Love Riot |Book Thoughts|

Love Riot from Sara Barratt -- Publishing date 2020 We live in a world begging for love.Acceptance.Someone to walk alongside us. These last couple of months I'm seeing that more then ever.I contemplated walking away from the church when I was teenager because I ached for authenticity I saw in the Bible but was often …

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How Our Words of Encouragement To The Hurting Can Harm More than Heal

(FYI I wrote this post as a draft several weeks before but didn't realize how well it would apply to all that is going on now) I spent a lot of time in high school mentoring my peers and young school-aged kids. It was my passion as I not only began to overcome my own …

Meet My Characters |Snippets + Giveaway!|

Hola readers! The Broken Prince turns one next week. I really can't believe that. I remember scrambling to get the last details ready, and now to know that was all a year ago? WOW. Just wow. In honor of one year, I decided to go through the first publication and tried to hash out of …

I’m Coming Out |A Post on Treating People (And Ourselves) Cliche|

When I was youger, before I understood or had learned much about sexual idenity, I wondered if something was wrong with me. I got along better with my guy friends and had few girl friends. I was also strongly passionate about defending women and women's rights, and in general I just didn't feel like I …

how strong i am not

Please don't let me fall prey to self-pity.... Journey entry June 11th 2020 The sun is setting. My hoodie is pulled over my head and the wind is cold for May. I just dyed my hair pink but it didn't turn out like I wanted. But then, when does anything every really turn like we …

What It’s Like Being Back to Work

Hola readers! After being off work for one + month, I can say I'm back. I experienced some mild anxiety about returning. It's funny, but at first leaving back in March left me with panic attacks, the idea of being shut-in for who knew how long....and then going back left me with the same feelings. …

*Deep Breath* |when life gets crazy…I run away|

Sometimes life is crazy. Like I can't-catch-my-breath-need-to-press-reset crazy. The whole world has been on one of the those lately. When I was younger, I called the mountains where my grandparents lived, my "reset place." I remember nearing High School graduation and sitting on the hill behind their house. I was torn between what I wanted …

Greetings

Once upon a time I began writing. I really don't remember when. Words and stories and books always fascinated me. I use to sit outside and create stories in my mind, too young to write them out, but fueled with an energy to create. Then I began blogging at thirteen, and it all truly began. …