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Spring Reads & A Writing Update🎕🕮

 I've officially finished the first round of edits for My Sci-Fi Library Romance (& yes, that is the title😆)! This is a friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romcom novella about two librarians who end up working together after eight years of silence, one of whom is a secret cosplayer. Next week, I'll begin reading through the manuscript to determine what changes need to be made before I move on to line edits.

Stay tuned!!



April & May reads . . .

*Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

The first Arthurian tale I've ever read. Surprisingly good.


*The Enemy by Sarah Adams

Re-read.


*Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Brant Pitre


*My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh

I waited so long to be able to put this on hold. Half my enjoyment was just getting ahold of it.😂


*How to be More Tree

An inspiring short and sweet little read. Did I mention it's about trees?😭🌳💚


*The Encyclopedia of Ugly Fashion by Karolina Żebrowska

By far my favorite read of them all! Karolina writes exactly how she speaks, which makes this hilarious book even better. Ten stars.



Listening to . . .

Peace Somehow || Avi Kaplan

This song could've gone on either of my Champion of Realms playlists. The music video even has Avi sitting in a miniature set that looks like the Grasslands.



Watching on YouTube . . .

*Karolina Żebrowska

Vintage style/fashion history and packed with so much humor. (Be sure to check out her podcast Textory as well.)


*With Love, Kristina

Vintage fashion & routines, sewing, cooking, decorating & decluttering.



Thanks for stopping by!

Jessica

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