Happy New Year! 2022 has come to a close, and it's time to ring in the new year! This past year has definitely come with challenges and heartaches, but it's also been filled with new places, new friends, and new adventures. Whatever 2022 looked like for you, let's look forward to this new year with … Continue reading 2022 Wrap Up
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3 Reasons to Use Your School Library as a Writer
Welcome to the chilly cold air of fall! At school here in Tennessee, the air is already frosty and the grass is frozen when you wake up. Time to layer up! Coming from California, I was NOT prepared for it to get this cold so fast. Here on campus, I've spent most of my time … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Use Your School Library as a Writer
10 Horror Writers to Read this Halloween!
Hello readers! Welcome to the month of October, where everyone dresses up like who they aren't, takes candy from strangers, and celebrates with all things spooky!!! Does anyone here like a good horror story with their Reese's and makeup? I can't say I'm the type of reader that always has their nose in a good … Continue reading 10 Horror Writers to Read this Halloween!
Welcome Back to School!
Hi readers! Like myself, I'm guessing you're preparing to head back to school! Whether you're in fourth grade, eighth grade, high school, or college; attend a private school, public school, or homeschool, heading back to school is always an exciting thing. I start school in a couple weeks myself! I'm transferring to a four-year college … Continue reading Welcome Back to School!
5 Books to Read for the Fourth of July
Hello readers! It's been a while, but I'm back! Happy Independence Day! The Fourth of July is often celebrated with picnics, parades, and spectacular fireworks. While all of the sporting events and food are amazing, we can't forget the true meaning of Independence Day. We mustn't forget to honor our fallen and think about the … Continue reading 5 Books to Read for the Fourth of July
School Visit: St. Hyacinth Academy
Hey readers! This last week I had an amazing opportunity to visit St. Hyacinth Academy in Southern California. This visit was very special because it's the same school I went to when I was a kid from preschool through eighth grade. It had been years since I'd been there, and I loved talking to current … Continue reading School Visit: St. Hyacinth Academy
Book Review: Red Queen
"Anyone can betray anyone."-Victoria Aveyard, Red Queen Red Queen, by Victoria Aveyard, was first published in 2010. This book gave me chills! It reminded me why I love reading so much! Alright friends, Red Queen is a YA, fantasy, dystopian novel with so many subgenres. To me, it was like a combination of Hunger Games … Continue reading Book Review: Red Queen
4 Steps to Research for Book Writing
What's up, readers? Have you ever been in the middle of writing out that one scene and realized your facts just don't add up? Maybe you're in the middle of a detailed action sequence and don't remember the name of that one punch. Is your story something that takes place in an actual place on … Continue reading 4 Steps to Research for Book Writing
2022 Reading Challenge
Hey readers! Welcome to 2022! A new year means a new reading goal! Every reader has one, whether it's to simply pick up one book and start reading again, to finish a specific series, or to read as many books as you can! Fill out the survey below to share what your reading goals are … Continue reading 2022 Reading Challenge
Author Life Update!
Hello readers! Hello, T.S.O. fans, young writers, or whoever you may be! I know, I disappeared off the face of the internet for a little while. Sorry. But, I’m back! And I’m here with a brief story. Some of you may know, and some of you may not… my family has begun our journey of … Continue reading Author Life Update!