At age 29, I’ve just finished a book I wish I would have had in my hands 10 years ago. If it had been published when I was 19, I hope I would have made myself reread it every birthday…
Big Publishing News – Check Out This Children’s Book!
This January, a client of mine released a children’s book called Ivy’s Impossible Dream. Oh, and I wrote it! Sam Corbett is a digital marketing entrepreneur who is out to make a positive impact in the world. I’ve been working…
What I’ve Been Writing Lately: Introducing “More Than Twentysomething”
Almost two years ago, I started a blog called Naturally Ever Afer. My intention was to connect with women on issues of body image, self-worth and confidence. I was excited and passionate about the project and the connections I made with…
Book Review: “A Spark of Light”
A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jodi Picoult is back with another novel you can’t put down. I love her writing for the sake of getting wrapped up in her stories. Not many…
The Importance of People, Place and Pups
What questions do you come back to over and over? What “what-if” or past-life thoughts pull you from your present day? Almost every happy hour or date night, Kyle and I get going on two topics – where we want…
19 Things in 2019
I love a new year, a fresh start, a clean slate. And making a new list! Last week I recapped my 18 Things in 2018, a list I created by recommendation of Gretchen Rubin and the Happier podcast. Today I’m…
Reflecting on My 18 Things in 2018 List
2018 was an exceptional year filled with lots of decision-making and adulthood things, but one thing that reminded me to live more playfully was my 18 Things in 2018 list. The idea of making such a list came to me last…
My Offline Christmas Shopping Experience
With a week to go, this Christmas has already proven to be different from others. Not just because I’m gearing up for a 24-hour drive to the Midwest. Not because I don’t have a Christmas tree. Not because I haven’t…
Book Review: Atomic Habits by James Clear
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear My rating: 4 of 5 stars Atomic Habits is a great book to read this time of year as the majority of…
5 Books on Writing: What I Read in 2018
I turn to books for just about everything. Entertainment. Inspiration. Confidence. Improving my coffee game. Escape. And, perhaps most frequently, for learning my craft. That’s the beauty of books. No matter your trade, hobby or side gig, you can find a…