I am a creative writing professional on a mission to inspire those around me. I have experience in writing fiction, editing, copywriting, copyediting, and collaborating with individuals across different groups. I pursued a B.A. in English with a focus in creative writing and a minor in psychology at Indiana University, Bloomington. While completing my studies, I also held an Editorial internship where I was the sole editor of "How to See Beauty in Life: An Artistic Approach to Happier Living," by North Wood. It was once told to me that the best readers are writers, which is why I've dedicated my time to reading as many books as possible and passing on my knowledge to others. If I'm not writing or reading, I'm out hiking and spending time with my husband, Sam, and furbaby, Tucker. Living one book, one adventure, and one cup of coffee at a time. I would love to hear from you and connect. Please see my contact page for inquires and how you can reach me. Happy reading.
GENRE: Realistic Fiction/Romance Raw, real, and tragic. The Legendary Shiver(paid link) is about a girl named Ruby who moves to a small town in Texas and meets a shy, lonely boy named Will. Their souls immediately recognize each other and connect on a deep level, forming an unbreakable friendship. Naturally, their friendship evolves into an … More “The Legendary Shiver” By: J.H. MacAl
GENRE: Mystery/Thriller/Romance I really enjoyed The Killing Tide(paid link) and the best way to explain what it is like is to relate it to a guilty pleasure TV show. Let me preface by saying this is not a bad thing at all. The reason for that is because it was addicting and I didn’t want … More “The Killing Tide” By: Dani Pettrey
GENRE: Historical Fiction/Romance I chose to read The Museum of Extraordinary Things(paid link) because Jodi Picoult, my favorite author, had mentioned Alice Hoffman as being one of her favorite authors. Sadly, I was a bit disappointed by this one; although, I will definitely be reading another book by Hoffman in the near future. There is … More “The Museum of Extraordinary Things” By: Alice Hoffman
GENRE: Realistic fiction/Romance I don’t know where to begin with The Last Letter(paid link). This book was such a breath of fresh air. This is genuinely one of my favorite novels that I’ve read in a long time. I laughed out loud, I cried, and I fell in love with the characters. It is such … More “The Last Letter” By: Rebecca Yarros
GENRE: Realistic Fiction To Live(paid link) is an extremely fast read and doesn’t contain as much depth as I was hoping after reading other reviews. I felt like I was reading and watching the events take place from above, but never actually immersed in the text. The novel is about death, life, loss, and family. … More “To Live” By: C.G. Cooper
GENRE: Mystery/Thriller Shelter in Place(paid link) is yet another mystery by Nora Roberts that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. She has a true talent for incorporating suspense and romance subtly into her novels. They pull you further and further into the storyline until the climax hits you in the face. This novel is about a mall shooting … More “Shelter in Place” By: Nora Roberts
GENRE: Historical Fiction I’m torn with The Only Woman in the Room(paid link). Is it well-written? Yes. Is it interesting? Yes. Does it contain bundles of historical information while keeping the narrative going? Yes. So, you may be wondering then why I gave it three stars and the answer is this – Marie Benedict is … More “The Only Woman in the Room” By: Marie Benedict
GENRE: Mystery/thriller The Night Olivia Fell(paid link) is another book that was included in the monthly Scriblr box I had a subscription for. As you all may know, I tend to be on the softer side with my reviews. However, it’s time I take a step back and truly analyze the book for what it … More “The Night Olivia Fell” By: Christina McDonald
GENRE: Historical Fiction Wow. I don’t know where to begin with The Nightingale(paid link). While the first half took me much longer to get through than a typical book ever has, the second half absolutely blew me away and brought me to tears. It is about two sister’s, Isabelle and Vianne, who fight their way … More “The Nightingale” By: Kristin Hannah
GENRE: Historical Fiction Don’t be thrown off by the title, Carnegie’s Maid(paid link), when it comes to this novel. Some people want fiction, not history – I get that. BUT, whether you like historical fiction, realistic fiction, romance, mystery, whatever it may be, I guarantee you will still enjoy this book. Let me stray away … More “Carnegie’s Maid” By: Marie Benedict
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