Hey, everyone! I've jumped on the cover reveal team for Josiah DeGraaf's new and upcoming novel, and oh my goodness, does it look and sound so cool. I've known Josiah as one of the instructors (and the program director) on the Young Writer's Workshop for a few years now, and he's been sharing tidbits from … Continue reading | cover reveal | A STUDY OF SHATTERED SPELLS by Josiah DeGraaf
Books
| newsletter launch! | Cassie Porath, YA Fantasy Author
'Ello, friends! This week, I'm helping spread the word about Cassie Porath's beautiful brand-new newsletter! I've had the joy of interacting with Cassie a bit during my years in the Young Writer's Workshop, and I'm so thrilled to see her embarking on this new phase in her author journey. Cassie writes fantastical stories of hope … Continue reading | newsletter launch! | Cassie Porath, YA Fantasy Author
| cover reveal | FLASHPOINT by C.M. Banschbach
Y'all, I can't even tell you how excited I have been for this story. From the moment Claire first started dropping hints on Instagram till now, cover reveal day, I have been chomping at the bit. And you won't believe how much I squealed internally when I saw Claire had sent a longed-for ARC copy … Continue reading | cover reveal | FLASHPOINT by C.M. Banschbach
| interview | chatting with author Isabella Ruiz!
Happy Sunday, friends! Many of you probably know that I've been a part of the Young Writer's Workshop for a few years total. In addition to the wealth of wisdom and instruction in its Content Library, YDubs also hosts and fosters a wonderful community where I've been able to form many relationships I'm so grateful … Continue reading | interview | chatting with author Isabella Ruiz!
| relaunch | the Drifter Duology by C.M. Banschbach
A very happy Friday morning to you all, friends. (And to be dreadfully repetitive if you've talked to me recently: how are there only two and a half weeks until Christmas Day? I know not. But I'm joyful over it.) Several months ago, I opened Instagram to a few different announcements about the closing of … Continue reading | relaunch | the Drifter Duology by C.M. Banschbach
| grateful | november ’23
overnight oats with dark chocolate the dusty, woody scent of IKEA bookshelves roasted dandelion spice tea in my Fireborn mug, reminding me of Dandelion Fire and courage flurries of texts from friends the crisp, cool taste of night air, under glittering stars and sooty clouds the renewed urge to create with words cousins: giggles, storytelling, … Continue reading | grateful | november ’23
| cover reveal | Wings of War by Tara Grayce
Hello and good morning, friends! If you've followed my Goodreads account at all over the past couple of years, you'll have noticed that a considerable percentage of my reading stats comprises these certain indie fantasy novels by one Tara Grayce. If you dug a bit deeper and read my reviews for these certain novels, you'll … Continue reading | cover reveal | Wings of War by Tara Grayce
The (Late) Mid-Year Book Freak-Out Tag: 2021 EDITION
Hello, friends! I come to you after a week containing the commencement of college classes and an SAT test. I'm ready to talk about books. I always see this tag pop up during the summer months, and I never turn down a chance to think about the literary gems I've discovered over the past year. … Continue reading The (Late) Mid-Year Book Freak-Out Tag: 2021 EDITION
Cover Reveal: THE HOUSE THAT DIDN’T END by E.K. Seaver
Hey, again! Yes, I'm posting twice today, and yes, both posts regard indie book launches! I love supporting authors, especially indie authors. And I am so, so excited for my blogging friend, Emily, who's publishing her debut this autumn! I read the initial draft of The House That Didn't End when Emily published it as … Continue reading Cover Reveal: THE HOUSE THAT DIDN’T END by E.K. Seaver
In Which I Recap My Month of June
Hello, friends! I hope that you're all having a lovely final day of June and are ready to plunge into July! (I'm going to say the same thing I say at the end of every month: how is it going to be July already? Yikes.) I always enjoy reading recap posts and hearing about what … Continue reading In Which I Recap My Month of June
Swordmaiden of the King 