Tag: Writing Life
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This Bookworm is Hooked on Reading
Once I start a fantastic series, it’s hard to stop!! Officially began book 3 in Ilona Andrews Hidden Legancy series, Wildfire.
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Hawaii Vaca | Home Safe & Sound
I’m finishing the book I started in Hawaii, White Hot (Hidden Legacy, book 2) by Ilona Andrews, but there’s just something so much more relaxing about reading on vacation. I’m home, safe and sound, but missing this view!!
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Hawaii Vaca Day 5: Manoa Falls & Ala Moana Regional Park Beach
Hiking Manoa Falls was a gorgeous walk through the rainforest ending in a beautiful waterfall. Not the most strenuous or dangerous hike we’ve ever attempted, which was perfect because I could enjoy lunch and an afternoon sunbathing and swimming at Ala Moana Regional Park Beach without my muscles quivering the rest of the day.
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Hawaii Vaca Day 4: Kualoa Ranch & Polynesian Cultural Center
The East shore of Oahu was amazing! In the morning, we took a horseback tour of Kualoa Ranch, seeing the locations of where they shot movies such as Jumanji, Jurrasic World, and the Nicki Minaj music video for Starships. And we spent our afternoon learning about Polynesian Culture, feasting at a luau, and enjoying a…
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Hawaii Vaca Day 3: Diamond Head State Monument & Turtle Cove
From the heights of hiking Diamond Head State Monument to the depths of snorkeling Turtle Cove, Derek and I enjoyed a day of adventure, Hawai’i style! And we saw our first sea turtle.
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Hawaii Vaca Day 2: Dole Plantation & Kaena Point
From the Dole Plantation to Kaena Point State Park, Derek and I explored Oahu’s North and West shores. I don’t know what was sweeter, the dole whip or the surf and sunshine.
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Hawaii Vaca Day 1: Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona
Visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial & the USS Arizona Memorial was gorgious and humbling. I’m honored to pay my respects to the brave men and women who died on Dec. 7, 1941. Seeing all those names on the various monuments – men, women and children – and considering the ripple effect of the families who…
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Hawaii Vaca | Arriving in Paradise
Derek and I made it to Oahu, Hawaii! We were upgraded to “premium select” for our 9.5 hour flight, so I felt very fancy in mini first class. And the view from our hotel room is spectacular.
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An Enchantment of Ravens | Judge By Its Cover
I am guilty as charged for judging books by their covers. But I love having gorgeous books to look at on the shelf! If you’re looking for a book with a stunning cover – and a beautiful story to match – you won’t go wrong with An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson. Enjoy looking,…
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Happy Easter | Finding a New Favorite Book
Happy Easter! I’m so thankful for this gorgeous spring day and my first beach weekend of 2024! Some of my favorite days are the hours spent soaking in the sun’s rays, enjoying the salt and sand of the ocean breeze, and devouring a new favorite book.
Author Melody Johnson 