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Giving Thanks For All Things Bookish
Thanksgiving is so close I can practically smell that juicy turkey roasting in the oven, can envision a glorious tryptophan-induced nap with football on in the background, all while musing over what in my life I’m particularly thankful for. Now, of course, I’m thankful for my amazing husband, family, friends, good health, the freedom to pursue dreams, […]
Fibonacci, Honeybees, and Unique Spins
One of the coolest things about meeting other writers is hearing the variety of backgrounds. Writing is a profession where people come from all different walks of life, adding their own areas of expertise, perspective, and voice into their work. I’ve met chemists, lawyers, professors, etc. who each put their own unique spin on their […]
Noveling Music
Something I’ve learned over this past year of writing full time is that atmosphere is so important for my productivity. A tidy desk, not spotless, surrounded by inspiring artwork. Maple, snoozing in my husband’s office chair, keeping me company indirectly. The willpower to stay off of the interwebs. And of course, music. I love music, and […]
Standout Standalones
I love a good series. Longer story arcs, revisiting favorite characters and worlds, the anticipation for the *next* book… But sometimes I get Series Exhaustion. When this happens, all I want is a standalone novel. A story contained within the pages of a single book. No added expectations, no extra commitments. But so many books these days […]
Book Talk: Doctor Sleep
I finished Doctor Sleep in a whirlwind. I COULD NOT put this book down. It was one of those reads I got so consumed with that I forgot to eat, drink, and sleep because I had to see what happened next. And, you guys, it was seriously brilliant! But when I first started reading it, […]