Wait, sorry, I didn't mean YOU don't like me. It's someone else. Someone big and beautiful. Someone who likes fine pastries and crusty baguettes. Someone who knows wine should be consumed at lunch. And dinner. And maybe breakfast. That's right. France doesn't like me. And, like the self-denying girl who just won't give up on … Continue reading I’m Starting to Think You Don’t Like Me : )
The Big Island, Part 2: Beaches, Gods, Guard Cats, and an Election
Hello Bloglandia, I hope you're ready for some brain-sizzling tropical sun and energy-draining heat, because it's time for the second part of my Hawaiian "adventure". Now, before we jump into this second part of the First Vacation in Far Too Long, if you missed Part One and want to see how we ended up in … Continue reading The Big Island, Part 2: Beaches, Gods, Guard Cats, and an Election
The Big Island, Part 1: Volcanoes, Lava, and an Eerie Hike
Hello Bloglandia, Well this is weird. I'm writing a travel post. After how long? After two and a half pandemic years, which is about three thousand years in what-it-feels-like time. Now, before you start questioning your own reality, yes, I was supposed to be going to France this April. I did not got to France … Continue reading The Big Island, Part 1: Volcanoes, Lava, and an Eerie Hike
We’ve Gone and Done Something Crazy
Hello Again Bloglandia! Well, that's it, I've completely lost it. I knew the strain of writing would get to me one day. And I've dragged Mr Husband down the road of lunacy with me. So what have I done? In what way am I proving that the men in white coats might be coming for … Continue reading We’ve Gone and Done Something Crazy
I Think I Need One of These
Hello Bloglandia! It's been forever since I've shared any travel tales. And that would be because I haven't traveled. Anywhere. For two years. Stupid pandemic. At least my carbon footprint is looking nice and tiny. But Mr Husband and I have been itching for a little getaway and we figured our anniversary would be a … Continue reading I Think I Need One of These
On Hostages & Facing Fears
Hello Bloglandia!! Before anyone reaches for the phone to call the FBI, just note that I am not being held hostage, nor am holding anyone hostage. Which exactly what a hostage victim or a hostage taker would say, isn't it? But let's get to this post. So, after nearly two years of no vacations, I … Continue reading On Hostages & Facing Fears
Flying to the Past for National Aviation Day
Hello Bloglandia, Since I'm drowning in the depths of a major rewrite to the second book in my Cassie Black trilogy, I'm saving some time by resorting to a little bit of bloggy shenanigans. Helping me out with this trickery are your favorite monster, Finn McSpool, and the people who come with these odd national … Continue reading Flying to the Past for National Aviation Day
The British Library Birthday Bash — The Book Owl Podcast
Happy Friday Bloglandia! In case you missed it in your WordPress Reader, Episode 7 of The Book Owl Podcast hit the air waves...or rather the pod waves yesterday. Although Episode 6, in which I took listeners to the moon with some Fake News, is my favorite episode so far, this one is a close second. … Continue reading The British Library Birthday Bash — The Book Owl Podcast
Finn McSpool Embarks on a Mini-Escape
Hello Bloglandia! If you've been wondering where Finn McSpool has been lately, well, he's been in the exact same place at me: Stuck at home with no prospects for travel for a very, very long time thanks to the moronic... [very long rant redacted in exchange for...] Okay, I won't get into the ridiculous embarrassment … Continue reading Finn McSpool Embarks on a Mini-Escape
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