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Excerpt From a Book I’ll Never Write 2.0
When I think back on where it all went wrong, it was after this dream. If you’re looking for a love story, this is not it. If you’re looking for answers and explanations, I’m sorry to disappoint. I don’t know much, but I know that I owe it to Diana to tell her story. So… Continue reading
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Stay With Me, Wisconsin Review
Elegantly articulated and masterfully crafted with care, JoAnneh Nagler delivers eleven short stories that will stay in the hearts and minds of readers for a long time. The book starts off with the story of Ponty Bayswater, and he is without a doubt my favorite character in this book. His willingness to learn about sex,… Continue reading
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Secretos
The silence was the only thing Diana heard going back into the house. She Walked into the living room and everyone was sitting quietly. Alison was biting her nails, Jade was twirling her hair, and Lily was staring intently at a spot on her shorts. Her little brother was off somewhere, probably hanging out with… Continue reading
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Don’t Forget to Breathe
Can’t snooze today gotta wake up and see what the cat threw on the ground at three in the morning (I hope it’s not the ceramic cup I got for Christmas) don’t forget to text the group chat about the house we need a forwarding address soon and find out where you can rent boxes… Continue reading
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She
She was elegant in her deception. Without warning, she’ll make you her possession. Her smile was brighter than the greatest star in the galaxy. Don’t let this fool you, everything she says is a fallacy. When she kisses you, it’ll feel like a dream. Don’t forget, she’ll never be on your team. She’ll spoil you… Continue reading
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2AM
She had missed the last train and there was only one person she wanted to talk to at that moment. Evelin reached into her pockets and pulled out her phone. With one hand clutching the phone to her ear, and the other holding onto a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, Evelin dialed his number. “Hello?” Jason… Continue reading
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Fight for Me
“Do you see the way he looked at her? Honey he used to look at the ground when she came in the room. Now he can’t take his eyes off her, and did you see the way he blushed when she talked to him?” I did notice but I wasn’t going to tell Lauren, the… Continue reading
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Fear of Happy
What if the guy you saw walking down the street pulled out his gun and robbed you when you passed him on the sidewalk? What if the man shouting by the train station trash can start yelling and coming after you? What if your ulcerative colitis turns into colon cancer because you’re not taking care… Continue reading
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Everything About Her Was A Lie
The first time she smiled up at you with her hair between her fingers and her eyes blinking slowly. The way she held your hand as you shared your most intimate secrets with her. How she met your firends and claimed she loved them. The way she laughed at your slightly racist jokes. How she… Continue reading
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No Warning
He took her items out of his backpack, making sure they were all still there: a copy of The Paris Wife by Paula Mclain, a ticket of The Neighbourhood concert, five heart-shaped bookmarks. He found those everywhere, this is probably not the last of them. Finally, there was a small purple notebook. Gertrude never went… Continue reading
About Me
Hi there! I’m thrilled to have you join me on my blog. I write fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between.
In my free time, I like to keep busy with a variety of hobbies. I’m an avid reader and writer, I love to knit, crochet, and embroider.
At the end of the day, though, my main priority is spending time with my loved ones. Whether it’s traveling or just spending quality time together, I’m happiest when I’m surrounded by those I care about.
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