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Celebrate sisterhood with these 10 books

There are a couple of plot elements that a book can have that will make me say “Yes please” without needing to know anything more, and one of these is sister stories.

Posted byChelseaMarch 26, 2020Posted inBooksTags:books, contemporary fiction, fantasy, Fiction, sistersLeave a comment on Celebrate sisterhood with these 10 books

Stargirl: How does the movie compare to the book?

But YA books have been around for much longer. Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli was first published in 2000, and has been a staple of the YA scene ever since.

Posted byChelseaMarch 20, 2020Posted inShelf to Screen ReviewsTags:book reviews, Shelf to ScreenLeave a comment on Stargirl: How does the movie compare to the book?

Book Review: Lab Partners by Mora Montgomery

But give me a sweet romance with adorably awkward people falling in love, and I’ll devour it. Lab Partners by Mora Montgomery ticked all my boxes, and I read it in one day.

Posted byChelseaMarch 5, 2020March 4, 2020Posted inBook ReviewsTags:book reviews, books, romanceLeave a comment on Book Review: Lab Partners by Mora Montgomery

This simple tip can unstick your creativity

It might be one of the worst feelings: trying to work on a project, and feeling empty. You’re just stuck.

Posted byChelseaFebruary 29, 2020February 29, 2020Posted inCreative LivingTags:creative energy, creative life, creative writing, creativity, ideas, writing, writing inspirationLeave a comment on This simple tip can unstick your creativity

How mindfulness can revitalize your writing

One of the hardest parts of writing is carving out both the time and the mental energy to do it.

Posted byChelseaFebruary 24, 2020Posted inWriting, Writing LifeTags:creative writing, creativity, writing, writing encouragement, writing life, writing tipsLeave a comment on How mindfulness can revitalize your writing

The most important part of creating characters

But I would argue that one of the most (if not the most) important pieces of a good book is the characters.

Posted byChelseaFebruary 6, 2020February 6, 2020Posted inWriting, Writing CraftTags:characters, creative writing, creativity, writer, writing, writing tipsLeave a comment on The most important part of creating characters

Why busyness is overrated

Have you ever been in a conversation and had someone say to you, “I’m just so busy this week,” but instead of it sounding like a bad thing, it comes across more like a brag?

Posted byChelseaJanuary 30, 2020January 30, 2020Posted inCreative LivingTags:creative energy, creative life, creativity, writing, writing encouragement, writing inspiration1 Comment on Why busyness is overrated

How to handle criticism of your writing

Getting feedback on your work is one of the best ways to improve your writing, but let’s be honest: Sometimes it sucks.

Posted byChelseaJanuary 23, 2020Posted inWritingTags:creative writing, feedback, writing, writing life1 Comment on How to handle criticism of your writing

My 2020 One Little Word + a big announcement!

Alright, I know January is half over, but I’ve been busy, so I’m just now getting around to making my goals for the year and thinking about what I want to achieve.

Posted byChelseaJanuary 16, 2020January 16, 2020Posted inCreative LivingTags:creative energy, creative life, creativity, New Year's resolutions, self-publishing1 Comment on My 2020 One Little Word + a big announcement!

How I read over 100 books in one year

Whether you’re a writer or not, reading books is an important way to learn more about the world around you, relax with a good story, and improve your communication skills.

Posted byChelseaJanuary 9, 2020Posted inBooks, InspirationTags:best books, books, readingLeave a comment on How I read over 100 books in one year

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I was in a little bit of a reading slump the first quarter of the year, but I'm glad to say April snapped me out of it! I read a wide range of books but I loved most of them, and I was 95% done with several others at the end of the month, so May is going to have a high number of books 😂 🌷 some highlights from April! 🪻 REVIEW: Sunrise on the Reaping - 4.5 out of 5⭐ One month of A Gardener's Guide to Love and Loathing!! 💖🪻🌻🎉 Tell me I'm not the only one who was like this by the end 😭 Get to writing ✍🏻 Some contests to submit to in May! A mix of requests for short stories, novellas, and books. If you end up submitting, I'd love to know! As always, nothing wrong with the first one! Just trying to find my readers 💖🪻🌻 What are you reading right now? 🌻📒 The moment Jude realizes she's cooked 👀💖
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