Some days, I'm just not cut out to make Chicken Kiev. The pounding of raw, dripping chicken (And the meat stuck under fingernails) Curling it delicately in on itself (And smearing the fearfully-full-of-salmonella butter over fingers, because you know it doesn't stick well on its own) The flour, the eggs-- Oh Gods, the raw eggs,... Continue Reading →
Today is one of those days where I realize I haven't put pen (or finger) to paper (or keyboard) in a long time. A long time. Today is one of those days where I think, "okay, maybe I'm not cut out for this." I'm pretty sure every author out there has written/thought/said the same thing,... Continue Reading →
Okay guys. I dunno what my brain is doing, but it keeps saying, "well we have plenty of time, it's not even Octo--" OCTOBER IS HALFWAY OVER BRAIN, GET WITH IT. I know it's October, but I don't seem to realize it? It's been like 85-90 degrees every day where I am, and it's always... Continue Reading →
She made me smell flowery as I hacked her to bits; for all its valiant effort, Glade White Tea & Lily spray a pepper spray does not make. Happy Spookytober! (This totally came from thinking someone was behind me when I glanced in my bathroom mirror, and the only disabling thing nearby was Glade spray.... Continue Reading →
Anyone who has heard me talk at this time of year knows I FREAKING LOVE FALL. It's my favorite season; Halloween/wedding anniversary (yep, we did that, love it), my birthday (woohoo!), and just celebrating the season itself... so awesome. I love the change in the leaves, the cooler weather, the spook in the air, our... Continue Reading →
WAYWARD: Poetry for Monsters, Muses & Other Deviants is a chapbook collection of assorted poetry of mine, to be released in the coming months! Here's the official blurb: way·ward ˈwāwərd (adjective) difficult to control or predict because of unusual behavior. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a mermaid and an astronaut. So,... Continue Reading →
Today, I want to share an awesome Young Adult book with you guys that will be FREE to pick up September 1st through September 5th- Waters of Salt and Sin by Alisha Klapheke! First off, let me tell you: this book gives me cover envy. It is so utterly gorgeous, as are the rest of... Continue Reading →
To save. To guard. To heal. Beloved people, precious things, and sacred spaces move our hearts and inspire us to defend them. In these tales of redemption and rescue, more-than-human heroes stand forth as champions to protect all that is worthy of protection. Walk with these elves, imps, wizards, dryads, gods, and guardians as they... Continue Reading →
Why can I not stop thinking about you and all the things you've done? Why do I expect more from you When the past has proven your mettle? It's like trying to stop a freight train with shaving cream or home-concocted slime Too poor and porous For this use. Arguments played out in my head... Continue Reading →
Woohoo! Who can resist celebrating Book Lover's Day?! Not me, my friends. Not me. Today, I wanted to share some of my recent favorites with you guys, and see what yours are, too! In no particular order... The Hunter's Daughter by M.F. Lorson As I mentioned in my review for this one, it was an... Continue Reading →
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