Tag: Reading
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Happy Valentine’s Day (or Not)
February 14th! Some look forward to this day, while others dread it. Others prefer Valentine’s Day for the dark and bloody origin story. Whether you celebrate the day of love or despise it with your entire being, it’s nearly impossible to escape the red hearts and candy that decorate store shelves and shop windows. I…
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A New Name for a New Writing Prompt
If you were with me for Writing Prompt Wednesday the first time, you might remember that I said I was a “pantster”. What in the world does that mean? It means that when I write, I often don’t have a plan. The characters tend to do whatever they want, often going off script and running…
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Thinking About Literary Careers? Here are 5 New Options to Consider
When I was in school, scoring well in writing and reading on aptitude tests meant: 1) journalism and 2) human resources. The problem was, that I didn’t want to go into journalism and also, I’m ridiculously awkward on the best of days. How was I going to survive in a human resources position? Writing as…
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5 Reasons to Love Romance Novels Beyond the Chili Peppers
The romance genre is so diverse and full of tropes that we love to hate, allowing readers to practically pick and choose what we read at any given time. Want a grumpy/sunshine with an age gap? No problem! Interested in a protector romance with enemies-to-lovers vibes, oh, and throw-in werewolves? Absolutely! Ask an avid romance…
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If You Love Dragons, Rejoice! 5 Romantasy Reads for You in the New Year
Dragons represent power, heat, strength, and often an intimate bond of friendship that goes beyond typical human comprehension, but not beyond what we may desire from such a friendship. Dragon bonds are typically eternal and woven into a person’s existence that neither can exist without the other. Maybe that’s why we love dragon stories so…
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Surprise! New Indie Publishing has Come to Mid-Missouri! Piqueray Publishing
In the autumn of 2024, I attended the Central Missouri Renaissance Festival with my family and had an absolute blast! I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to be around others who enjoy history and fantasy to that extent, even more so than I do. This year, my husband and I plan to go in character, and…
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Modern Royalty? An Empire at Stake? Love on the Line? Check Out This Book Beauty’s Review!
It seems that winter decided to hit most of the nation all at once, including This Book Beauty. My kids have been home on winter break for an entire extra week, and man, am I ready for them to go back to school. Their brains need the mental stimulation, and I need a break for…
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2024 Best Reads presented by This Book Beauty
I hope everyone had a safe and fun New Year’s Eve and just like that, we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025, which is an incredibly strange thing to say. I’m looking for 2025 to be a year of reconnection across the board. What are you looking forward to in the new year? I…
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Most Anticipated Romantasy(ish) Books for the New Year!
The holiday season is in full swing and getting ready to wrap up. The evidence of our awesome Christmas celebration lay littered all over the living room floor and the family gatherings are STILL not complete. We’ve celebrated with great food and good company. My husband understood the assignment and went all-out on my Christmas…
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5 Romantasy Reads You Need to Devour Before 2025
2024 is almost at its conclusion and 2025 is ready to barge in, which is incredibly insane. 2024 feels like it flew by in a blur of screaming children and intense deadlines of my own creation. I’ve also heard, as you get older and children grow up, the years seem to go faster and faster.…
