I’m Not That Fast!

If you're a book nerd or an author like me, you've seen them. Book reels. On Instagram, TikTok, or even Facebook. They're a great way to create interest in a book. With just a little playing around with different sources, websites, or apps, you can create a truly eye-catching book reel. I use Pixabay and…

Dress Codes and Double Standards

Apparently, I'm having an 'I'm technologically challenged' day today, so the pics I wanted aren't uploaded. Yet. I'll figure it out when my brain starts to function again. Stupid brain fog. So, the blog. I've seen this debate multiple times on both Instagram and Twitter, and frankly, I don't understand why this is even a…

Pet Peeves vs. Systematic Issues

Picture this: You're reading a book and find something that pulls you out of the story. The question is whether it's simply a pet peeve or a systematic issue. I know you're asking, "what's the difference?" A pet peeve is not liking a particular type of character, genre, storyline, etc. For me, my pet peeves…

Filler words – Empty words

As she watched the sunset, she explained to him that she was sad. As far as it goes, this is a good sentence. However, it could be vastly improved. Authors, usually without realizing it, use a lot of filler words. I do it. Sometimes I catch it, others I don't. We all do our best.…