorites, as you shall soon see! Characters First off, my favorite aspect of novels--the characters! And goodness,… Continue reading The Line Between: A Review
It’s OK If Productivity Looks a Little Different
Show of hands--who planned to use this quarantine to CRUSH their writing goals? Who planned on writing novel after novel, their energy pouring out in gallons? *raises hand* I definitely did. Guess how many words I've written in the past month? Probably 5,000, at best. And you know what? That's perfectly fine. I'm the sort… Continue reading It’s OK If Productivity Looks a Little Different
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