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2023: Phew, I Made It!

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Paper Crow Blog4 Comments
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December was utter chaos, but 2023 is looking good! I'll be editing my cozy mystery draft and looking for an agent this year.

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Posted in My Writing JourneyTagged allergy, author, books, cozy mystery, family, health, holidays, mammogram, new year, writing

How I Created My First Book Club

August 11, 2022 Paper Crow BlogLeave a comment

I started a book club because I love reading and talking about books. Here's what the Sanford Book Club looks like.

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Posted in My Writing JourneyTagged book club, books, community, friends, leader, north carolina, reading, small town, social, writing

Hello Again, Writing World!

May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 Paper Crow Blog4 Comments

It's been a difficult past few months. Yet I'm back to it, thanks to my amazing support group (husband, friends, family), therapy, and lots of ginger tea!

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Posted in My Writing JourneyTagged books, covid, cozy mystery, health, Inspiration, reading, reviews, writer, writing

Book Review: “Aesop’s Animals” by Jo Wimpenny

January 24, 2022 Paper Crow Blog2 Comments

In "Aesop's Animals," Jo Wimpenny sets out to determine whether there's any scientific truth to the animal behavior expressed in Aesop's fables.

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Posted in Book & Product ReviewsTagged aesop, animals, books, fables, nature, nonfiction, research, reviews, science

Book Review: “Murder at the Wedding” by Helena Dixon

December 26, 2021 Paper Crow Blog2 Comments

Helena Dixon's "Murder at the Wedding' is an entertaining read for historical cozy mystery lovers.

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Posted in Book & Product ReviewsTagged book review, books, castle, cozy mystery, crime, detective, historical fiction, mystery, wedding, writing

Making Time for Personal Writing in 2022

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 Paper Crow BlogLeave a comment

I'm now working on being content with my day-to-day routine (habits). In other words, I want to feel satisfied with how I spend my time throughout the day, and ultimately, my life.

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Posted in My Writing JourneyTagged books, Career, change, habits, happiness, Inspiration, new year, reflection, resolution, writing

Book Review: “The Girl with the Whispering Shadow” by D.E. Night

August 30, 2021 Paper Crow BlogLeave a comment

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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Posted in UncategorizedTagged books, fantasy, harry potter, magic, middle grade, novels, review, stories, young adult

Book Review: “The Crowns of Croswald” by D.E. Night

August 27, 2021 Paper Crow BlogLeave a comment

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.

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Posted in Book & Product ReviewsTagged books, fantasy, harry potter, magic, novel, reading, reviews

Book Review: “Things We Lost to the Water” by Eric Nguyen

June 23, 2021 Paper Crow BlogLeave a comment

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.

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged author, books, history, new, reading, recommendations, review, Vietnam, writing

Getting Back to Living (and Reading!)

June 14, 2021 Paper Crow BlogLeave a comment

I know everywhere in the world isn't so lucky right now, but I am grateful to just breathe a small sigh of relief, at least for a moment.

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Posted in My Writing JourneyTagged author, books, covid, family, fiction, mystery, reading, review, summer, writing

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