Welcome back to another “Influences” post where I discuss things that molded me into the person I am today. I’ve written about influential books before, including the books that made me want to become a writer and an essay about my book collecting. But today, I want to go beyond a simple discussion of books. … More Top Five Best Books On My Shelf, Ranked
Ya’ll, I have a not-so-secret confession: Sometimes, I buy books (bags and bags full of books) knowing I probably won’t get around to reading them for five or six years. Five. Or. Six. Years. Yes, my To-Be-Read (TBR) stack is getting a little bit out of hand. Yes, the number of books I own that … More Why Am I Obsessed With Books, Anyways?
In 2021, I had grand plans for my writing. I was going to write short stories and send them to magazines. I was going to edit two novels and maybe start another one. I was going to get my writing career in motion – because that’s exactly what a 19-year-old college student needs to be … More Coping With Zero Inspiration
The Paper Trail 