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What Is A Sweet Romance?
Social media can be a fantastic resource for bookworms and writers alike. Thanks to the rise of BookTok and Bookstagram, it's easier than ever to find your next read. Reviews are important for so many reasons, chief among them being to help prospective readers determine if a book will be a good fit for them. Star rankings are the most common. In recent years, however, another emoji has become a popular metric in book reviews: the chili pepper. 🌶️ Primarily used in reviews fo
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My Thoughts On "Alterlife," Milo Winter, And Moving On As A Writer
Disclaimer: this post is not directed towards Milo Winter specifically, nor anyone on or affiliated with his team. via Instagram My coworkers are incredibly supportive of my writing, and that's led to some interesting conversations about craft, the industry, and my own projects. These conversations have more than once been the key to figuring out something I've been getting stuck on and finding inspiration both in terms of fiction and this blog. Several of my coworkers have a
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Boundaries To Set As A Writer
Last year, I shared a few tips for setting boundaries as a writer to protect your writing time and peace of mind, especially during the holiday season. Your time for writing and your headspace aren't the only things to safeguard as a writer, though! Boundaries can help your writing in both the short term and the long run. The specific boundaries and where the lines are drawn will vary from one writer to the next, but here are a few I have set (or intend to) for myself... Tim
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About Avril
Avril Marie Aalund is a writer of Regency Era romance.
Based in Connecticut, she spends her time jumping between her WIPs, doting on her cat, playing video games, and having fun at her job as an escape room Game Master.
Unlocking My Writing | 5 Ways Working At An Escape Room Has Made Me A Better Writer
Chances are, if you've seen me on social media or have read posts on this blog, you know I work at an escape room. I've been there for about a year and a half now, and it's been such a wonderful experience. It may not be what I scribbled down on a kindergarten "When I grow up..." project (for the record, my actual answer was zookeeper), but it's a job that feels like it was made for me. In all honesty, it is my dream job. And frankly, I like to think I'm pretty good at it. F
Crystals For Writers
They say that a cluttered desk is a sign of a creative mind, and believe me when I say that my desk is very cluttered. Part of that can be attributed to how small my desk is, but I'll also admit that a good deal of my limited space is taken up by my collection of crystals, which has been steadily growing over the years. Crystals are something I feel like I have always been drawn to but only began exploring more in-depth as an adult. While there is not much scientific proof o
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Real And Raw Reflections On "The Age Of Scorpius"
January 2026: after the initial publication of this post, the author shared that he is Trans and now goes by Milo. I've updated this post to reflect his preferred pronouns. Everything else remains the same. Disclaimer: this post is not directed towards Milo Winter specifically, nor anyone on or affiliated with his team. via Goodreads The bookish corner of the internet can be a lovely place. Even though it's got its unfavorable areas, it's an asset for writers seeking communit
A Not-So-Tiny "Tiny Bookshop" Review From A Writer, Bookworm, And Gamer
via Steam Like many writers out there, I'm also a gamer. And like a lot of folks, I got really into Animal Crossing during the pandemic lockdown. Checking on my island was a daily ritual and became my favorite way to unwind once I'd started at a new job after being laid off following a furlough. That said, I'm not what you'd call a cozy gamer. My idea of cozy gaming is putting on my comfiest pajama pants, making some cocoa, curling up under a throw blanket, and listening to
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