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January 26, 2026

Mini Book Reviews January 2026

In addition to my monthly short stories, this year, I’m going to post some mini book reviews about what I’m reading. This year, I’ve already read 5 books! Here’s what I’ve read so far in 2026: 1. White Night Author: Jim Butcher Genre: Fantasy Thoughts: This is like the 9th book in Continue reading

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July 29, 2025

Changing the World

June 2025 Short Story of the Month He sprinted away, not daring to look back, his footsteps echoing down the hallway like distant gunshots. He just had to get to the back stairway and up to his office on the second floor, where the rest of the vials were waiting. He was going to be Continue reading

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July 27, 2025

Reading Quotes Mid-Year 2025

So far this year, I’ve already read 41 books. I am crushing my reading goals! And having a great time doing it! While I’m reading, I like to underline quotes and copy them down into a separate notebook that I flip through sometimes. Here are some from this year that I’ve really liked: There are Continue reading

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June 23, 2025

June 2025 Writing Prompt

Summer is the perfect time to procrastinate. I’ve been procrastinating about writing by reading while floating in a small pool we put in our backyard. My kid got a job this summer, so I have nothing on my agenda except floating in the pool. Hopefully you’re having a great summer too! This month’s short story Continue reading

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April 30, 2025

Book series… how do you read them?

Okay, legit question, if you’re reading a book series, how do you read it? Do you like to read a series back-to-back (which means it has to be complete)? Or, do you read them spread out over time, either when they’re released or at your own speed? I don’t like to read them back-to-back, even Continue reading

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October 11, 2023

Books about Books

If you’re like me, you might like all things related to books. And like me, you’ve been like this since you were little. I get it. I love to read. I love adding books to my shelves. I love going to bookstores and libraries. And, I love writing my own books. If you’re like me, Continue reading

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December 21, 2022

Quotes of the Year

I started a new thing this year. (New for me anyway). As I read, I make a list of quotes I like for whatever reason, and then when I finish the book, I copy the quotes into a notebook that I have just for quotes. It’s really fun to flip through the book and re-read Continue reading

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August 30, 2021

Authors I’m in Love With…

I want to take a few minutes to write about a few authors I’m currently in love with. I read a lot, and I go through periods where I read some authors or genres more than others. There are some authors that I gravitate towards again and again. Here are a few I recommend: Christina Continue reading

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