Author: Miriam Elen
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Word Of The Month: Zany
Let’s grow our vocabularies together! I’ve decided to launch a monthly post called Word Of The Month so we can gain more knowledge on words. The chosen word may be one already commonly known, or it could be a completely new one that we can learn about and start using in our day-to-day conversations. October’s…
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99-Word Story Challenge (September 26th)
Have I mentioned that I’m trying new things and pushing myself to grow as a writer? I’ll be honest with you, I’ve never really felt like a writer but I can’t deny my love of words. And earlier this year, I came to the realisation that everything I do involves writing in some way. So…
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The Best Writing And Reading Hobbies
Calling all readers and writers! If you’re looking to spend more of your free time doing something you love, let me help you decide on a new hobby. Here are 4 options that are entertaining and educational in some way. Without further adieu, the best writing and reading hobbies… (and yes, I personally partake in…
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Word Of The Month
Let’s grow our vocabularies together! I’ve decided to launch a monthly post called Word Of The Month so we can gain more knowledge on words. The chosen word may be one already commonly known, or it could be a completely new one that we can learn about and start using in our day-to-day conversations. September’s…
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Book Review: Fourth Wing
Author: Rebecca Yarros Genre: High Fantasy Summary: In Fourth Wing, we follow a physically frail main character, Violet Sorrengail, who is mentally anything but. While she may be better suited to join the Scribe Quadrant of the war college that she attends, she is forced by her own high-ranking mother to join the most dangerous…
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Finding Hygge In Spring
If you’re currently enjoying seeing bright daffodils opening up, blossoms blushing against blue skies, and feeling the rays of the sun on your skin then congratulations on being in springtime… doesn’t it smell good? Today, I wanted to share some tips on how to find (or create) a sense of hygge in spring. Watch the…
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How To Make A Home Cosy (Without Spending A Lot)
I have lived in some pretty bare houses with the cosy atmosphere of a cell. But today, I have an incredibly hygge home that has come together over the past 2 years. And I didn’t have to break the bank to style it and make it homely. So here are some things I’ve learned along…
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WWW Wednesday – 11th January 2023
This meme is hosted by Taking On A World Of Words. Hi, fellow readers. If you’ve seen one of my WWW Wednesday posts before, you’ll know that I don’t do it weekly. That’s because I usually don’t get through books that quickly. So I just do this sporadically when it suits me and my reading…
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Positive Affirmations For The New Year
Happy new year, my friends! I hope you’ve all had a restorative holiday period and are looking toward the next 12 months with hope and a fresh perspective. I sure am. 2022 was not my year (neither was 2021 to be honest), however I have learned a lot from this time and am looking towards…
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Things To Remember This Holiday Season
Hello and happy December, readers! This year, I’m very aware of how big this month is and how it affects our lifestyles and mental health. See, I’m a huge lover of Christmas because of the hygge feel of it all, but my partner hates it! And I can understand why, even though it makes me…