This story follows the adventures of Ivy Lovely as she begins her second year at a magical school. She attends classes with her quirky friends, all while trying to escape the wrath of the Dark Queen.
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Book Review: “The Crowns of Croswald” by D.E. Night
Do you love the Harry Potter stories? Are you intrigued by stories involving magic, fantasy, mystical creatures, and royal kingdoms? If so, you’ll likely love “The Crowns of Croswald”, an imaginative story about a 15-year-old girl named Ivy.
My 100th Post: What Blogging for 3 Years Has Taught Me
Since starting Paper Crow Blog, I’ve discovered certain things about blogging along the way. These revelations include learning that this writing project helped both my career and my personal well-being.
Writing with Background Noise
Ask a group of random writers what kind of sounds (if any) they listen to while working, and you’ll get a wide range of answers.
My Daily Freelance Writing Schedule
Paper Crow Blog’s purpose is to share my experiences of writing with others, so I figured, why not give a glimpse into my own life?
Trails: Thoreau Lake Trail at San-Lee Park (Sanford, NC)
My pup and I continued our hiking adventures today at this beautiful park close to home.
Fine-tuning My Writing Focus
With the passing of time and transitions apparent in my nonwriting life, it’s natural that I’ve then begun to reflect on my writing’s own evolution.
Trails: Campbell Creek Loop Trail at Raven Rock State Park (Lillington, NC)
My dog and I spent a few hours hiking this 4.5-mile trail in North Carolina.
So I Decided to Write a Cozy Mystery (Here’s Why!)
Cozy mysteries are always set in a place where people know each other, the townspeople are charismatic, and the shop owners seem to be living their dreams selling coffee, flowers, and chocolates. Every once in a while, it’s nice to read about a town that pays its workers a livable wage and doesn’t crush employees’ souls.
Book Review: “Things We Lost to the Water” by Eric Nguyen
I would never have guessed that this was the author’s first book. After making my way just a few pages into the story, I knew I’d stumbled onto something special.
