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Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite hobby or pastime?View all responses Aside from reading and writing, I also love to paint in gouache. I mean, I enjoy painting in watercolor and acrylic too, but for some reason, gouache just hits the spot. I can't remember exactly when I started to play with gouache, but I'm... Continue Reading →
DAY 3 - "Crown" Sketch Completed. DAY 4 - "Murky" Sketch Completed.
This is my third attempt at Inktober. The last couple of times I tried it, I didn't follow the Inktober official challenge list here. I followed other artists' lists and after a few days, I gave up. This time, I'm going by the official list. The art supplies I'll be using will be limited to... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat brands do you associate with?View all responses I'm not loyal to any brands in particular. I kind of enjoy trying different brands. Of course, it's harder to try more expensive brands, but when I can afford it, I'll give them a try. Having said that, I definitely have a weakness for notebooks,... Continue Reading →
Title: Sheine Lende (A Prequel to Elatsoe)Author: Darcie Little BadgerGenre: Middle Grade FrantasyBook Length: 400 Pages; NovelFormat Read: PDFYear Published: September 9, 2025 Date Started: June 9, 2025Date finished: June 15, 2025 This story was an absolute delight to read! Sheine comes from a family line gifted with the ability to sense unusual activities. When... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat could you do more of?View all responses I could always do more gouache painting. I don't think I've painted with gouache at all this year. The last paintings I did were from last winter. I've been painting (barely) in watercolors and acrylic this year, but I do miss gouache. I just haven't... Continue Reading →
If you're into romance with a futuristic twist, this one will have you falling in love. Here's the blurb: Crystal Springs Manor was the only home Amira had ever known, but it was going to be taken away by the unyielding and cold-hearted Colin Boumont, a man whose only goal seemed to be ruining her... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptHow do you express your gratitude?View all responses Showing gratitude is always difficult for me. I'm not really good with words (even though I'm a writer!). I'm the kind that's always to-the-point, so a simple "Thank you," is probably what I'll say, but it makes me feel guilty. I'm always left thinking I... Continue Reading →
Title: Second ShiftAuthor: KitAndersonGenre: Sci-fiBook Length: Graphic Novel; 160 PagesFormat Read: PDFYear Published: June 26, 2025 Date Started: May 29, 2025Date finished: May 30, 2025 This is a story about Birdie Doran, a scientist at an outpost. She has a holographic system available to her to keep her busy during downtime. There are two humans... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ruins in Which We BleedAuthor: Steve N. LeeGenre: Historical Fiction, Young AdultBook Length: NovelFormat Read: ePubYear Published: June 12, 2025 Date Started: May 31, 2025Date finished: June 5, 2025 This story follows a sixteen-year-old girl named Helena as she and her family fight to survive in war-torn Poland. Helena is an intelligent and... Continue Reading →
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