Earlier this year, I made a goal to read more. 15 books in one year. Now, for avid readers, that might seem to be a paltry number. But as a SAHM mom to a toddler who is active in her church community and also decided to buy 20+ chickens, my plate is rather full. To… Continue reading Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne | A Review
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A Timeless Classic: Why The Hunger Games Still Rings So True (Sunrise on the Reaping)
Hello, wonderful readers! Yes, it's time to review another excellent addition to one of my favorite series of all time. Warning, we will discuss spoilers. Sunrise on the Reaping is one of the prequels of the original The Hunger Games trilogy. It follows the story of Haymitch Abernathy, who we know to be Katniss &… Continue reading A Timeless Classic: Why The Hunger Games Still Rings So True (Sunrise on the Reaping)
Rose’s Ruin Cover Reveal!
It seems almost surreal to type out that title. The last time I published a book was almost five years ago, and the imposter syndrome has been REAL. After all, Rose's Ruin is "only" a novella. Can I even feel proud of this moment? (The answer is yes, of course) This story has taken years,… Continue reading Rose’s Ruin Cover Reveal!
Does Your MC Need to Be Female? | How to Challenge Your Writing Habits
Hello, wonderful readers! In some ways, I fear this post will be even more controversial than my last. As always, you are all people of free will who may choose to ignore said-advice. However, I do think we could all benefit from challenging our writing habits, thus stretching our abilities as authors. This post is… Continue reading Does Your MC Need to Be Female? | How to Challenge Your Writing Habits
First Draft: Complete!
Good afternoon, wonderful readers! I am happy to (finally) announce that the first draft of Rose's Ruin is complete! It's take a couple years getting here, but the relief is immeasurable, haha! Now that the first part is done, I'm hoping to really get the ball rolling on everything else! I honestly prefer the editing… Continue reading First Draft: Complete!
My Writing | It’s Official, Rose’s Ruin is Happening
*checks Rose's Wrath's publication date* *sees it was March of 2020* Well, it's been a while, I'll admit that. Rose's Wrath was published to positive feedback and a deep love for many of the characters! Due to many different things, the next book, Rose's Ruin, has been MIA. I can say, though, that the first… Continue reading My Writing | It’s Official, Rose’s Ruin is Happening
And I Darken: A Review
As the baby latched on with surprising fierceness, the nurse offered her own prayer.Let her be strong.Let her be sly.And let her be ugly. And I Darken, a story about an abandoned pair of siblings trapped in a country they want no part in. Lada: the firstborn with fire in her soul, eyes, and fists.… Continue reading And I Darken: A Review
Strange the Dreamer: A Review
Credit to Laini Taylor. I merely found this on the internet. If you were to look at any Hot List for top YA novels right now, odds are Strange the Dreamer is one of them. I have seen its mass popularity for a while now--The Muse of Nightmares included. To be honest, the story didn't… Continue reading Strange the Dreamer: A Review
The Folk of the Air Series Review
I recently read the first two books of The Folk of the Air series, The Cruel Prince and The Wicked King. I had heard such wonderful things about this gripping, suspenseful, dark fantasy. And in some ways, it delivered. But not quite, unfortunately. The Cruel Prince begins with Jude (the main protagonist) watching her parents… Continue reading The Folk of the Air Series Review
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