Anime STL is this weekend and, for the first time since high school, I have off work without asking for it. I try to go every year, but sometimes, I am just not able to. That being said, as one of the largest anime conventions in the Midwest, ASTL is one of the few events… Continue reading Cloud 9: Dos & Don’ts of Congoing
Author: Arec
I am an avid reader and gamer among other things. I spend my free time playing video games with my husband, reading anything that piques my interest, writing down stories from my head, and untangling the yarn that my cats like to destroy when I am not home.
Growing Collection!
Another beauty to add to my collection of signed novels.
My Top Reads from 2017
Despite not having a lot of free time to devote to reading, I was able to discover some amazing reads this past year. Even if they weren't published the same year, the following are my top reads of 2017. Nine Minutes Past Midnight by Lena de Savoie = I was actually contacted by the author… Continue reading My Top Reads from 2017
Simple dreams
Today has been a phenomenal day. Despite life being crazy hectic, things are finally coming together. I spent the day with my husband and sister going to an aquarium for the first time. It was everything I wanted it to be. Afterwards, my sister drove me over an hour to meet one of my favorite… Continue reading Simple dreams
Tragic Suicide in Kpop
SHINee was there for me for a what I consider one of the worst times of my life. When my entire world was crashing around me, SHINee was there to keep me grounded and find myself again.
The Language of Flowers: A Defiant Attraction Guest Post by V.K. Torston
A huge thanks to V.K. Torston for the honor of hosting this fabulous guest post. The flowers were one of my favorite quirks in Defiant Attraction! I hope you find this post as interesting, informative, and hilarious as I did. V.K. Torston's debut novel, Defiant Attraction is finally available on Amazon! In celebration of the… Continue reading The Language of Flowers: A Defiant Attraction Guest Post by V.K. Torston
Sometimes, it’s okay to not finish what you started
I am back again with another Storm in a Teacup post about a social norm I wish didn't exist. Well the phrase 'social norm' may seem a bit generous. The last SiaT post I wrote was about how I think people should rate DNF books even if they could not finish them. The following post… Continue reading Sometimes, it’s okay to not finish what you started
Cloud 9: Romance Novel Turnoffs
I like to think I am a fairly lenient reader. There are genres I prefer but, if the story is well written enough , I can enjoy any story. That being said, there are certain tropes and plot devices that will immediately ruin a story for me. Here are 9 things that turn me off… Continue reading Cloud 9: Romance Novel Turnoffs
Have I said how much I love being a reviewer?
Lovely signed bookmarks from Megan Haskell, author of the Sanyare series as well as a handwritten note. 💖
Why I Still Rate DNFed books
When it comes to book reviewing, much like any other community, there are a certain set of rules in place. Some are outlined pretty clearly in writing, such do not pirate books or share free book given to you from the author.
Rainy Thursdays 