Short Story Challenge Results & Round-Up

Short Story Challenge Results & Round-Up

Late last night, the final results of the 2013 NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge were announced. And I'm happy to say that, in a contest that started out with about 800 people from all around the world, I made it through all 3 rounds and ended up in 5th place. :-D...

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NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge 2013

NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge 2013

Exciting news, folks! I've been taking part in the annual NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge for a few years now. If you're not familiar with it, it's a writing contest that consists of 3 rounds: the first round you have a week to write a short story, the 2nd round...

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Book Review: The Loose Lip Brigade

Book Review: The Loose Lip Brigade

The Loose Lip Brigade by Julia Newman Don't be fooled by the chic-lit-sounding name; this book of short stories is the opposite of a fluff read, in a good way. The 7 stories included all revolve around characters struggling with and drowning in self-doubt, anxiety,...

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I’m a self-employed graphic designer by day, and a crafty hungry bookworm by night. Dragonflight Dreams is where I write about books, recipes, internet goodies, life things, crafty projects, Austin happenings, and more.

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The Surviving Sky
Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself
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2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge
Amanda has completed her goal of reading 75 books in 2023!
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