You know, for a little story I spent four years on and now promote pretty constantly, I’m rather proud of these stats.
It was ranked #1 on Amazon in 3 categories when first released, and even got to #2 on the overall
I’m all too aware that my upcoming book isn’t the kind that will appeal to the average reader (whatever that even means 😅).
It’s not one that publishers would jump at.
It’s not one that will end up on any lists.
In ten years
In ten years I want you to make a list of all the feelings you found after sadness, of every
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I told my husband I had a Kate Bush phase in high school.
“You would,” he said.
“I found her because she had a song called Wuthering Heights.”
“She would,” he said.
I miss reading classics. 2025 was full of new releases. Even though I didn’t intend it this way, 2026 has seen me returning to my roots.
My brain is happy.
Featuring:
* Les Miserables (slow read with @ashleighjadereads on Instagram)
* Wuthering Heights (book club with haley larsen,
My eight-year-old has taken to saying things like “I’m frightened,” and “You’d do well to…” I think my reading of old children’s classics is paying off nicely.
books
Daughter of the Forest, by Juliet Marillier
I've finally read this book. It was on my Goodreads "want to read" list for years
My grandma died yesterday, the day after my birthday. She held on for a long time—much longer than anyone expected after being diagnosed with heart failure a few years ago.
windup
the windup | issue 11
January 2026 roundup: literary fiction reviews (Kuang, O'Farrell), grief essays, life updates, and news on upcoming book The Constellation of Forgotten Things
My first completed book of 2026: Blood Over Bright Haven, by M.L. Wang
Eh. I think I just expected better from M.L. Wang after The Sword of Kaigen. This one was way
Watched "Wicked: For Good" and cried because, friendship
Happy New Year! My 2025 in Books (top reads each month)
What were your favourite books last year?
My husband and I remarked to each other that our toddler doesn't care for movies about men, or even boring women. So far, she only likes movies about strong women. Good girl.
Edit: she doesn't like strong white women either.
intentional life
Ways I Am Simplifying My Life in 2026
From the Notebook Rule to slow reading, here's how I'm choosing intentionality over productivity in 2026—plus why I'm reading fewer books
Hamnet (by Maggie O'Farrell) mini review
The writing is beautiful and I enjoyed it. This isn't the sort of book you read quickly, and