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Rom-Coms & Fire Cider

 For those of you wanting a writing update, I'm currently at 18,038 words in my draft and will be adding to it rather than my normal method, which is to write a lot and then chop away what it doesn't need. This book is also different because it's a romance written in first person.

They say to write what you know. So, get ready. I'm about to get real nerdy on y'all.πŸ˜†



Reading . . .

Being that it was spooky month, in October I re-read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith. It's surprisingly true to the original while adding fun elements like the undead, ninjas, and a warrior Lady Catherine. It's cheesy and delightful, and I whole-heartedly recommend it. I also enjoyed SpongeBob Comics: Treasure Chest. Lastly, I read That Fine Line and Double or Nothing by Cindy Steel. Double or Nothing is my favorite of the Pride & Pranks series so far!

*If you're looking for a giggle, I would suggest any of the aforementioned books.



Making . . .

Fire cider! Fire cider is a tonic made from ACV (w/ the mother!) and ingredients such as garlic, onions, and horseradish. Add a spoonful to water or juice and take when you feel a cold coming on. Or take it daily as an immunity booster. It has to sit for a month and be shaken daily, so we'll see how it turns out.πŸ˜‰

If you'd like to make your own fire cider, I suggest checking out "The Honeystead" on YouTube. Kaylee and her mom have multiple videos about it.



Talk to you soon!

--Jessica

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