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I released this playlist on Twice in a Lifetime‘s page awhile ago, but I thought that perhaps it deserved its own post as well. Making playlists that match the vibe of the book and my characters is an integral part of my writing process. The music I choose or that finds me helps keep me […]
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With the pandemic having such a drastically negative affect on small businesses, the book world held its breath and waited to see how this would affect independent bookstores. Indie bookstores adapted remarkably well through online ordering and curbside pickup, but no one knew what the outcome would be for brick and mortar stores years into […]
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Prestigious, exclusive universities. Quads and old gothic buildings scattered with autumn’s first fallen leaves. Dimly lit libraries filled with hidden corners, studying or sleeping students, perhaps an unknown special collections room. Secret societies, strange restrictions…murder. This is dark academia. Dark academia as a genre has enjoyed a boost in popularity these last few years. I […]
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The Library of Congress has named 23 U.S. Poet Laureates since the position was renamed in 1985, and they have named their 24th: Ada Limón, author of six poetry collections, five of which have either won or been nominated for a multitude of awards. Limón is only one of eight female poets laureate, and the seventh poet of […]
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We are blessed with a world full of beautiful bookstores (if we have nothing else, at least we have that). Books are so loved and revered that we house them in stunning feats of architecture and among the most unique settings. Independent bookstores, in particular, have a range and a longevity that most franchised bookstores […]
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