For most of my life, I've had this nagging feeling of being uncomfortable, of being out of place. It's like being a puzzle piece that's been put in the wrong box on more than one occasion. I may have all the right edges and curves, but my design doesn't quite fit with the picture. I... Continue Reading →
I'm sure you've heard the African proverb, "Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors," in some iteration or another from various sources. It's used to illustrate, either literally or metaphorically, that the calm seas we encounter don't require exceptional skill to navigate. When applied to our lives, I like to think of it as a... Continue Reading →
Perfectionism. What is it and how do we overcome it? That's a vast question with many potential answers, but I think Brené Brown explains it best in just these few lines from her book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are: Perfectionism is... Continue Reading →
Chasing after a career in publishing was never my plan. Not a clear one, anyway. Thinking back to when I was a little girl, I distinctly remember telling everyone I'd grow up to be a veterinarian. This career choice, I'm assuming, piqued my interest because I wanted to be around animals all day (I still... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wanted something with all your heart, and, when you finally get it, you discover it's not what you thought it would be? I think that's happened to most of us, maybe even on more than one occasion. If it hasn't happened to you, then count yourself lucky. For those of you who... Continue Reading →
Several months ago, a guided meditation app was recommended to me because I'm an anxious person who overthinks everything from her breakfast to her socks. I needed something to help me relax (something I've never been good at), so I gave it a shot. The ten-minute meditation guides you through breathing techniques and instructs you... Continue Reading →
I was immediately smitten with Helen Lamb's Three Kinds of Kissing the moment its publication was announced by Vagabond Voices online. From its fantastic cover art to its intriguing summary, I knew it needed to be at the top of my tbr pile. Now, imagine my delight when I went into Blackwell's in search of... Continue Reading →
There's something fun about the way horror can get our hearts pumping and make us wary of what's hiding in the dark, especially when these elements are achieved through a podcast. What's special about horror podcasts is that they have the power of words on their side. They don't need props or jump scares to... Continue Reading →
When you pick up a thriller, it will generally tell you that it is guaranteed to be "the most chilling book of the year," but most seem to fall short on that claim. It's a situation that always leaves me feeling like I've been cheated out of a good scare or a heart-stopping series of... Continue Reading →
