Elegances Icy
Learning how to juggle life and the dream of writing a novel
Tag how to
Deciding how to rate a book is difficult. What criteria should I use? Looking it up online a lot of people go for how much they enjoyed the book. This...
Tag book review
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Dear Benj, It’s been a while, I know, I’ve been reading though. I swear! Have you? I finished two books this week: Claudian’s Keys by Krystal-Ann Melbourne and Lady Susan...
L’étranger by Albert Camus L’étranger is to French students what To Kill a Mockingbird is to Anglophone students. A book everyone has underlined, scribbled notes in the margins, and stuffed...
This book is freely available at Dhamma Talks. It is a short introduction to the teachings of the Buddha. Thanissaro Bhikkhu does not go into much detail, if you are...
I have never read a Sherlock Holmes book before. All my knowledge comes from the BBC tv series and I was a bit worried as I don’t like that version...
As this is a non-fiction novel, I can’t use the criteria that I’d normally use. I will discuss my overall enjoyment. It starts off quite nicely, I always enjoy the...
I’ve read a few of Charles Dickens’ books, and it’s always difficult to read the first time round. This was the first read through of this book and I struggled...
Deciding how to rate a book is difficult. What criteria should I use? Looking it up online a lot of people go for how much they enjoyed the book. This...
Tag rating criteria
Deciding how to rate a book is difficult. What criteria should I use? Looking it up online a lot of people go for how much they enjoyed the book. This...
Tag goodreads
This book is freely available at Dhamma Talks. It is a short introduction to the teachings of the Buddha. Thanissaro Bhikkhu does not go into much detail, if you are...
I have never read a Sherlock Holmes book before. All my knowledge comes from the BBC tv series and I was a bit worried as I don’t like that version...
As this is a non-fiction novel, I can’t use the criteria that I’d normally use. I will discuss my overall enjoyment. It starts off quite nicely, I always enjoy the...
I’ve read a few of Charles Dickens’ books, and it’s always difficult to read the first time round. This was the first read through of this book and I struggled...
Tag charles dickens
I’ve read a few of Charles Dickens’ books, and it’s always difficult to read the first time round. This was the first read through of this book and I struggled...
Tag a tale of two cities
I’ve read a few of Charles Dickens’ books, and it’s always difficult to read the first time round. This was the first read through of this book and I struggled...
Tag Bullet Joural
Discovering the Bullet Journal I found the bujo method on my NaNoWriMo mentor’s blog, elldimensional. She had done a post describing the method. I, instantly, wanted to give it a...
Tag bujo
The Main Areas I’ve been waiting such a long time to use this bujo, I think I bought it in October. I carried over the same daily layout I had...
Discovering the Bullet Journal I found the bujo method on my NaNoWriMo mentor’s blog, elldimensional. She had done a post describing the method. I, instantly, wanted to give it a...
Tag organising
The Main Areas I’ve been waiting such a long time to use this bujo, I think I bought it in October. I carried over the same daily layout I had...
Discovering the Bullet Journal I found the bujo method on my NaNoWriMo mentor’s blog, elldimensional. She had done a post describing the method. I, instantly, wanted to give it a...
Tag bujo spreads
The Main Areas I’ve been waiting such a long time to use this bujo, I think I bought it in October. I carried over the same daily layout I had...
Discovering the Bullet Journal I found the bujo method on my NaNoWriMo mentor’s blog, elldimensional. She had done a post describing the method. I, instantly, wanted to give it a...
Tag bujo weeklies
The Main Areas I’ve been waiting such a long time to use this bujo, I think I bought it in October. I carried over the same daily layout I had...
Discovering the Bullet Journal I found the bujo method on my NaNoWriMo mentor’s blog, elldimensional. She had done a post describing the method. I, instantly, wanted to give it a...
Tag bujo monthly
The Main Areas I’ve been waiting such a long time to use this bujo, I think I bought it in October. I carried over the same daily layout I had...
Discovering the Bullet Journal I found the bujo method on my NaNoWriMo mentor’s blog, elldimensional. She had done a post describing the method. I, instantly, wanted to give it a...
Tag Ednah Dow Cheney
As this is a non-fiction novel, I can’t use the criteria that I’d normally use. I will discuss my overall enjoyment. It starts off quite nicely, I always enjoy the...
Tag Louisa May Alcott: Her life, Letters and Journals
As this is a non-fiction novel, I can’t use the criteria that I’d normally use. I will discuss my overall enjoyment. It starts off quite nicely, I always enjoy the...
Tag Louisa May Alcott
As this is a non-fiction novel, I can’t use the criteria that I’d normally use. I will discuss my overall enjoyment. It starts off quite nicely, I always enjoy the...
Tag Buddhism
December review is a bit late, I know. You know how it is though, when you’ve plenty of free time, you end up doing next to nothing! Buddhism I read...
This book is freely available at Dhamma Talks. It is a short introduction to the teachings of the Buddha. Thanissaro Bhikkhu does not go into much detail, if you are...
This blog is a result of my meditations. I started to notice the amount of time and energy I waste scrolling through Instagram or playing games. I hope that writing,...
Tag Meditation
December review is a bit late, I know. You know how it is though, when you’ve plenty of free time, you end up doing next to nothing! Buddhism I read...
This blog is a result of my meditations. I started to notice the amount of time and energy I waste scrolling through Instagram or playing games. I hope that writing,...
Tag Mental Health
December review is a bit late, I know. You know how it is though, when you’ve plenty of free time, you end up doing next to nothing! Buddhism I read...
This blog is a result of my meditations. I started to notice the amount of time and energy I waste scrolling through Instagram or playing games. I hope that writing,...
Tag goals
I’ve posted about my February goals in this post. February Review Writing I wrote 3,222 words and finished writing chapter 3 and 4. Both chapters are up on Scribophile -...
School holidays in France. Even though I’m childless and don’t work a school orientated job - we’ve decided to take this week off and spend it in the Jura. It...
I’ve had an amazing start to 2020. This month has opened so many different avenues in my life. Normally, I write a Buddhism & Meditation update, I decided to do...
I started running in February 2017. Growing up, I hated every form of exercise. When I met my boyfriend, we started walking and hiking a lot. Every weekend we try...
December review is a bit late, I know. You know how it is though, when you’ve plenty of free time, you end up doing next to nothing! Buddhism I read...
This blog is a result of my meditations. I started to notice the amount of time and energy I waste scrolling through Instagram or playing games. I hope that writing,...
Tag sick week
I’ve been hit with a few different types of illnesses to finish off this year! I get quiet graphic in this post, this is my warning, if you don’t like...
Tag journal
Dear world, Day 5 of isolation. The sun is splitting the rocks - mocking me! Scarlett is the only creature who ventures outdoors. Until today that is - we must...
Dear World, The zombie apocalypse has arrived. In the shape of a virus. Which, come to think of it is how most of the zombie apocalypses came about. Interesting. France’s...
Since 2015, we’ve been lucky enough to spend our Christmases in the Alps, Champagny-en-Vanoise. This year was our last year going there. Knowing this, we both wanted to profit from...
I’ve been hit with a few different types of illnesses to finish off this year! I get quiet graphic in this post, this is my warning, if you don’t like...
Tag allergic reaction
I’ve been hit with a few different types of illnesses to finish off this year! I get quiet graphic in this post, this is my warning, if you don’t like...
Tag reading goals
Last year, I did a reading challenge where I had to read 24 books in 2019. I accomplished this challenge and was a bit surprised that I did accomplish it....
Tag reading list
Last year, I did a reading challenge where I had to read 24 books in 2019. I accomplished this challenge and was a bit surprised that I did accomplish it....
Tag 2020
I started running in February 2017. Growing up, I hated every form of exercise. When I met my boyfriend, we started walking and hiking a lot. Every weekend we try...
This blog is working the way I wanted it to, it has motivated me to go back writing. Many years ago, I joined a writing forum: Scribophile, when I started,...
Last year, I did a reading challenge where I had to read 24 books in 2019. I accomplished this challenge and was a bit surprised that I did accomplish it....
Tag books
What’s happening? I’m no longer going to do any reviews like all the other bloggers out there. It’s become something I fail at and it weighs on me. Instead of...
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Last year, I did a reading challenge where I had to read 24 books in 2019. I accomplished this challenge and was a bit surprised that I did accomplish it....
Tag authors
Last year, I did a reading challenge where I had to read 24 books in 2019. I accomplished this challenge and was a bit surprised that I did accomplish it....
Tag English
Last year, I did a reading challenge where I had to read 24 books in 2019. I accomplished this challenge and was a bit surprised that I did accomplish it....
Tag French
Dear Fiona, Happy Easter! Day 30 It’s another Draw with Don challenge. What do you think? As I followed along with Don, I realised that I draw in the reverse...
Last year, I did a reading challenge where I had to read 24 books in 2019. I accomplished this challenge and was a bit surprised that I did accomplish it....
Tag français
Last year, I did a reading challenge where I had to read 24 books in 2019. I accomplished this challenge and was a bit surprised that I did accomplish it....
Tag buudhism
Last year, I did a reading challenge where I had to read 24 books in 2019. I accomplished this challenge and was a bit surprised that I did accomplish it....
Tag meditation
Last year, I did a reading challenge where I had to read 24 books in 2019. I accomplished this challenge and was a bit surprised that I did accomplish it....
Tag Arthur Conan Doyle
I have never read a Sherlock Holmes book before. All my knowledge comes from the BBC tv series and I was a bit worried as I don’t like that version...
Tag The Hound of Baskervilles
I have never read a Sherlock Holmes book before. All my knowledge comes from the BBC tv series and I was a bit worried as I don’t like that version...
Tag Sherlock Holmes
I have never read a Sherlock Holmes book before. All my knowledge comes from the BBC tv series and I was a bit worried as I don’t like that version...
Tag Watson
I have never read a Sherlock Holmes book before. All my knowledge comes from the BBC tv series and I was a bit worried as I don’t like that version...
Tag Thanissaro Bhikkhu
This book is freely available at Dhamma Talks. It is a short introduction to the teachings of the Buddha. Thanissaro Bhikkhu does not go into much detail, if you are...
Tag The Buddha's Teaching: An Introduction
This book is freely available at Dhamma Talks. It is a short introduction to the teachings of the Buddha. Thanissaro Bhikkhu does not go into much detail, if you are...
Tag Buddha
This book is freely available at Dhamma Talks. It is a short introduction to the teachings of the Buddha. Thanissaro Bhikkhu does not go into much detail, if you are...
Tag Teachings
This book is freely available at Dhamma Talks. It is a short introduction to the teachings of the Buddha. Thanissaro Bhikkhu does not go into much detail, if you are...
Tag Christmas
Since 2015, we’ve been lucky enough to spend our Christmases in the Alps, Champagny-en-Vanoise. This year was our last year going there. Knowing this, we both wanted to profit from...
Tag holidays
Since 2015, we’ve been lucky enough to spend our Christmases in the Alps, Champagny-en-Vanoise. This year was our last year going there. Knowing this, we both wanted to profit from...
Tag 2019
Since 2015, we’ve been lucky enough to spend our Christmases in the Alps, Champagny-en-Vanoise. This year was our last year going there. Knowing this, we both wanted to profit from...
Tag Christmas pudding
Since 2015, we’ve been lucky enough to spend our Christmases in the Alps, Champagny-en-Vanoise. This year was our last year going there. Knowing this, we both wanted to profit from...
Tag the Alps
Since 2015, we’ve been lucky enough to spend our Christmases in the Alps, Champagny-en-Vanoise. This year was our last year going there. Knowing this, we both wanted to profit from...
Tag Bullet Journal
The Main Areas I’ve been waiting such a long time to use this bujo, I think I bought it in October. I carried over the same daily layout I had...
Tag writing
What is happening? Every four weeks I will post 3-4 writing prompts I did. The prompts will be short: approx 200 words. There are two places where I get my...
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Creative Writing Exercises for Dummies by Maggie Hamand I need help. My writings feel atrociously bad all of the time. I don’t think I’m improving. It weighs down on me....
Dear Penny, Sometimes it’s so hard to write a letter - just keep putting it off and then weeks have gone by and I haven’t shared any news. It’s the...
Day 33 Dear Penny, Saying I have writer’s block is a bit dramatic. However, I’ve screeched to a grinding halt on the writing front. I can’t even finish the last...
Series Bible - a reference tool where the writer puts EVERYTHING about their story into. It can be a physical folder or electronic. At some point in the past, I...
I’m back writing my novel and I’m doing it from scratch. I have an outline that gives me the basic points: point of view (PoV), time of day (ToD), weather,...
This blog is working the way I wanted it to, it has motivated me to go back writing. Many years ago, I joined a writing forum: Scribophile, when I started,...
Tag writing goals
This blog is working the way I wanted it to, it has motivated me to go back writing. Many years ago, I joined a writing forum: Scribophile, when I started,...
Tag writing groups
This blog is working the way I wanted it to, it has motivated me to go back writing. Many years ago, I joined a writing forum: Scribophile, when I started,...
Tag motivation
I started running in February 2017. Growing up, I hated every form of exercise. When I met my boyfriend, we started walking and hiking a lot. Every weekend we try...
This blog is working the way I wanted it to, it has motivated me to go back writing. Many years ago, I joined a writing forum: Scribophile, when I started,...
Tag fitness
I started running in February 2017. Growing up, I hated every form of exercise. When I met my boyfriend, we started walking and hiking a lot. Every weekend we try...
Tag jogging
I started running in February 2017. Growing up, I hated every form of exercise. When I met my boyfriend, we started walking and hiking a lot. Every weekend we try...
Tag show vs tell
I’m back writing my novel and I’m doing it from scratch. I have an outline that gives me the basic points: point of view (PoV), time of day (ToD), weather,...
Tag show
I’m back writing my novel and I’m doing it from scratch. I have an outline that gives me the basic points: point of view (PoV), time of day (ToD), weather,...
Tag tell
I’m back writing my novel and I’m doing it from scratch. I have an outline that gives me the basic points: point of view (PoV), time of day (ToD), weather,...
Tag writing craft
I’m back writing my novel and I’m doing it from scratch. I have an outline that gives me the basic points: point of view (PoV), time of day (ToD), weather,...
Tag podcasts
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag Atlanta Monster
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag criminal
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag culpable
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag detective trapp
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag dirty john
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag podcast republic
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag iHeartRadio
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag Radiotopia
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag Cadence 13
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag L.A. Times
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
Tag Wondery
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Today’s post is very late. I struggled to think of what I should post and also I was super busy too. I scrolled through lists of “blog post ideas” and...
My blog is my journal. I wanted a place that wasn’t a social media account to express myself. When I publish my book (because I will, eventually) and if you...
Tag bloggers
My blog is my journal. I wanted a place that wasn’t a social media account to express myself. When I publish my book (because I will, eventually) and if you...
Tag blogging
My blog is my journal. I wanted a place that wasn’t a social media account to express myself. When I publish my book (because I will, eventually) and if you...
Tag writers
My blog is my journal. I wanted a place that wasn’t a social media account to express myself. When I publish my book (because I will, eventually) and if you...
Tag scribophile
What is happening? Every four weeks I will post 3-4 writing prompts I did. The prompts will be short: approx 200 words. There are two places where I get my...
My blog is my journal. I wanted a place that wasn’t a social media account to express myself. When I publish my book (because I will, eventually) and if you...
Tag January
I’ve had an amazing start to 2020. This month has opened so many different avenues in my life. Normally, I write a Buddhism & Meditation update, I decided to do...
Tag February
I’ve posted about my February goals in this post. February Review Writing I wrote 3,222 words and finished writing chapter 3 and 4. Both chapters are up on Scribophile -...
I’ve had an amazing start to 2020. This month has opened so many different avenues in my life. Normally, I write a Buddhism & Meditation update, I decided to do...
Tag review
I’ve posted about my February goals in this post. February Review Writing I wrote 3,222 words and finished writing chapter 3 and 4. Both chapters are up on Scribophile -...
I’ve had an amazing start to 2020. This month has opened so many different avenues in my life. Normally, I write a Buddhism & Meditation update, I decided to do...
Tag Dr. Death
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Laura Beil
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Ear Hustle
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Nigel Poor
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Earlonne Woods
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Fireside
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Headstuff
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Kevin C. Olohan
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag In the Dark
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag APM Reports
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Madeleine Baran
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Irish History Podcast
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Fin Dwyer
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Missing & Murdered: Finding Cleo
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag CBC Podcasts
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Connie Walker
The second instalment of the podcasts that I listen to! You can find Podcasts Part One here. Dr. Death Wondery Reported and hosted by Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a...
Tag Libib
“Obsession with Origins”: Attitudes to Buddhist Studies in the Old World and the New by Richard Gombrich Initially when I decided to read Approaching the Dhamma - I wanted to...
L’étranger by Albert Camus L’étranger is to French students what To Kill a Mockingbird is to Anglophone students. A book everyone has underlined, scribbled notes in the margins, and stuffed...
Tag Albert Camus
L’étranger by Albert Camus L’étranger is to French students what To Kill a Mockingbird is to Anglophone students. A book everyone has underlined, scribbled notes in the margins, and stuffed...
Tag L'étranger
L’étranger by Albert Camus L’étranger is to French students what To Kill a Mockingbird is to Anglophone students. A book everyone has underlined, scribbled notes in the margins, and stuffed...
Tag series bible
Series Bible - a reference tool where the writer puts EVERYTHING about their story into. It can be a physical folder or electronic. At some point in the past, I...
Tag worldbuilding
Day 33 Dear Penny, Saying I have writer’s block is a bit dramatic. However, I’ve screeched to a grinding halt on the writing front. I can’t even finish the last...
Series Bible - a reference tool where the writer puts EVERYTHING about their story into. It can be a physical folder or electronic. At some point in the past, I...
Tag wikidpad
Series Bible - a reference tool where the writer puts EVERYTHING about their story into. It can be a physical folder or electronic. At some point in the past, I...
Tag zap book
School holidays in France. Even though I’m childless and don’t work a school orientated job - we’ve decided to take this week off and spend it in the Jura. It...
Series Bible - a reference tool where the writer puts EVERYTHING about their story into. It can be a physical folder or electronic. At some point in the past, I...
Tag waste book
School holidays in France. Even though I’m childless and don’t work a school orientated job - we’ve decided to take this week off and spend it in the Jura. It...
Series Bible - a reference tool where the writer puts EVERYTHING about their story into. It can be a physical folder or electronic. At some point in the past, I...
Tag Richard Gombrich
“Obsession with Origins”: Attitudes to Buddhist Studies in the Old World and the New by Richard Gombrich Initially when I decided to read Approaching the Dhamma - I wanted to...
Tag Obsession with Origins
“Obsession with Origins”: Attitudes to Buddhist Studies in the Old World and the New by Richard Gombrich Initially when I decided to read Approaching the Dhamma - I wanted to...
Tag Jura
School holidays in France. Even though I’m childless and don’t work a school orientated job - we’ve decided to take this week off and spend it in the Jura. It...
Tag France
School holidays in France. Even though I’m childless and don’t work a school orientated job - we’ve decided to take this week off and spend it in the Jura. It...
Tag kindle
School holidays in France. Even though I’m childless and don’t work a school orientated job - we’ve decided to take this week off and spend it in the Jura. It...
Tag reading
What’s happening? I’m no longer going to do any reviews like all the other bloggers out there. It’s become something I fail at and it weighs on me. Instead of...
Dear Fiona, Happy Easter! Day 30 It’s another Draw with Don challenge. What do you think? As I followed along with Don, I realised that I draw in the reverse...
School holidays in France. Even though I’m childless and don’t work a school orientated job - we’ve decided to take this week off and spend it in the Jura. It...
Tag Beo ar Eigean
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag RTE
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag Secular Buddhism
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag Noah Rasheta
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag Serial
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag This American Life
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag Sarah Koenig
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag Someone Knows Something
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag David Ridgen
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag The Adventure Zone
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag The McElroys
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag The Fall Line
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag Exactly Right
The next 6 podcasts that I listen to. Click for Part One and Part Two. Beo ar Éigean RTÉ I subscribed to this podcast a year ago when I started...
Tag March
I’ve posted about my February goals in this post. February Review Writing I wrote 3,222 words and finished writing chapter 3 and 4. Both chapters are up on Scribophile -...
Tag day 1
Dear World, The zombie apocalypse has arrived. In the shape of a virus. Which, come to think of it is how most of the zombie apocalypses came about. Interesting. France’s...
Tag isolation
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Dear world, Day 5 of isolation. The sun is splitting the rocks - mocking me! Scarlett is the only creature who ventures outdoors. Until today that is - we must...
Dear World, The zombie apocalypse has arrived. In the shape of a virus. Which, come to think of it is how most of the zombie apocalypses came about. Interesting. France’s...
Tag COVID-19
Dear world, Day 5 of isolation. The sun is splitting the rocks - mocking me! Scarlett is the only creature who ventures outdoors. Until today that is - we must...
Dear World, The zombie apocalypse has arrived. In the shape of a virus. Which, come to think of it is how most of the zombie apocalypses came about. Interesting. France’s...
Tag lock down
Dear world, Day 5 of isolation. The sun is splitting the rocks - mocking me! Scarlett is the only creature who ventures outdoors. Until today that is - we must...
Dear World, The zombie apocalypse has arrived. In the shape of a virus. Which, come to think of it is how most of the zombie apocalypses came about. Interesting. France’s...
Tag day 5
Dear world, Day 5 of isolation. The sun is splitting the rocks - mocking me! Scarlett is the only creature who ventures outdoors. Until today that is - we must...
Tag St. Patrick's Day
Dear world, Day 5 of isolation. The sun is splitting the rocks - mocking me! Scarlett is the only creature who ventures outdoors. Until today that is - we must...
Tag Lough Gur
Dear world, Day 5 of isolation. The sun is splitting the rocks - mocking me! Scarlett is the only creature who ventures outdoors. Until today that is - we must...
Tag St patricks church
Dear world, Day 5 of isolation. The sun is splitting the rocks - mocking me! Scarlett is the only creature who ventures outdoors. Until today that is - we must...
Tag paint
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Tag day 18
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Tag draw
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Tag don conroy
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Tag the den
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Tag clown
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Tag camp nanowrimo
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Tag bob ross
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Tag krita
Dear Everyone! Today, 3rd of July is my anniversary of moving to France. At the beginning, it was rough - I’m not going to bore you with the details. I...
Dear Fiona, I’m so sorry! It’s been too long. I’ve experienced yet another block. After a solid month of flopping around and writing posts but not having the capability to...
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Tag open source
Dear world, Day 18 I went on a mad binge there - writing 1K words five days a week. I crashed over the weekend which is ironic because I’d signed...
Tag Claudian's Keys
Dear Benj, It’s been a while, I know, I’ve been reading though. I swear! Have you? I finished two books this week: Claudian’s Keys by Krystal-Ann Melbourne and Lady Susan...
Tag Krystal-Ann Melbourne
Dear Benj, It’s been a while, I know, I’ve been reading though. I swear! Have you? I finished two books this week: Claudian’s Keys by Krystal-Ann Melbourne and Lady Susan...
Tag Lady Susan
Dear Benj, It’s been a while, I know, I’ve been reading though. I swear! Have you? I finished two books this week: Claudian’s Keys by Krystal-Ann Melbourne and Lady Susan...
Tag Jane Austen
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Dear Benj, It’s been a while, I know, I’ve been reading though. I swear! Have you? I finished two books this week: Claudian’s Keys by Krystal-Ann Melbourne and Lady Susan...
Tag Peaky Blinders
Dear Benj, It’s been a while, I know, I’ve been reading though. I swear! Have you? I finished two books this week: Claudian’s Keys by Krystal-Ann Melbourne and Lady Susan...
Tag Hourly History
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Dear Benj, It’s been a while, I know, I’ve been reading though. I swear! Have you? I finished two books this week: Claudian’s Keys by Krystal-Ann Melbourne and Lady Susan...
Tag letter
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Dear Benj, It’s been a while, I know, I’ve been reading though. I swear! Have you? I finished two books this week: Claudian’s Keys by Krystal-Ann Melbourne and Lady Susan...
Tag Dear Benj
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Dear Benj, It’s been a while, I know, I’ve been reading though. I swear! Have you? I finished two books this week: Claudian’s Keys by Krystal-Ann Melbourne and Lady Susan...
Tag Draw with Don
Dear Fiona, Happy Easter! Day 30 It’s another Draw with Don challenge. What do you think? As I followed along with Don, I realised that I draw in the reverse...
Tag Don Conray
Dear Fiona, Happy Easter! Day 30 It’s another Draw with Don challenge. What do you think? As I followed along with Don, I realised that I draw in the reverse...
Tag Happy Easter
Dear Fiona, Happy Easter! Day 30 It’s another Draw with Don challenge. What do you think? As I followed along with Don, I realised that I draw in the reverse...
Tag Day 30
Dear Fiona, Happy Easter! Day 30 It’s another Draw with Don challenge. What do you think? As I followed along with Don, I realised that I draw in the reverse...
Tag Covid-19
Dear Fiona, Happy Easter! Day 30 It’s another Draw with Don challenge. What do you think? As I followed along with Don, I realised that I draw in the reverse...
Tag school education
Dear Fiona, Happy Easter! Day 30 It’s another Draw with Don challenge. What do you think? As I followed along with Don, I realised that I draw in the reverse...
Tag subjects
Dear Fiona, Happy Easter! Day 30 It’s another Draw with Don challenge. What do you think? As I followed along with Don, I realised that I draw in the reverse...
Tag illustration
Dear Fiona, Happy Easter! Day 30 It’s another Draw with Don challenge. What do you think? As I followed along with Don, I realised that I draw in the reverse...
Tag writer's block
Day 33 Dear Penny, Saying I have writer’s block is a bit dramatic. However, I’ve screeched to a grinding halt on the writing front. I can’t even finish the last...
Tag Ed Greenwood
Day 33 Dear Penny, Saying I have writer’s block is a bit dramatic. However, I’ve screeched to a grinding halt on the writing front. I can’t even finish the last...
Tag the worldbuilding magazine
Day 33 Dear Penny, Saying I have writer’s block is a bit dramatic. However, I’ve screeched to a grinding halt on the writing front. I can’t even finish the last...
Tag dear penny
Dear Penny, Sometimes it’s so hard to write a letter - just keep putting it off and then weeks have gone by and I haven’t shared any news. It’s the...
Day 33 Dear Penny, Saying I have writer’s block is a bit dramatic. However, I’ve screeched to a grinding halt on the writing front. I can’t even finish the last...
Tag writer's advice
Day 33 Dear Penny, Saying I have writer’s block is a bit dramatic. However, I’ve screeched to a grinding halt on the writing front. I can’t even finish the last...
Tag writing progress
Dear Penny, Sometimes it’s so hard to write a letter - just keep putting it off and then weeks have gone by and I haven’t shared any news. It’s the...
Tag WIP
Dear Penny, Sometimes it’s so hard to write a letter - just keep putting it off and then weeks have gone by and I haven’t shared any news. It’s the...
Tag Work in progress
Dear Penny, Sometimes it’s so hard to write a letter - just keep putting it off and then weeks have gone by and I haven’t shared any news. It’s the...
Tag overcast
Dear Penny, Sometimes it’s so hard to write a letter - just keep putting it off and then weeks have gone by and I haven’t shared any news. It’s the...
Tag Prison Journals During the French Revolution
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Tag Duchesse de Duras
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Tag Incidents in the Life of a Slave girl
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Tag Harriet Jacobs
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Tag Linda Brent
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Tag Sense and Sensibility
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Tag J.R.R. Tolkien: A life from Beginning to End
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Tag One Piece
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Tag Eiichiro Oda
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Dear Benj, I finally found my Zap book where I’d started writing my latest book review letter! It starts with “I’m on a roll - reading wise!” which was true...
Tag vectors
Dear Fiona, I’m so sorry! It’s been too long. I’ve experienced yet another block. After a solid month of flopping around and writing posts but not having the capability to...
Tag vector drawing
Dear Fiona, I’m so sorry! It’s been too long. I’ve experienced yet another block. After a solid month of flopping around and writing posts but not having the capability to...
Tag writing block
Dear Fiona, I’m so sorry! It’s been too long. I’ve experienced yet another block. After a solid month of flopping around and writing posts but not having the capability to...
Tag creative block
Dear Fiona, I’m so sorry! It’s been too long. I’ve experienced yet another block. After a solid month of flopping around and writing posts but not having the capability to...
Tag poem
Dear Fiona, I’m so sorry! It’s been too long. I’ve experienced yet another block. After a solid month of flopping around and writing posts but not having the capability to...
Tag rhyming
Dear Fiona, I’m so sorry! It’s been too long. I’ve experienced yet another block. After a solid month of flopping around and writing posts but not having the capability to...
Tag alliteration
Dear Fiona, I’m so sorry! It’s been too long. I’ve experienced yet another block. After a solid month of flopping around and writing posts but not having the capability to...
Tag experimenting
Dear Fiona, I’m so sorry! It’s been too long. I’ve experienced yet another block. After a solid month of flopping around and writing posts but not having the capability to...
Tag Seven-year Anniversary
Dear Everyone! Today, 3rd of July is my anniversary of moving to France. At the beginning, it was rough - I’m not going to bore you with the details. I...
Tag living in France
Dear Everyone! Today, 3rd of July is my anniversary of moving to France. At the beginning, it was rough - I’m not going to bore you with the details. I...
Tag vectorart
Dear Everyone! Today, 3rd of July is my anniversary of moving to France. At the beginning, it was rough - I’m not going to bore you with the details. I...
Tag birthday cake
Dear Everyone! Today, 3rd of July is my anniversary of moving to France. At the beginning, it was rough - I’m not going to bore you with the details. I...
Tag Creative Writing Exercises
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Creative Writing Exercises for Dummies by Maggie Hamand I need help. My writings feel atrociously bad all of the time. I don’t think I’m improving. It weighs down on me....
Tag Maggie Hamand
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Creative Writing Exercises for Dummies by Maggie Hamand I need help. My writings feel atrociously bad all of the time. I don’t think I’m improving. It weighs down on me....
Tag exercise
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag top ten
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag Pride and Prejudice
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag The Host
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag Stephanie Meyer
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag Goodnight Mister Tom
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag Michelle Magorian
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag a little Princess
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag France Hodgson Burnett
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag The Discworld Novels
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag Terry Pratchett
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag His Dark Materials
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag Philip Pullman
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag the Lord of the Rings
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag JRR Tolkien
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag David Copperfield
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag Charles Dickens
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag Incidents in the life of a Slave Girl
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag Harriot Jacobs
Top 10 books of all time Tough! A surprisingly tough question. I included series instead of individual books. First, I thought of all the books I love to read again...
Tag Writing
I un-installed Instagram. I still have my account and can access it from my laptop. I will keep my Elegances Icy and French Scarlett accounts but my personal account…the days...
Tag Instagram
I un-installed Instagram. I still have my account and can access it from my laptop. I will keep my Elegances Icy and French Scarlett accounts but my personal account…the days...
I un-installed Instagram. I still have my account and can access it from my laptop. I will keep my Elegances Icy and French Scarlett accounts but my personal account…the days...
Tag pinterest
I un-installed Instagram. I still have my account and can access it from my laptop. I will keep my Elegances Icy and French Scarlett accounts but my personal account…the days...
Tag ban
I un-installed Instagram. I still have my account and can access it from my laptop. I will keep my Elegances Icy and French Scarlett accounts but my personal account…the days...
Tag Food
Christmas Pudding is passed down through the family - got my recipe from my friend’s soon-to-be mother-in-law - or you can just Google/Pinterest it. Last year, I made my first...
Tag Christmas Pudding
Christmas Pudding is passed down through the family - got my recipe from my friend’s soon-to-be mother-in-law - or you can just Google/Pinterest it. Last year, I made my first...
Tag Irish tradition
Christmas Pudding is passed down through the family - got my recipe from my friend’s soon-to-be mother-in-law - or you can just Google/Pinterest it. Last year, I made my first...
Tag UK tradition
Christmas Pudding is passed down through the family - got my recipe from my friend’s soon-to-be mother-in-law - or you can just Google/Pinterest it. Last year, I made my first...
Tag Writing Prompts
What is happening? Every four weeks I will post 3-4 writing prompts I did. The prompts will be short: approx 200 words. There are two places where I get my...
Tag writing exercises
What is happening? Every four weeks I will post 3-4 writing prompts I did. The prompts will be short: approx 200 words. There are two places where I get my...
Tag Stephen Chbosky
What’s happening? I’m no longer going to do any reviews like all the other bloggers out there. It’s become something I fail at and it weighs on me. Instead of...
Tag Sarah J. Maas
What’s happening? I’m no longer going to do any reviews like all the other bloggers out there. It’s become something I fail at and it weighs on me. Instead of...
Tag Deborah Harkness
What’s happening? I’m no longer going to do any reviews like all the other bloggers out there. It’s become something I fail at and it weighs on me. Instead of...
Tag Marita Conlon-Mckenna
What’s happening? I’m no longer going to do any reviews like all the other bloggers out there. It’s become something I fail at and it weighs on me. Instead of...
Tag Darren Shan
What’s happening? I’m no longer going to do any reviews like all the other bloggers out there. It’s become something I fail at and it weighs on me. Instead of...
Tag Lindsay C. Gibson
What’s happening? I’m no longer going to do any reviews like all the other bloggers out there. It’s become something I fail at and it weighs on me. Instead of...
Tag Oda Eiichiro
What’s happening? I’m no longer going to do any reviews like all the other bloggers out there. It’s become something I fail at and it weighs on me. Instead of...
