November 2016
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Let Go
The other night, while watching The Graham Norton Show, I decided to heat up a mug of milk in the microwave in order to make some hot cocoa. With marshmallows, of course; I’m not a savage. As it turns out, the mug I was using – a BB8-themed Star Wars mug – doesn’t work like… Continue reading
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Book Favorites: Childhood Edition
Here’s a list of books that I read in Elementary School, grades K-6, ages 5-12, which have stayed with me in some way, whether it be their story-lines, their inspiring characters, or an especially scarring scene. Most are from the later stages of primary schooling, but all of these titles have had an impact on… Continue reading
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Worth 1000 Words #4: The Limping Duck
Allow me to tell you a story about The Limping Duck. It actually sounds like a name for a pub or a tavern of some sort. A cozy, if eccentric hole in the wall known for attracting curious passersby while managing to land few regulars. I’m sensing a semi-nautical theme, perhaps antique style with a floral… Continue reading
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Forced To Read (But Actually Enjoyed): High School Edition
Students of all ages – even those who enjoy reading novels of various genres and styles from a multitude of time periods – are forced to read books throughout their academic career. As a lifelong, avid reader, I usually didn’t mind being assigned to read books, but I know for some people, being forced to read seems… Continue reading
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I’m With You – Now FREE for a limited time!
I heard on the radio this morning that it’s National Author’s Day today, and it’s the first one since I’ve published my debut novel. It was surreal to hear those words and realize that they now technically apply to me. Coincidentally, my novel I’m With You is also FREE for a limited time in ebook… Continue reading