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The clock struck six as Detective Amelia Ashford stepped into the opulent halls of Alderwood Manor. The esteemed Alderwood family resided here, nestled amongst the cobbled streets of London. The grounds were usually closed, with the eccentric Sir Edmund Alderwood closing the doors to everyone outside. Today, however, Amelia had been invited to join a… Continue reading The Alderwood Diamond: A Short Story
“We turn not older with years, but newer every day.” Emily Dickinson The years truly do go faster as you grow older. I'm not old by any standards, I'm not 30, or anywhere close to middle age yet, but the years are flying by. It's strange, but as the hands of time keep ticking I… Continue reading Entering My 29th Year
In echoes of night, the stars arise, Their gentle glow adorns the sky, A dance of light, a waltz, a guise. . Each constellation tells no lies, In whispers, secrets passing by, In echoes of night, the stars arise. . The moon, a pearl, within its ties, Casting its spell, a lullaby, A dance of… Continue reading Echoes of Night: A Poem
Parenthood is a profound journey, marked by countless joys and challenges. A job being added into that mix, especially a WFH job, creates a fragile balancing act that requires a lot of patience and resilience. It's hard to juggle the responsibilities of raising kids while also trying to grow a career. But, with the right… Continue reading Navigating the Challenges of Parenthood and a WFH Job
The sun scorched her skin and blistering heat whipped around her. Abby squinted up at the sky, flinching as the bright sun bored into her. The sound of footsteps echoed in her ears and she tilted her head to watch the small group approach. "Find anything?" she grunted. One of the men shook his head.… Continue reading The End of The World: A Short Story
Perfectionism is the enemy of progress. Winston Churchill There is one large obstacle that every author faces in the pursuit of their flawless novel - the first draft. It's the raw, unpolished version of the story you're telling that is miles away from perfection. However, imperfection is not something to be scared of, rather, it… Continue reading The Importance of Embracing Imperfection in Your First Draft
In the early morning hours, new life begins,Heart full, mind racing, touching soft baby skin.New life starts for mother and child,A new journey, a new identity, how wild. In the hush of dawn, a lullaby takes flight,As a mother's heartbeat echoes through the night.Each breath, a melody, a gentle hum,Guiding dreams till the morning sun… Continue reading Motherhood: A Poem
Happy New Year everyone! I cannot believe we're already in 2024! It feels like 2023 completely flew by - I honestly can't believe how fast the year has flown by. I'm excited for 2024! I had a huge 2023 filled with progress and exciting family events (namely having my 2nd child). I'm looking forward to… Continue reading Happy New Year – 2024 Is Here and It’s Time To Set Some Goals
Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays everyone! I pray everyone has a happy, family-filled holiday period! I am spending the holidays surrounded by family and I'm incredibly thankful to be able to celebrate with my extended family and my little family as well. This is the first Christmas with my 2nd child and I've been so… Continue reading Merry Christmas
2023 is basically over! It's crazy how quickly this year has flown by. I haven't read as much as I usually do this year, but I compiled a list of the books I read this year! I've included Amazon links for each book if you want to suss them out for yourself! I loved some… Continue reading My 2023 Book List
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