Hey all! I've decided to start a little "mini blog series" of sorts! Once a month, I'm going to post my Top 10: (fill in the blank) of something related to books or writing once a month! This month, it is my top 10 places from books that I wish I could visit. These are … Continue reading Top 10: Places to Go
Book Review: The Lost Track of Time
by Paige Britt Penelope's life is scheduled completely. Her mother details out what Penelope is to do with every minute of her day, leaving Penelope with very little time to pursue her own hobbies and ideas, such as her writing. One day, Penelope somehow has absolutely nothing scheduled--a hole in her planner. An entire day … Continue reading Book Review: The Lost Track of Time
Book Review: The Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor
by Ally Carter When April sees a box in the Winterborne Exhibit with a lock that matches the key her mom left with her as a baby, she knows that she has to open it. She doesn't mean to burn down the museum exhibit in the process. When April wakes up after the fire, she … Continue reading Book Review: The Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor
May Recap
Every time I write another monthly recap, I'm amazed that another month has gone by. Time sees to go faster the older you get. Which means that I'm, sadly, getting old. Oh well. Now, onto other, funner stuff! Reading Recap I read eight novels during May. May was a fun month for reading. The Story … Continue reading May Recap
Don’t Settle in Your Writing Goals
This past April, I did Camp NaNoWriMo. If you've been around here, you'll know that before April, I was busy-ish with school and hadn't been really writing. When I decided to do Camp NaNo, I saw it as a way to help me get back into writing. Now, starting to write when you haven't been … Continue reading Don’t Settle in Your Writing Goals
April Recap
Spring is here!!! *cue cheering* I am seriously so happy that it is spring. The weather is warm. The flowers are blooming. The sun is shining. I am so happy. I've already gotten a sunburn. I hope that you all have been able to enjoy spring and be outside some! And now, wonderful weather aside, … Continue reading April Recap
Updates!
Hey all! Sorry about missing a few posts. But this time I have a good explanation! First off, you probably know that I am doing Camp NaNoWriMo this April, which is just like regular NaNoWriMo, except that you get to create your own word count goal. Because I hadn't really written for the past few … Continue reading Updates!
Book Review: The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue
by Karina Yan Glaser The Vanderbeekers are ecstatic when Mrs. Vanderbeeker is going to be featured in a famous magazine for her baking! This is just what she needs for her business! The photo shoot for the magazine article does mean that a health inspector will have to come and make sure that the Vanderbeeker … Continue reading Book Review: The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue
Writing Summed up by Big Hero 6
I think everyone could use a little bit of lightheartedness right now. So, I present you with the writing process summed up in Big Hero 6 gifs. Please, enjoy! The excitement of starting a new story World-building, AKA, making up really cool stuff Brainstorming with a buddy Tragic backstory 101 Admiring your carefully-crafted villain and … Continue reading Writing Summed up by Big Hero 6
Book Review: Allies
by Alan Gratz Dee is sixteen years old and made his way into World War II by fudging his birthday. Now, he is at D-Day, preparing to land on Omaha Beach. Samira's mother works with the French Resistance. After a sudden turn of events, Samira finds herself mixed up in the Resistance, working behind German … Continue reading Book Review: Allies
