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off the shelf: Newt’s Emerald

I love Garth Nix and I love a little magic with my Regencies; when I discovered that Garth Nix had done just that, I knew I had to read it. Newt’s Emerald is just the right balance of historical...

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the view from Sunday: mugs, books, and kitties!

Still dealing with the mites, but the plague appears to be under control *fingers crossed* so life is starting to settle into something of a rhythm again. With all the spraying and cleaning, I decided...

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writing: Pinspiration and visual storytelling

The most important part of writing is writing (followed by rewriting), but there are some days when I just need a visual to get the wheels turning… having only recently (!!!) discovered how to share my...

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just another update on this crazy thing called life

I think they’re gone… I’m hesitant to even admit it, but I really think the mites are dying, dead, or leaving for greener pastures because I have not seen or felt a single one since Sunday. (with my...

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off the shelf: Finding Fraser by kc dyer

Feeling Outlander withdrawal? Check out kc dyer’s Finding Fraser, one girl’s quest to find a highlander of her own, one mishap at a time. Finding Fraser is a quick, light read. It’s a contemporary...

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the view from Sunday: already?!

I completely lost track of time this weekend. Had a lovely, adventure-filled Saturday with the auntie and bébé, followed by movie night with the boy, while Sunday was full of family goodness… all with...

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writing: visualizing characters

While outlining “the sequel,” I’ve started thinking about the little things that make my protagonist/rivals so different, including their style, which I use to convey differences in their personalities...

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vlog: in which I reveal my consumerism

I did it. I filmed an empties video. I’m not a strict lifestyle vlogger, but I do enjoy me some empties videos, and I like the fact that they’re like mini reviews of products rather than brand focused....

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the view from Sunday: weekend vlogging

I can has new phone? Yes, I can has! Ok, enough of that nonsense. I have a new phone. I’m still figuring it out. But it has a camera that is finally worthwhile, so I took it for a spin Behold! What...

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august goals

After such an eventful weekend, I feel like I need a slow and steady sort of day… Kind of my goal for the month in general. It’s a little less than a month before the new semester starts and, with it,...

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