11... Reasons I Don't Hate Nicholas Sparks. I'm sure he's lovely, but his writing is crap and formulaic. His settings, however, are idyllic. I do love North Carolina, so we at least have one thing in common.
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a southern staple. I've made it for family and friends all around the country. I like my grits as cheese saturated as possible because yum. Southern food is comfort food, and this is my go to comfort food.
How to Date Men When You Hate Men by Blythe Roberson
How to Date Men When You Hate Men by Blythe Roberson is a hilarious and insightful look into the weird world of dating as a semi aware person with a love hate relationship for the opposite gender. Roberson is wildly honest about her Timothee Chalamet obsession, but who am I to judge with my love for bagpipes. She's funny, deep, smart, and intensely real.
11…
11... is a new blog series to be published on Mondays, or as many Mondays as I can muster. To be published at 11:11 because it's cute and cliche. Sometimes I like that just not in plots; unless I'm the one writing the plot, then it's original and captivating. The first 11... will be random facts about me because why not?!?
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
There are good things and bad things about Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. I liked the story quite a bit, but the characters and the storytelling fell flat. It is the perfect summer read because summer isn't over yet!!!
I Like to Watch by Emily Nussbaum
I Like to Watch by Emily Nussbaum from is the best book I've read this summer. As the work-from-home, freelancer, hermit, stay-at-home dog mom, I mean, writer I am, I watch a lot more TV than I own up to. I have a lot of opinions, and I'm yet to find one of Nussbaum's I disagree with. Here's my review; you should read it, then read the book.