Hello, everybody! In my earlier post, I talked about how Against My Better Judgment was born. Just like how a child grows from helpless dependent infants to adults with successful lives, the story of Sara and Mauzzy has gone through so many transformations along its …
Read MoreAgainst My Better Judgment: The Origin Story
You ever wonder where an idea comes from for a book of fiction? Think about it – every book comes from an author’s imagination. But there is always a genesis. For me, all my stories, whether currently under development or sitting in the “for the …
Read MoreFriday Night Date Night: Harry Potter Double Feature, Pt. 4
Happy Birthday to the #boywholived !! Today #HarryPotter turns the big 4-0! Crazy, right?? To celebrate him and the magic of his world, tonight’s menu is a comforting Beef Stew with Herb Dumplings, and Harry’s very first birthday cake!! Open at the Close, am I right? First up is …
Read MoreBook Review: Harry Potter Analysis Pt. 3 of 3
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – or as I call it, “The One Where Everything Changed”. When I was first noticing circular patterns within the series, I thought that Goblet of Fire was going to completely sink my entire theory as it doesn’t …
Read MoreBook Review: Harry Potter Analysis Pt. 2
Harry Potter Series Analysis: Books 2/6 & 3/5 Part 2 of the analysis! If you haven’t finished the series then save this & read it later. SPOILERS below. If you do read the below – do you agree with my analysis? It’s ok if you …
Read MoreBook Review: Harry Potter Analysis Pt. 1
This month has flown by! It felt like just yesterday I was giving you all the outline for the month’s content! The day has come. I finally get to share my series analysis w/ you! I would love to hear YOUR thoughts on the circular …
Read MoreBook Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
As a whole – I loved the book; after all, it was 6 books in the making! Years of hidden easter eggs finally coming together in an epic grande finale that’s also a grande beginning. After all, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you …
Read MoreFriday Night Date Night: Harry Potter Double Feature, Pt. 3
Today is our second to last ✨Harry-Potter specific Friday Night Date Night post! I’ve had such a great time putting these together, and my daughter has been taking her “cover photo” job a bit too seriously 😂 I hope you all have been having as …
Read MoreBook Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Choice vs. Fate: Tom Marvolo Riddle: The 6th installment is like an ode to Riddle. Was Tom Riddle fated to become Lord Voldemort bc of his mother’s poor choices? Or did he choose to twist life’s opportunities into the ill-gotten fame & glory he desperately …
Read MoreBook Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!! The one the size of a refrigerator! I think this book would have been my answer to “Have you ever disliked a book, only to love it now.” On my first read through of the book, it …
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