Music

Road to Joy

My latest novel is almost through with final edits and is just pending one last critique. *SQUEEEE* It's always great finishing a book, until that nagging urge to write another pops up (almost IMMEDIATELY). But, I promise I'll enjoy the feeling of triumph. Today at least. 🙂 Here's a song for anyone else experiencing their… Continue reading Road to Joy

Authors, Book Reviews, Books, Books I LOVE, Catching Fire, For Readers, Reading, Science Fiction, Sparkly Books, Young Adult Novels

Book Review: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Book Review: Catching Fire Author: Suzanne Collins Genre: YA Science Fiction Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Back of book blurb: Sparks are igniting. Flames are spreading. And the Capitol wants revenge. Against all odds, Katniss has won the Hunger Games. She and fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark are miraculously still alive. Katniss should… Continue reading Book Review: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Authors, Inspiration, Quotes

Smiles like sunbeams

"If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely."  — Roald Dahl I posted this quote on twitter yesterday afternoon, but some things are worth repeating. Growing up I adored everything Roald Dahl had to offer, from Matilda to the BFG, James & the… Continue reading Smiles like sunbeams

Authors, Book Reviews, Books, Books I LOVE, For Readers, Hearts and Hearts, Hunger Games, Science Fiction, Sparkly Books, Young Adult Novels

Book Review: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Book Review: The Hunger Games Author: Suzanne Collins Genre: YA Science Fiction Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Back of book blurb: in the ruins of a place once known as North America lies a nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the… Continue reading Book Review: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Quotes

Last night

"After being broken up with my boyfriend for exactly 20 minutes, I succumbed to inebriation, performed at a speakeasy, and surrendered my virtue to a self-absorbed ass." - Cecily von Ziegesar Rinse and repeat. This was just for fun, I couldn't resist. Happy Thursday XO.

Quotes

Coming clean

"The best time for planning a book is while you're doing the dishes." - Agatha Christie Does the same hold true if we have a dishwasher? Please say yes... Hope you're having an amazing day. XOXOXO

Quotes

Quotes about books

Today's top 5 is all about books. Enjoy fellow bibliophiles! A room without books is like a body without a soul.- Marcus Tullius Cicero Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.- Charles W. Eliot A house without books is like… Continue reading Quotes about books

Getting Started

Hello world of strangers, wallflowers & internet nerds! Let’s be friends

Hello new friends, old friends and silent passersby stalking my site from a far. That's right lurkers, I'm on to you. I've been spending countless hours, energy, and more time than I care to admit ripping my hair out learning the ins and outs of the publishing industry. I've stared at the computer screen until… Continue reading Hello world of strangers, wallflowers & internet nerds! Let’s be friends