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What Do I Miss About Blogging?

Although I cannot pinpoint what it is, there’s something I desperately miss about blogging. Here’s a blog where I try to work that out.

Book Thoughts: Bloom

Kevin Panetta’s and Savanna Ganucheau’s BLOOM is the kind of feel-good romance that sticks with you, days and even weeks after you read it.

2018: Tired, Wired & Ready

As per tradition, I’ve got a few photos and some picks for my favorite 2018 media, including books, comics, music, TV and movies!

Book Thoughts: Red, White and Royal Blue

Debut author Casey McQuiston’s Red, White and Royal Blue is beautifully paced and reminds me of other m/m love stories that made me feel especially gooey.

Taking Risks: In 2018, I Leveled Up

I walked into 2018 with a vague set of goals and I’m walking out of it with concrete plans for how to grow all the seeds I planted. Is this leveling up?

Giveaway Winners: The Practical Witch’s Spell Book & Everyday Tarot Magical Book Bundle

Congratulations to the winners of this Magical Book Bundle giveaway from Running Press Books! Items in the bundle are on sale now.

Book Thoughts & Giveaway: The Practical Witch’s Spell Book & Everyday Tarot

I partnered with Running Press Books to do a magical book bundle giveaway featuring EVERYDAY TAROT & THE PRACTICAL WITCH’S SPELL BOOK! Here are my thoughts on both.

Book Thoughts: Girl Squads: 20 Female Friendships That Changed History

Girl Squads, written by Sam Maggs and illustrated by Jenn Woodall, is a short, historical essay collection that does justice to its incredible subjects.

Comics You Should Be Reading: Faith

I finally picked up the first two Faith trades from Valiant Comics, starring Faith Herbert as the best damn superhero in L.A., and I’m in love. If you want fat-positive comics rep, this is the series for you.

On Writing: Hot Damn, 20GayTeen

A writing update: I haven’t been blogging much this year, which is primarily because I’ve been concentrating all of my time and energy on Projects. That gets a capital ‘P’ because these are Big Projects, and Big Projects need capitalization.