Goodreads Synopsis: Dr. Maxwell Stein, a seasoned child psychologist practicing in New York, is about to head off on vacation, when the past comes back to haunt him. A visit by a former patient, now a mysterious adult, takes him by surprise to deliver a priceless gift. Her simple message, sets the wheels of his … Continue reading Vestige – Review
May Self-Love Sunday
Hello dearest Readers! (I put that exclamation in there - more in my excitement to talk to you all - than for the fact that I am generally excited.) How have you been doing? Has this whole quarantine business wherever you may be made you forget what month it actually is? I do not know … Continue reading May Self-Love Sunday
“The human mind is truly the scariest thing of all.” – Writing Prompt Wednesday
"The human mind is truly the scariest thing of all." I quickly scanned my surroundings. The words appeared to float around me, their source unknown. And I could almost imagine the letters hovering in my current space, a space devoid of anything except my own body. My voice was weak from disuse and I … Continue reading “The human mind is truly the scariest thing of all.” – Writing Prompt Wednesday
April Self-Love Quarantine Sunday
Hello Dearest Readers, As redundant of a question as it may seem I would like to know how you are all doing? We find ourselves in unprecedented times, many told to stay home as much as possible while others are thrust onto the front lines of this pandemic. Wherever you might find yourself I hope … Continue reading April Self-Love Quarantine Sunday
Ring, Ring – Writing Prompt Wednesday
"This is impossible," I whisper into the phone immediately followed by, "Why am I whispering?" There is a tick in the throat of my own voice before it repeats the words I first heard upon picking up. "Listen carefully. I... we don't have much time. We... I..." Another hesitation which I know is followed by … Continue reading Ring, Ring – Writing Prompt Wednesday
The Panagea Tales – Series Review
Buckle up literary lovelies! I am about to pull you down a fantastical rabbit hole with my series review of The Panagea Tales by McKenzie Austin! Goodreads Synopsis for The Panagea Tales Box Set: The Complete Epic Fantasy Series - Enchanted pocket watches, vengeful gods and goddesses, and a world built by iron and steam: … Continue reading The Panagea Tales – Series Review
It might look like I accidentally ended up here, but I promise you, I didn’t…
It might look like I accidentally ended up here, but I promise you, I didn't. Even though I sit here shivering against the wall my knees tucked up to my chest, I remain fully in control even up to this moment. I want him to think he is in control. I need him to. He … Continue reading It might look like I accidentally ended up here, but I promise you, I didn’t…
A Blank Page
If you could be a blank page or could start your story afresh, what would you write about yourself? How would you begin? With a: Once Upon a Time... or One dark and stormy night... or perhaps even an In a galaxy far, far away... What would you choose? What would your opening line be? … Continue reading A Blank Page
To trigger or not to trigger…
** This post discusses difficult subject matter! ** Literary Lovelies, I've been debating whether or not to actually post this. I have gone back and forth between scheduling it and unscheduling it. But I think I am just going to pull the metaphorical trigger. (Trigger pun very much intended.) So here we go... Are there … Continue reading To trigger or not to trigger…
Discussion: What should or shouldn’t be on a book cover?
Dear Readers, A topic has come to my attention which I would like to discuss with you: What does and doesn't belong on a book cover in your opinion? Are you okay with quotes from reviews? If so does it matter if they are from other popular authors or newspapers or other publications forms? Are … Continue reading Discussion: What should or shouldn’t be on a book cover?
Self-Love Sundays
Dear Readers, we meet again! How long has it been since we last communicated? TOO LONG! That's how long. I am coming to you this Sunday with a once-a-month Sunday plan to share a little self-love with ourselves. Not the usual conceptual self-love pampering but one with an Honestly Austen twist, let's write something about … Continue reading Self-Love Sundays
From the perspective of the page
Dearest Readers, For the vast majority of my life, I have been teased for my tendency to provide human characteristics to inanimate objects as well as animals, otherwise known as personification. I am sure I have even dipped my toe into the depths of anthropomorphism, which according to dictionary.com is the: The attribution of human … Continue reading From the perspective of the page
For the Love of Prose
Goodreads Synopsis: A house built high on the moor, A golden age, ended by war, A house left empty, falling to ruin. During the Edwardian period, the wealthy Kearleys entertained important guests at their summer home on the moors; enjoying lavish parties showcasing the house and its views of the mountains. By the 1950s the … Continue reading For the Love of Prose
Whose Story? – Chapter 1
You may not know literary lovelies that I not only write this lovely blog for you all, but I have within the last year finished a novel. I have titled it: Whose Story. I would like to put the first chapter on here (a much longer post than my usual) for you all to read … Continue reading Whose Story? – Chapter 1
Self-Love Sunday – When you have to say goodbye
Dear Me, Goodbye doesn't have to be forever. Even if it feels like it. You have experienced loss in its many forms and with hope, there is the possibility of healing. You have always held onto hope. This time is no different than the others. You know your own strength. Love yourself through it always, … Continue reading Self-Love Sunday – When you have to say goodbye
Another writing challenge!
... and immediately the space quieted. Every ear perked in anticipation, every figure hunched in silent hope. A moment passed and finally, a collective breath escaped the group as they all straightened to sit tall once more. "What do you suppose it was?" Cella's gleaming hair twitched in the firelight. Anya's hand stretched out to … Continue reading Another writing challenge!
First 2020 Self-Love Sunday
Hello Dearest Readers, How are you all doing now that January is finally over? Initially, I felt like it flew by due to the fact that I am moving come March and will no longer be seeing my nieces every day. But for some reason the last week just crawled by. It felt like I … Continue reading First 2020 Self-Love Sunday
Writing Prompt Wednesday
I had raised myself to be leery of guys named Nick. The fact that either a Joey or a Nick could be the undoing of me wasn't always my main focus. I had zoned in on the name Nick with my gut telling me, this would be the name of my would-be killer. At … Continue reading Writing Prompt Wednesday
It’s 2020…
... and have we all heard the usual: "Did you make any resolutions this year?" I don't know what it is about this time of year, I love the whole notion of a 'fresh start' but the idea that I am pinning my hopes onto the first few weeks of one of the toughest months … Continue reading It’s 2020…
