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This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-MohtarMy rating: 3 of 5 starsThis epistolary novel takes place in the future and follows two women on opposite sides of war who secretly communicate through letters. They call themselves Blue and Red. Their correspondence gradually turns into love, but the secrecy is eventually discovered.... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptThink back on your most memorable road trip.View all responses In September 2022, my husband, family, a close friend, and I packed up for a weekend road trip to enjoy the changing seasons and some of Colorado's most iconic places. The highlight of our trip was the Snowmass Balloon Festival. Located just 7... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat snack would you eat right now?View all responses These Ghirardelli caramel milk chocolate bars are easily my favorite snack. I'd be eating it right now, but it's a little too early in the day. I usually have it for a post-lunch treat or to keep me going while I'm writing. It's also... Continue Reading →
Time Limits: A Marc McKnight Time Travel Adventure by Kim MegaheeMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis is a murder mystery with a time travel twist. A murder occurred in 1985, and even fifty years later, no one has discovered who committed it. Marc McKnight is tasked with traveling back in time to uncover the truth.... Continue Reading →
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky ChambersMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis story follows a tea monk named Sibling Dex and a sentient robot called Mosscap. Dex grew up with everything they could ever need, yet they feel compelled to leave their “perfect” life in search of a deeper purpose. Along the way, they... Continue Reading →
The second day of the new year, Husband, myself, and a friend went to see Gareth Emery at The Church Nightclub. I still can't believe we saw THE Gareth Emery. It feels almost surreal. We were right up near his station. He played a couple of familiar songs and ended the night with "Concrete Angel"... Continue Reading →
As many of you know, I have shared my love for stories through reviews for quite some time. To better serve the author community, I am officially expanding my professional offerings. Every story holds a unique spark, and my mission is to help yours find its flame. I believe that thoughtful, technical reviews are crucial... Continue Reading →
And just like that, the 2025 chapter is coming to an end. Before the clock strikes midnight, I'd like to share my six favorites from this year: 1. Book: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did. You can read my book review >>... Continue Reading →
Only a couple more days before the end of the year! I can't believe how fast this year flew by. This year, my reading goal was 60 books. I surpassed that with 63 books (although, Goodreads only tracked up to 62 books because the 63rd book didn't make it into their database in time for... Continue Reading →
Here are some highlights from our trip. It's food heavy. On our way there, we had a layover in Charlotte, ND. With a few hours to kill before our fight to Ft. Lauderdale, we grabbed lunch at a place called Carolina Pitt BBQ (at the airport). We tried hush puppies for the first time. They... Continue Reading →
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