As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, my mom and I saw Hamnet in theatres this past weekend. Naturally, we decided to venture out in the midst of a snowstorm, and as choppy as the drive was in spots, it was positively worth it because my mom and I had the entire theatre to ourselves. It … More Have you seen ‘Hamnet’? (part two)
I have a love-hate relationship with William Shakespeare. I, like most other high school students, was first introduced to him in the ninth grade via Romeo and Juliet, his widely-known and recognized play, and continued to deepen my relationship with his works in every high school grade after that, some titles being A Midsummer Night’s … More Have you seen ‘Hamnet’? (part one)
My book club and I are meeting in a little over a week to discuss this month’s chosen text – Hounded by Kevin Hearne. I had never heard of this book prior to one of my friends naming it as her recommended choice, and upon hearing that this book is one of her personal favourites … More ‘Hounded’ by Kevin Hearne: read or rid?
I haven’t exactly hidden my love for romantasy books, specifically ones written by Sarah J. Maas, here on my blog, specifically her ACOTAR and TOG series. Her fantasy writing abilities remind me of the GOAT (greatest of all time, for anyone unfamiliar with the acronym) of fictitious description – J.K. Rowling – and her works … More Reading smut: yay or nay?
In the unlikely instance you haven’t picked up on it yet, allow me to inform you that Kristin Hannah is quickly becoming one of my favourite writers. After reading The Nightingale, I knew I needed more, and from there I’ve been working my way through a number of her works, with some honourable mentions including … More ‘True Colours’ by Kristin Hannah: read or rid?
I haven’t exactly kept my love for Kristin Hannah as an author as of late. The first book I ever read by her was The Nightingale, which will arguably remain one of the most powerful texts I have ever laid eyes on for the remainder of my life. That might sound dramatic to some, but … More The subjectivity of writing
I should have known when I read The Nighingale that my love for Kristin Hannah as an author was only going to intensify after finishing it. She is an exceptional writer who has the ability to deeply move readers with her emotional depictions of incredible characters, oftentimes women, and to date, I’ve read The Nightingale, … More Kristin Hannah’s The Four Winds: read or rid?
I could not tell you how long I have been blogging on a daily basis. I started a blog in what I think was my second year of university; the site I was using was not terribly user-friendly, so after using it for a few months, I scrapped that platform and then made the move … More Looking to improve your writing skills? Read this
I could honestly encapsulate the entirety of this post by simply trying ‘yes’ and answering the question posed in today’s title in doing so. But, I’m not a cheat, nor do I like half-assing anything I do in life, so I won’t disappoint you with such minimal feedback towards such an incredible book. I wrote … More Throne of Glass: Read or rid?
I mentioned in a post a few days ago that I was reading “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman with my gals in our book club. I was roughly halfway through the text at that point, but I have finished it since then, and I wanted to discuss it in another post for different … More “The Thursday Murder Club”: so much more than a book
I mentioned in a post a few days ago that I am participating in a book club for the first time ever in my life. The club in question was formed by a few of my rugby teammates, and there’s roughly ten of us in total; each book we pick to read is suggested by … More ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman: read or rid?
I suppose I should stipulate that I’m rather passionate about the issue we will be discussing in this post because of my educational background. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Honours English as well as a post-graduate certification in public relations; if you aren’t able to deduce what I’m hinting at with my background, … More Do your brain a favour and stop using ChatGBT
I’ve said it before, and I will happily say again how pleased I am with myself regarding my return to reading avidly. I went without the pleasure of reading for far too long, and now that my lengthy sabbatical has come to its conclusion, I can’t get enough of books. I’ve burned through quite a … More Looking for your next book? Read this
I suppose it might be helpful to offer an explanation of a Valkyrie before we get much further in today’s discussion. In the context of Norse mythology, a Valkyrie refers to the 12 female warrior figures who guided the souls of deceased Viking warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla, their interpretation of a heaven of … More Are you familiar with Valkyrie mind-stilling?
If you’re a reader to any extent, there is a strong probability you have heard of a book titled ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas. ACOTAR is the first of five novels in the entire series, and upon hearing how bloody good ACOTAR is from multiple people and sources, I … More This is why ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ is so damn good
If you’re unfamiliar with the name Sarah J. Mass, there are two probable reasons for this. The first would be that perhaps you’re not a reader, and the second, building upon the first, would be that you’re likely not reading fictitious fantasy novels. Aside from these two reasons, if you’ve never heard of this brilliant … More Here’s why Sarah J. Maas is such a successful author
The Classics are, in my opinion, a rather broad area that I suspect a lot of people don’t entirely understand. For whatever reason, a lot of us tend to get a little awkward at the mention of the term because we associate it with superiority, or something perhaps high-ranking, but I think a lot of … More Are you a classics fan?
As I’ve mentioned a few times here on my blog already, I’ve gotten back into the wonderful habit of reading over the past couple of months. It’s been fucking wonderful; I will happily admit I went far too long without the wonderful presence of books in my life, and now that I’m back on the … More Looking for a great book to start the new year? Read this
While I knew from a relatively young age I wanted to pursue English in post-secondary school, the notion of being a writer was not the initial plan. My dream was to be an editor, and while that may not be my designated title in the corporate realm at present, I’m actually doing more editing than … More Wondering how to develop an eye for editing? Read this
The notion of releasing anger is one of great importance in terms of a person’s overall well-being and mental health. What is unfortunate, however, is that many people are completely unaware of not only the significance of releasing anger, but furthermore, how to actually go about releasing it. A simple Google search of anger-releasing techniques … More How do you release anger?
I occasionally get asked how long I have been blogging for now, and every time I do, I experience a fleeting moment of internal panic because I’m not entirely sure how long I’ve been blogging. I know I started back in university, perhaps in my second year, and have continued writing daily blog entries up … More Looking to broaden your blog? Read this
If you find the title of today’s post a wee bit confusing, I doubt you’re alone in thinking that. Vulnerability and beauty, as two separate entities, are not exactly paired together too often, nor are they typically affiliated with one another – beauty is something with positive social connotations associated with it, whereas vulnerability is … More The beauty of being vulnerable
Essay writing is a concept of writing that more people than not struggle to comprehend. In essence, the prospect of composing an essay doesn’t sound all too difficult; you’re required to select a topic, formulate an argument around that topic (assuming you’re writing an argumentative essay), and use your paper as a means to convince … More Writing an essay? Read this
I’ve made mention of the fact I dabble in some English tutoring here and there; I’ve been tutoring for roughly two years now, if I remember correctly, and I can ultimately thank my husband, Blaine, for inspiring me to do so as I believe it was his idea originally. I’ve worked with a variety of … More Writing exercises: kid edition
Once again, when I sat down to write today’s post, I found myself absolutely hitting a wall, and a firm one at that, in the context of trying to determine a topic to write about. Some days, an idea comes to mind before I even sit down to write a post; other days, I will … More Let’s challenge our creativity
Yes, we are here, once again, revisiting the topic of the ability words have to allow us to feel and experience things we didn’t know were possible. I’m an English major, and I’m a sucker for beautiful writing. Forgive me. As I’ve stated in the past, if I read something that resonates with me deeply, … More The power of words
I know for certain I’ve covered this topic in at least one post so far, but given the vastness of song lyrics, and additionally, all songs in existence, I think the conversation pertaining to truly stunning lyrics that double as poetry deserves more than one post. I’m a sucker for anything well-written, and lyrics are … More Finding poetry in song
About a year-and-a-half ago now, I decided that I wanted to learn how to speak Spanish. My family and I know a little bit of Spanish because of our migrant workers; over the years, they have taught us a few phrases and words, but none of us are anywhere near fluent. One of our workers, … More The reality of learning a new language
I would wager that when most folks hear the term ‘poetry,’ the cringe internally a little bit. Poetry is often the brunt of a lack of appreciation and understanding, and as someone with an academic English background, I really cannot fathom why. I think part of the misconceptions affiliated with poetry has relevance to people … More Poetry: a misunderstood art
Blaine and I are two individuals who, I would say, live and lead a rather simple life. This, by no means, is meant to sound like a negative statement, although, for whatever reason, the idea of living simply is one that some people might associate with doom and gloom. Neither Blaine nor I have ever … More Finding beauty in living simply
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