I’d like to talk about brown butter, if you don’t mind Did you know you can just brown butter when you’re cooking? For whatever reason you want? No one can […]
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Remembering Alternating Current by thi wurd
It’s not often that I write short stories that I can only describe as “little freaks.” It’s even less often that they get published. Reader, the feeling of seeing my […]
I was not expecting this book to break my heart
So, you have a book you’re like, sure, excited to read. You’re not rushing to finish your current read so you can get to it, but you’re definitely looking forward […]
The best Glasgow ice cream spot
There simply aren’t enough ice cream parlours in Glasgow. Does that make this one all the sweeter? We first Minted on a rainy day in October. The Byres Road ice […]
I’m 26!
It’s my birthday! Today I’m 26 and I’m writing a blog to thank everyone who’s stuck around and read my work. And, I’m also taking this opportunity to share some […]
Remembering the novel writing thread
In 2020, at the height of boredom and depression, I began the novel writing thread. This seemed silly, but ended up being a fantastic tool for pushing my writing forward, […]
Book Review: the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO By Taylor Jenkins Reid If you’re into reading and book communities, there’s no way you haven’t heard of the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. […]
Book Review: Peach Blossom Spring
PEACH BLOSSOM SPRING By Melissa Fu BBC Radio 2 was kind enough to send me a copy of Melissa Fu’s debut novel. I was thrilled to read Peach Blossom Spring […]
Book Review: Insatiable by Daisy Buchanan
INSATIABLE by Daisy Buchanan One of my favourite things about talking about this book is having one of two reactions. The first: “wait, is that a book based off the […]
Writing four novels at once – trying something new
Anyone who knows me knows that it’s my dream and ultimate ambition is to become a published author. I’d love to live out the rest of my days as a […]