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May 20, 2026

Book Review: Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham

Through a series of emails and text messages, Basham relays the story of a book-lover named Isabelle Louisa Edgewood, who goes by “Izzy.” Working for her aunt as a librarian, Izzy is surrounded by classic books and loving cousins. After Izzy’s pregnant cousin, Josie, signs her up for a dating app, Izzy meets a man… Continue reading

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January 23, 2026

Five Tips for Reading More

What gives you the desire to read? Maybe it’s the overall intellectual growth that it brings. It might be that it gives you a chance to escape and enter a different world for a while. Perhaps, it’s simply the cozy feeling of sitting by yourself and letting words speak to you. No matter why or… Continue reading

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December 12, 2025

Printable Christmas Bookmarks

In honor of the holidays, here are some festive bookmarks that you can print and cut out. These are perfect to add to a gift for any readers in your life. You can also keep them for yourself as you cozy up this season with some hot cocoa and a book. Continue reading

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September 3, 2025

Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization Continued: Types 5-9

Why do you read stories? You probably have numerous answers. We read stories to learn and escape from reality. Sometimes we read just because we’re told to, but many times we read because we can relate to the stories being told. This is why it is essential for storytellers to write developed, relatable characters. Last… Continue reading

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About Me

I’m a creative writer, attentive reader, and constant daydreamer. At the age of eight, I found a love for storytelling and discovered the power of words. I began writing novels with motivational themes. Although the scope of my writing has changed since then, I still seek to uplift people’s spirits through the art of words.

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Book Review: Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham

Five Tips for Reading More

Printable Christmas Bookmarks

Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization Continued: Types 5-9