Isn't this a pretty image? Honestly it's a fake it 'til you make it happenstance here. While the leaves have mostly started changing and falling off it is still very HOT! Also, as I've decided to participate in NaNoWriMo I basically feel that the above image should look more like this: Am I over-exaggerating? Meh,… Continue reading NANOWRIMO
This Month’s Obsession: October
This month's obsession is the Rituals of the Night series by Kayla Krantz. This series just released its fourth title on what is a planned nine book series; good news if you find yourself a fan! Firstly, I'm in love with this bookstagram! Not only is it aesthetically pleasing but it actually tells the story… Continue reading This Month’s Obsession: October
Your Story-Romance Edition: Part Seven
Happy Wednesday, my loves! It's midweek, so it's time for another edition of "Your Story." As per usual, here is a ping back to last week's episode in case you missed it! Let's see what's going on with Izzy now... I don’t need to answer him right away. At the moment, I don’t even want… Continue reading Your Story-Romance Edition: Part Seven
Customs & Costumes
Yesterday I mentioned that holidays allow windows for people to view other's cultures. Another way to do that is through the clothing people choose to wear. Even what seems more like a day for children to indulge in costume and candy is in reality steeped with tradition and cultures shared hundreds of years ago. Samhain… Continue reading Customs & Costumes
Tricks & Treats
Halloween is a long-standing tradition that has been in a variety of different cultures for hundreds of years. While it is often depicted in fiction it is rare to find (a traditional) Halloween in a fantasy setting. But that doesn't meant that the fantasy world created doesn't have their own take on a special holiday… Continue reading Tricks & Treats