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If you’ve ever wanted to step away from reality for a while, few things can do it better than a great book. Some stories are so vivid, so full of life and imagination, that they make you forget where you are entirely. From classic fantasy worlds like Middle-earth to hidden realms beneath city streets, these… Continue reading 8 Must-Read Novels That Will Transport You to Another World
Holy moly this year has been wild so far. We're at the end of April and I feel like I've run 10 marathons and been through 5 years. We’re headed into week 8 (of 12) of University and I am definitely still not on top of it. I just submitted my first assessment but need… Continue reading Life Update: University, Homemaking & Writing
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
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
I love the holiday season. Christmas is always a time of joy and happiness for me and my family. Things can be hectic and crazy, but the Christmas spirit remains strong! I love to delve into some more 'Christmasy' books this season as well, and I've compiled my top 5 novels to read in the… Continue reading 5 Novels To Read in the Holiday Season
“My aim is to put down what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way I can tell it.” Ernest Hemingway I recently lost my access to a computer. When I had my second child it became increasingly difficult to sit down at a computer and write - I quite frankly… Continue reading From Pen to Paper: Conquering the Challenges of Writing a Novel Without a Computer
I quickly ducked behind the crumbling walls. They had found me. I swore as the group of armoured people fanned out around the abandoned town. Someone from the last village must have tipped them off. I tried to stuff my dark red hair further into my hood. I loved my unique hair, but it was… Continue reading Fireborn: Chapter One
My next blog post is actually going to be the first chapter of my new project! It's taken a lot of time and planning to be able to start writing but it's exciting to start fleshing out the characters in their world. I started this project after a competition I entered a while ago. It… Continue reading Unveiling Shadows: A Captivating Journey into the Pages of a New Novel
December - January is always wild! There's so much to do over this month-long span of time and honestly not enough hours in the day to get it all done! There's decorating, present shopping, present wrapping, food prep and so on before Christmas even arrives! Not to mention wrangling a toddler around! I do love… Continue reading Holidays Are Always Crazy Times
Holidays are always so fun,bringing laughter and joy.I love time with my family,it's something I enjoy. Christmas time is always so great,as I can sit and play.I love to see my child's pure joy,with his new gifts today. Christmas is about family,at least it is for me.I love to spend time together,it makes me feel… Continue reading Holidays: A Poem
Emilie Turner 