If you’ve been following me online, you know I’ve been raving about my new favorite horror novel, Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. As a reader, it’s clear there’s something special about the setting and plot, and after interviewing Silvia for…
University of Chicago Editing Certificate | Review, Cost, Curriculum
This post is all about the University of Chicago Editing certificate, my review, whether or not I think the editing certificate online is worth it, info on the core classes, tuition and fees, and more! When becoming a freelance editor,…
How to Self-Edit Your Book | Tips from an Editor
This post is all about learning how to self-edit your book, the best ways to strengthen your writing after an early draft, and the top self-editing tips for fiction writers so you can return to your first draft with confidence….
5 Non-Spooky Books to Read in Autumn
This post is all about books to read in the fall that aren’t necessarily scary but still have that *autumn vibe* we’re always looking for. October is the one month I actually feel pressure to read certain kinds of books, and most…
Annotating My Books: Why and How I Take Notes While Reading
** ATTN: Some of the pictures I included could contain pages with spoilers. If you want to read my annotations, I highly suggest just reading my notes and not the actual pages of the book! Proceed with caution, readers!** I…
7 Books about Food Culture to Read in 2021
Here are the most popular fiction books about food, food memoirs, and other foodie reads I’m adding to my to-be-read list in 2021. As thanksgiving approaches and hearty-warm recipes rich with memory (and lots of butter!) fill our thoughts, I…