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Fairy Tales Are Dangerous…It’s Time to Rewrite Them

Once Upon a Time...there lived a girl who loved fairy tales. Until she realized they're dangerous.

In Honor of Goodreads’ SciFi & Fantasy Week: Top 5 SciFi/Fantasy Titles I Want to Read ASAP!

I love Goodreads! And I love scifi & fantasy. Leads to a great combo!

What Was I Thinking? Amusing Ramblings From My Insomniac Writer Brain

Late night emails to myself with book ideas = embarrassing. (And maybe a little funny.)

Why Are Men So Terrible at Writing Female Characters?

Please, please, someone show me a man who can write a good female protagonist.

July Wrap-Up: Travel + Bookstores, What Could be Better?

The month started with a bang! Actually, many of them.

What Makes a Book “Classic” and Five I Want to Read

How do you define "classic literature"? How old does a book need to be to be considered "classic"?

Bonding Over Books: How Talking About Books Brought Me Closer to My Daughter

While books may not be the only reason my daughter and I get along so well, I do think they play a significant part.

Writer Confession: Let’s Be Honest About Rejection, It’s Soul Crushing…No Matter How Many Times It Happens

No matter how many times it happens, it never gets easier. Rejection. It's hard. Duh...

Tahoe May Have a Beautiful Lake, But It Is a Bookstore Desert…What’s a Bookish Girl to Do?

Mountain vistas layered with blues and greens. Check. Crystal clear water rippling with calming waves. Check. Bookstores. Not so much.

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