books, writing & encouragement//january wrap-up
Happy (almost) February! I hope your January was filled with good books, good friends and good chai <3 This monthly wrap-up is rather short because of limited time, but I tried to include the most important things.
Books-
Total read: 6
I loved this cute middle-grade story! I'd totally recommend it to girls ages 9 to 12.
I've heard so much about this series and I finally read the first book! I loved how Christy grew spiritually throughout the book, the beach setting, the outfit descriptions, and the Disneyland scene. I didn't like that teenagers so young and far away from marriage kissed. I liked seeing how the different characters reacted to an unexpected death. Warning: There are some teen partying scenes and mature themes. That's why I didn't read it until now.
I truly enjoyed this World War II Christian Romance! I loved how the main characters weren't the typical super handsome and super gorgeous romance characters. I loved the excitement. I loved the lesson about how much trouble small lies can get you into. I loved the humor. I could've done without all the kissing details, but that's just me. I'd recommend it to girls ages 16+
Writing-
- I set up 'author' Facebook and Twitter accounts. I also put together a 'Dawn Chandler' Pinterest board. You can find all the links here.
- Finished my final edits on the prologue through chapter twelve of Dawn Chandler #1. Eight more chapters to go!
- Talked to an editor. I should be sending her my book sometime next month or in March.
- I think I found the perfect cover illustrator. Her art is so beautiful and her prices are better than I expected!
Things are coming closer to an end, and I'm so excited about being a published author soon!
- I set up 'author' Facebook and Twitter accounts. I also put together a 'Dawn Chandler' Pinterest board. You can find all the links here.
- Finished my final edits on the prologue through chapter twelve of Dawn Chandler #1. Eight more chapters to go!
- Talked to an editor. I should be sending her my book sometime next month or in March.
- I think I found the perfect cover illustrator. Her art is so beautiful and her prices are better than I expected!
Things are coming closer to an end, and I'm so excited about being a published author soon!
16 comments
Yesss the monthly wrap-ups are back, baby!! 🙌
ReplyDeleteMy month was awesome, but I only read one book......AND IT WAS FOR SCHOOL SO IT DOESN’T EVEN COUNT! 😫😭 my TBR is so doomed this year #studentproblems
Yessss!!!
Deleteawwww i would honestly still count school books! don't be too hard on yourself though. there are good reading seasons then there are not lol
Great wrap-up post!
ReplyDeleteI am currently reading A Distant Melody! It is so good! ;)
-Brooklyne
Thank you Brooklyne!
DeleteOh really? Yayyy! :D
Lovely wrap-up post!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! & Thanks so much for following my blog <3
DeleteEPIC JOB WITH YOUR BOOK!! AHH! So excited for you. :D
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOUUUU ANGELA!!! <3
DeleteSounds like a good month!
ReplyDeleteIt was! Thanks for commenting :)
DeleteOmigosh, Eliza!!!! You're so close to being a published author, and that is so amazing! So happy for you! I have had to put those dreams aside for now, because of work and college.
ReplyDeleteHOW did you manage to read 6 books?? Like Brittany, I managed to read a grand total of 1 lol
And let me tell you as someone who has been in an almost relationship, it is not worth the heartbreak and baggage that comes with a breakup even though that experience taught me valuable lessons.
Thanks!!! I totally understand. I saw myself being done with this book years ago then school and life happened and I had to put that dream on hold. I struggled with it a little bit, but really it was totally okay :)
DeleteSINCE you asked (lol don't know if you actually wanted an explanation)... One book I started reading to the twins back in November, two were audio books, two were fairly short and I literally just brought books with me everywhere and tried to read every spare moment INSTEAD of checking social media (I didn't always succeed). Also, I tried to listen to audiobooks at least half of the times I was in the car by myself or doing chores. What did you read?
Thanks for the encouragement <3 I've had some minor or at least one of those experiences too. It was hard, but I definitely did learn valuable lessons and surely, despite the pain, that was all part of God's perfect plan.
I read Skyward by Brandon Sanderson. It's fantasy.
DeleteUgh, I feel you, Clarissa. I had a weird relationship too and it caused me a lot of weird and negative emotions. <3
DeleteSuch exciting writing news!! And so true. It’s better to wait on His plan and timing than get discouraged because it hasn’t happened yet. Thank you for sharing! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading <3
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