personal
Scars
Why does one of my main characters have a prominent facial scar? A rough pink scar ran diagonally across his right cheek, from under the outside corner of his eye, down to the corner of his lips before it curved Read more…
Christianity
Coincidence? Providence? AKA: My testimony
Today I’m going to do something a bit different. This post might not be for everyone, and it’s on the longer side. Because today, I’m sharing what in Christian circles is referred to as a testimony. Basically, the story of Read more…
personal
Writing and Life Update
Hey, all! It’s been a minute. Clearly, I am doing exceedingly well at my resolution to blog once a week. Sigh. Oh well. Life trudges on. Life Update I am working suuuuuuper part-time from home doing social media/advertising stuff for Read more…
writing
#WIPJoy : Things to see, things to eat, and lines to break your heart
Happy Monday! (If such a thing exists.) I decided to do one blog post for this week’s #WIPJoy prompts! Let’s dive right in. 4. Things to see in your WIP (aesthetics welcome!) Swords. Lots and lots of swords and daggers Read more…
Prince of Shadow and Ash
#WIPJoy: What I love about my book-in-progress
Happy February! Over on my Instagram, I’m participating in the #WIPJoy challenge, hosted by Bethany Jennings and SD Grimm. But I wanted to talk a bit more about today’s prompt, things I love about my work-in-progress, than really works on Read more…
books
My Most Anticipated Reads of 2019
In my last post I highlighted what movies I’m most looking forward to seeing in theaters this year. So I thought today I’d highlight what books I’m most looking forward to reading this year. This is honestly SO HARD to Read more…
movies
My Movie-Going Plans 2019
Yesterday I got back from a fun but exhausting week with one of my best friends, helping her prepare for and being in her wedding. I’m jet-lagged, tired, and have a bit of a cold, so I decided to do Read more…
books
New Year, New Resolutions
Happy New Year’s Eve! 2018 is ending, and a new year with new adventures is nearly upon us. It’s a time of reflection, and a time of looking forward. I haven’t done resolutions in a few years, but I felt Read more…
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Reflection on 2018
As the end of 2018 marches steadily toward us, I thought I would take a moment to reflect on the past year. What’s happened, what I’ve accomplished, and what I’ve learned. Lessons of 2018: Be more present Colorado is my Read more…
books
Top 5 Reads of 2018
This has been a bit of a crazy year for me. Did my capstone and graduated Roadtripped/moved to Maine Roadtripped/moved back to Colorado (thanks ERIC for stealing my roomie. Kidding, kidding.) Finished a complete draft of a novel for the Read more…