I wanted to read more in 2025, and I smashed my goal of 40 books. So far, as of writing this, I've read 50. Some were great, others were good, some were just okay. If I didn't like it, I stopped reading. I listened to audiobooks. I subscribed to Kindle Unlimited. I devoured more books this year … Continue reading My Favorite Books of 2025
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How Reading More Improved My Writing Skills
In 2025, I read more and wrote less, and it made a huge difference. I mean, HUGE. Let me back up: I challenged myself to read more in 2025. I'd noticed that I hadn't hit my Goodreads goal in a while, at least not without cramming the last week of December, and I also noticed that … Continue reading How Reading More Improved My Writing Skills
Comparing Yourself to Other (Author Edition)
I'm reading Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer, and it is amazing. The way the plot unfolds has kept me reading for hours, the characters are so damn likeable, and the writing *chef's kiss* is so utterly readable. And I am having serious doubts about myself and being able to write anything half as … Continue reading Comparing Yourself to Other (Author Edition)
