A page from my reading journal featuring poetry by Mary Oliver and Kafka on the Shore. I’m currently knee-deep into the fifth draft of my current #WIP, but I also don’t want to abandon my streak of blogging once a week since March 2025. This week, I wanted to do a (late-ish) round-up of my … Continue reading Five Favorite Reads from 2025 (The Books That Stayed With Me)
Book Reviews
My Bookshelf Aesthetic: Why I Keep Murakami, Morrison, and Thoreau Next to My Penguin Classics
Explore the bookshelf where Haruki Murakami meets Toni Morrison, Thoreau, and Penguin Black Classics. Discover the aesthetic and philosophy behind mixing surreal fiction with literary tradition.
Embrace the Cozy: My Ultimate Autumn Reading List
I've made no secret of the fact that autumn is my favorite time of year. After a rough summer of 100+ degree heat, the cooler weather and pretty-colored trees in my neighborhood are a welcome relief. While we're not quite in autumn yet in Southern Nevada, even 89 degrees Fahrenheit feels cooler after such hot days. … Continue reading Embrace the Cozy: My Ultimate Autumn Reading List
Top Summer Reads of 2025: My 5 Favorite Picks
The Joy of Summer Reading It goes without saying that I read a lot during the summer, especially these days when I’m hardly leaving the house because it’s so hot outside. I know you’re thinking but you live in the desert…of course it’s hot! True, but the heat hit us sooner this year and we’ve … Continue reading Top Summer Reads of 2025: My 5 Favorite Picks
Reading Recommendations: Historical Fiction, Poetry, and Magical Realism.
I finally have enough juice in the tank to write the first draft of my latest novel, so that has been keeping me busy lately. My daily word count is 500 words minimum a day when I’m writing a first draft, but things are flowing smoothly, and most days I write about 1000 words. At the … Continue reading Reading Recommendations: Historical Fiction, Poetry, and Magical Realism.
Exploring My Favorite Mystery Novels (Including Agatha Christie!)
It’s always a little sad for me when the beautiful orange, gold, and red leaves fall from the trees at the beginning of winter. Yes, I know that’s why we call it Fall here in the U.S. when everyone else in the world calls it Autumn. But there’s still a shock when the skeleton-like branch-fingers … Continue reading Exploring My Favorite Mystery Novels (Including Agatha Christie!)
Exploring Dark Academia: A Guide to the Genre
I had a wonderful summer, for which I’m thankful. I managed to balance working on two different book projects, one fiction and one nonfiction, and I also took time to just exist and enjoy my summer break. I baked a lot and then I ate what I baked. Otherwise, why bake? I checked out some … Continue reading Exploring Dark Academia: A Guide to the Genre
What I’m Reading: Witches, 16th Century Life, and Demon Copperhead
As always, summer is a wonderful time for reading. While I haven't had a chance to visit the beach, summer days are perfect for lazing around with a good book and a glass of iced tea. Here's a bit of what I've read this summer. The Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman So far, I've … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Witches, 16th Century Life, and Demon Copperhead