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Winter Projects

 Happy December, friends! I hope it's warm in your neck of the woods. Here in Indiana, we're already experiencing snow and frigid temperatures. I've been doing what all book worms do and reading whilst drinking cocoa or hot tea. I'm working on a few projects as well. I strained out my first batch of fire cider, which I hope to try later today. And I'm hand sewing stockings for the littles from a blanket I bought at the dollar store and leftover bias tape from my corset project.

On the topic of drafting, I'm sitting at just over 25,000 words despite being near the end of the draft. This book is going to be short. I'm thinking a hundred pages or so, a novella rather than a novel. I shouldn't be surprised. This book is all kinds of different. Yesterday, I had a lot of fun drawing on personal experience from when my sister & I went to a Once Upon a Time convention. If you're into fantasy and romcoms, this is the book for you!



Reading . . .

*Christmas With a Crank by Courtney Walsh


*Can't Help Falling by Courtney Walsh (Sweater Weather, Book 3)

Honestly, probably my favorite book Courtney has ever written!


*An Overdue Match by Sarah Monzon (Checking Out Love, Book 1)


*Wishing Stars by Hannah Lindsey (The Agaped Bearer, Book 1)

I highly recommend you check out Hannah on her Instagram page. Her character-inspired artwork is absolutely beautiful.



Music . . .

"Fear" by NF. I have listened to this song probably thirty times, and that's not an exaggeration. I encourage you to watch the official music video. The song, the visuals, the camera angles. It's just *chef's kiss*. NF is known for his "real" music. It's gritty, raw, and emotional. Often you feel as if he's giving you a glimpse into his soul and his struggles, and this song is no different. It's what makes his music relatable.

This song also has big Mortala vibes, with visuals of a lock & key and a dark mansion, plus mental torment. It would have 100% went on my playlists for the Champion of Realms duology if it had come out sooner.



Have a Merry Christmas, and I'll talk to you soon!

--Jessica

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