It’s been a long while and I apologise. Just when I was ready to get back in the thick of things after taking a bit of time away from blogging to focus on a summer of fun with my kiddos, the news breaks of a certain author stalking a fellow blogger. Well, needless to say it left a bitter taste in my mouth and killed my returning enthusiasm to jump back in the blogging life. My first priority is the safety of my family. We like our privacy which is why I don’t post pictures of my kiddos or use their real names around here or on Twitter. My Instagram is private and I even use their nicknames their. An author showing up on a blogger’s doorstep is a terrifying thought. It really made me think about giving it up. I was out of the habit and it would be easy to walk away. I don’t post negative reviews, but there was part of me that thought better safe than sorry. You know? But after much consideration, I’ve decided to stick with it. Cautiously, mind you, but stick with it.
I didn’t get everything read that I wanted before YALLFest, but I got the main things read. There’s time for the rest! As for YALLFest, I had a BLAST and hope I get to go again next year. I have some books by YALLFest authors that I’m planning to giveaway. The downside is, they aren’t signed, but HEY! Free books! I haven’t decided when I’m going to have the giveaway, but keep an eye out!
I’ve also taken up crocheting. I’ve wanted to learn for quite a while, and as a birthday treat to myself, I bought some hooks & yarn and set to it! If you check out Whimsical Mama Designs on Facebook, you can see a few things I’ve made so far that are for sale! I have several more things to add to the album. I’ve fallen quite in love with it. A nice way to relax and be productive at the same time! (: The kiddos love picking out new hats on Pinterest for mommy to make. Santa’s elf is quite busy! (; If you check it out and you see something you’d like, let me know! I’d be happy to work with you. (:
Since I went to YALLFest, I didn’t do NaNo this year. I also have lots of research to do for my next WIP. If you see my list of library books at the end, it’s not hard to guess the setting! I’m very excited about it as it’s an idea I’ve held dear for a quite a while and want to sit down and write. Other than that, I’m staying mum!
Punk & Bug are getting super excited about the holidays and it’s making me excited too. I love seeing their excitement! We watch the reindeer on ReindeerCam.com. Punk wants to know all the things about reindeer now.
Thank you to all the readers who have been checking back diligently to see if a new post has come up! You are a huge part of why I have decided to stick with it. I’ve also decided to post the backdated things I have typed up but took down from the schedule. Reviews and such have been adjusted so they’ll be going up starting tomorrow. (Hopefully, if I don’t get caught up working on the scarf I’m crocheting!)
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Completed:
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass)
by Sarah J Maas
Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass)
by Sarah J Maas
Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone)
by Laini Taylor
Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone)
by Laini Taylor
Night of Cake & Puppets (Kindle Single) (Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy)
by Laini Taylor
Currently Reading:
Dreams of Gods & Monsters (Daughter of Smoke and Bone)
by Laini Taylor
Perfect Ruin (The Internment Chronicles)
by Lauren DeStefano
Read with the Kiddos:
The Pilot and the Little Prince: The Life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
by Peter Sis
Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana (My First I Can Read)
by James Dean
New to My Shelf:
Perfect Ruin (The Internment Chronicles) by Lauren DeStefano
The Winner’s Crime (The Winner’s Trilogy)
by Marie Rutkoski
In the Shadows
by Kiersten White & Jim di Bartolo
White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements)
by Jennifer Armentrout
Leviathan
by Scott Westerfeld
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass)by Sarah J Maas
Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J Maas
The Maze Runner Series (Maze Runner)
by James Dashner
Prodigy: A Legend Novel
by Marie Lu
Lips Touch: Three Times
by Laini Taylor & Jim di Bartolo
From the Library:
The Pilot and the Little Prince: The Life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry by Peter Sis
The Night Trilogy: Night, Dawn, Day
by Elie Wiesel
The Box from Braunau: In Search of My Father’s War
Ladybug Girl and the Dress-up Dilemma
by Jacky Davis & David Soman
Meet the Adelies (Happy Feet)
Biscuit Loves the Library (My First I Can Read)
The Greedy Python (The World of Eric Carle)
by Eric Carle
The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
Splat the Cat: Good Night, Sleep Tight (I Can Read Book 1)
1, 2, 3 to the Zoo
by Eric Carle
Big Bear, Little Bear (Disney/Pixar Brave) (Step into Reading)
When the War Never Ends: The Voices of Military Members with PTSD and Their Families
Binding Their Wounds: America’s Assault on Its Veterans
The Buchenwald Report
My Father’s Secret War
Flight of the Reindeer: The True Story of Santa Claus and His Christmas Mission
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to World War II
The Whimsical Mama 