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I first heard Hannah Brencher’s TedTalk on love letters to strangers and I was complete enamored. I’ve always thought the perfect way to brighten someone’s day is by a hand-written note. Even more so if it’s a treasure from a stranger that is randomly found. Her website is amazing. I love it—everything about this movement. The world needs more handwritten love letters…. Read More
Just some randomly cool stuff I found on the web this week. Loving this read aloud list. I love behind the scenes stuff, and I’m fascinated by bookstores. This is perfect. How awesome would this be? Andy and I have blown through the first season of this on Netflix. I bought the book. Gaaaaa . . . Twitter people you… Read More
Last fall I was have a horrible day. Horrible week actually. I can’t remember why it was so horrible, only that I wasn’t having a good week. Andy, the wonderful husband that he is, sent me out for “me” time. And as always with “me” time, I end up at a local thrift store (don’t worry I head to… Read More
I had kinda a random assortment of books this month. Generally, lately, I’ve been sticking to young adult fiction, but this month I only got one YA book in. Rooms | Lauren Oliver: This one isn’t my favorite Lauren Oliver book. It is her first adult fiction, and as with most adult fiction, it’s a little more on the gritty… Read More
With every new writing project, I must have a Moleskine notebook (more later on my obsession with Moleskine notebooks). I mentioned something about my project notebook a few weeks ago on a tweet, and I got many requests to know exactly what I put in my notebooks. The simple answer? Everything. Brainstormings, random writing, plot and chapter outlines, character sketches, notes… Read More
Just some randomly cool stuff I found on the web this week. These two older ladies are the sweetest. I need this, this, this, and this wouldn’t hurt either. I’m highly considering buying these and dropping them all over the place at conference this fall. Because, honestly, I know I’m going to need moral boosters. It’s taking every ounce of… Read More
