There are some challenges that come with parenthood that people don’t tell you about. They’ll warn you of sleepless nights and spectators when you just want to use the bathroom alone. They’ll warn of messy kitchens and mountains of laundry and the way you’ll worry, sitting up at night with… Read the rest...
Author: Beth
Writer, artist, blogger, doll collector, and owner of Ithilear.com.
It’s been over a year since I decided to dye my hair pink. I’ve been all over–pink streaks, pink dip dye, pink all over, pink ombré–and while I decided I liked the ombré best, experimentation with different dyes kept going.
Odd colors come in semi-permanents, and of the colors, pink… Read the rest...
As I mentioned in my last tea review, one of the unique things Plum Deluxe offers as a tea company is their monthly tea subscription that offers special blends you can’t get otherwise. That makes this month’s tea review special.
Since I mentioned in our correspondence that I was fond… Read the rest...
Late last year I shared a list of story ideas I decided not to use. It wasn’t that they were bad (okay, some of them were) but that they just didn’t work for me. Either they didn’t fit my preferred writing niches, or they didn’t give me enough to work… Read the rest...
One of the greatest things about being a writer is the chance to connect with other writers. Sometimes they’re in your genre, sometimes they couldn’t be more different, but you’re always able to relate through your shared passion. And since writing is difficult, having support from fellow creatives is very… Read the rest...
I’ve always liked reading people’s writing tips when I have a free moment. With the advent of smartphones, it’s easier than ever to peek at my feeds or pop in to check Pinterest for a few quick and creative ideas. I can research while I eat my breakfast cereal, instead… Read the rest...
I have a small group of people I allow to read my early book drafts. They’re the ones who give me solid, truthful feedback, are great at catching typos, and call me out when pieces of my story don’t add up. Last month I popped in to visit one who… Read the rest...