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  • Book of the Month: A Fortune of Sand

    Marjorie Lennox is the youngest daughter of a powerful automotive dynasty, a family known for money, not manners. Artistic, impulsive, and always slightly out of step, Marjorie has long been dismissed by her controlling father and self-absorbed siblings. But when she secretly applies to an exclusive arts program funded by an elusive benefactor, she sees…

  • Excerpt #4

    I know I haven’t posted my writing in a while, but since I didn’t get much engagement when I did my previous excerpts. Now that I have this nice new format and more user-friendly site, I hope there will be more comments. If you want to see more excerpts and bts of my work in…

  • Thoughts on Poetry

    Well, it’s National Poetry Month. I think it’s obvious from a perusal of my blog that I don’t read poetry much. It’s too empheral for me who likes to grasp themes and character arcs rather than F E E L I N G S. I know books are subjective, but poems feel even more so…

  • Excerpt #3

    I got to go to my first Ren Faire in college, and it was such a fun experience seeing the acrobats, the amazing costumes of other guests and of course, the funnel cake. I wanted to give the same experience to Kitty, so onward to Camelot.

  • Bridgerton Adaptation

    Obviously most know Bridgerton. It’s the tv show that brought historical romance to the conversation (even though it sadly hasn’t translated to book sales, booo!) and as with any adaptation there are endless critiques of what has stayed the same and what the show changed from the books. I won’t go into a thorough deep…

  • Mary Bennet Moodboard

    Despite being the forgotten middle sisters, Mary and Kitty get on each other’s nerves the most. Kitty thinks she’s a snobby nerd, and Mary believes she’s flighty, superficial and too ignorant to amount to anything. Passive aggressive sniping has been their mode of conversation pretty much their whole lives. But Mary’s still home-bound as she…

  • Julia Bertram Moodboard

    Flirty, and ever-stylish, Julia Bertram is always the top of the class whether it’s academics or theater. She has the style, the wealth. . . and is always second best to her older sister, Maria. Since her sisterly relations are strained, she’s made Kitty her new BFF. Since they’re in the same forgotten sister boat,…

  • Frederick Tilney Moodboard

    Tall dark, and handsome, Frederick Tilney fits the mold as Kitty’s dream guy. Plus he’s rich to boot which is sure to make Mrs. Bennet happy. An avid photographer and budding auteur, Frederick takes his craft seriously, making sure everyone understands the high-faultin’ meaning of his art. Especially since his critical father disapproves of his…

  • James Morland Moodboard

    James is new to the theater scene, and Pemberley Community College in general. Kitty’s initially miffed by his glib nature in regards to the musical, seeing it as a fun extracurricular rather than a serious career. However, she ends up finding herself in his company more than not. Despite the fact that he couldn’t be…

  • Kitty Bennet Moodboard

    Alright this isn’t like a typical moodboard since I suck at technology, but just pictures I found that fit her aesthetic. Enjoy!