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!
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I Thought I Had Escaped Cringey YA Tropes | Fourth Wing Review
Yup! Back with another *supposedly* hot take. I promise I don't gripe about popular books just for the sake of it. A lot of popular books I've enjoyed immensely. However, just because a book sells a bunch of copies doesn't make it good fiction. And that's exactly the problem with the Fourth Wing series. First… Continue reading I Thought I Had Escaped Cringey YA Tropes | Fourth Wing Review
Is Romance a Crutch? | How to Challenge Your Writing Habits
Hello, wonderful readers! I'm taking this time to do a mini blog series on challenging your writer habits. It is easy to fall into what we know--what's comfortable. But is that always beneficial? Part of developing as a writer is choosing to stretch your creative limits, and discover new ways to share your stories. Recently,… Continue reading Is Romance a Crutch? | How to Challenge Your Writing Habits
Editing a Series That is Years in the Making
Time changes a lot. I wrote Rose's Wrath as a senior in college who was desperate to actually finish a writing project that I was passionate about. Amidst college applications, my senior thesis, and more drama than I could handle, I was able to write the precious first draft to a little fantasy novel full… Continue reading Editing a Series That is Years in the Making
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!
Happy New Year!
Hello, readers! Happy New Year! I remember being a kid and thinking the 2020s seemed so far away, and now it's already 2024! Last year I focused on family & motherhood (which was truly so sweet) and now I want to really bring my writing back into focus this year. Little Bear (my daughter) is… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Poetry | through her eyes
Hello, dear readers. It's been a while, hasn't it? In July of this year, I gave birth to the sweetest little girl and I couldn't be more thrilled. Being her mom is such a privilege & joy. This poem is about her and how healing it is to watch the man you married love &… Continue reading Poetry | through her eyes
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
Rantish Ramblings | You’re Still a Writer and I Hope You Know That
I stared at my laptop screen for what felt like the third time all year. And yet, the Google Docs page remained blank. Come on, I thought. How could I have just stopped writing? It was naive of me, looking back. Assuming that the (far) less rigorous life in high school couldn't have contributed much… Continue reading Rantish Ramblings | You’re Still a Writer and I Hope You Know That
Rantish Ramblings | I Really Love to Write… Like, a Lot, But It’s a Bit Overwhelming
Hello, wonderful readers! It is I, Oceane, finally back (sort of) to the world of blogging. I actually am currently working on a super secret project (okay, more just like a new blog) and getting to write without any pressure to talk about anything or say something in a certain way has been REALLY refreshing.… Continue reading Rantish Ramblings | I Really Love to Write… Like, a Lot, But It’s a Bit Overwhelming
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