What has happened over the last few weeks? Not a lot of writing, because life has happened. A lot. And it's still happening. I will get into it more later, but today is not the day. With everything else happening, it did make it easy to avoid pulling out my project's finished draft early! I … Continue reading Odds & Ends 2/19-3/3
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Review: A Curse for True Love
My reaction to the long-anticipated conclusion to Stephanie Garber's Once Upon a Broken Heart Trilogy
Odds & Ends 1/22-2/4
I finally made it through a problem scene last week! I still don't know that I love the scene by itself, but it now does what I need it to with a more continuous flow to and from the scenes around it. Not only that, but with the problem scene out of the way, I … Continue reading Odds & Ends 1/22-2/4
Review: The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina
Despite a couple of weaker points, Zoraida Cordova's novel tells a compelling family drama brimming with magic.
Odds & Ends 12/25-1/7
Welcome to 2024 everyone! The past two weeks have been a wonderful blur of celebrating the holidays with family and then recovering from those holidays. I unpacked the last items out of my suitcase Tuesday, and my apartment is mostly back in order, so I'm feeling a little more put together now. In between gatherings … Continue reading Odds & Ends 12/25-1/7
2024: A Reading Preview
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Odds & Ends 11/27-12/10
What have the past two weeks brought? Well, I'm feeling ready for Christmas—my shopping is officially done, presents are wrapped, and I even got a few decorations out. I've also had some fantastic writing days this past week. I feel like I'm getting a little better at getting my inner editor out of the way; … Continue reading Odds & Ends 11/27-12/10
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to continue showing our thankfulness by passing those blessings along to others. But just as shoppers do on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, those who want to participate in Giving Tuesday want to make sure every dollar counts. Not everyone realizes there are ways you can … Continue reading Giving Tuesday
Odds & Ends 10/30-11/12
The past few weeks have flown by! My nephew was born and I got to spend some vacation time celebrating with him and his big sister. I squeezed a little writing in during that vacation time as well, and though the ending I'm trying to write still looks hazier than I'd like, I feel as … Continue reading Odds & Ends 10/30-11/12
Review: Nottingham
Nathan Makaryk's take on Robin Hood is bloody, tragic, and painfully human.
Odds & Ends 10/2-10/15
Over the past two weeks, my family has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of my nephew, who should be born any time now (maybe even by tomorrow morning??? We'll see!), so things have been a little hectic. I've still gotten some writing in during the wait, and I think I've finally got the theme of … Continue reading Odds & Ends 10/2-10/15
Review: For the Wolf
Review of Hannah F. Whitten's first entry in the Wilderwood series