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Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales
Read more: Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales“Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring” is a refreshing take on Christmas tales, filled with suspense, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Set during a frosty Massachusetts winter, it follows the journey of a brave nine-year-old, Isla, who faces her biggest fear – her stepmom. Along the way, Isla and her family learn to let go of long-held…
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Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s Eyes
Read more: Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s EyesThus Far: An Overview On October 7, 2023, an act of violence broke through our subconscious and enlightened most to see something that has been going on for 75 years. Hamas, a rebellious group from Palestine that has been categorized as a terrorist group by various countries, attacked and killed Israeli civilians attending a concert.…
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Tarot, Revenge, and the Cost of Assimilation: Why A Vow in Vengeance Hit Deeper Than I Expected
Read more: Tarot, Revenge, and the Cost of Assimilation: Why A Vow in Vengeance Hit Deeper Than I ExpectedThere is something wildly satisfying about a romantasy that entertains you and quietly challenges you at the same time. A Vow in Vengeance by Jaclyn Rodriguez does exactly that. At its core, this debut in the Immortal Desires series follows Rune Ryker, a young woman on a revenge mission. She infiltrates the Immortal Realms, specifically…
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Identity as a Tool, Not a Trap: The Power of Attaching Who You Are to Who You’re Becoming
Read more: Identity as a Tool, Not a Trap: The Power of Attaching Who You Are to Who You’re BecomingIn my previous podcast episode, I unpacked something uncomfortable: how attaching our identity to political figures, celebrities, or rigid ideologies can shut down critical thinking and turn disagreement into personal threat. But here’s the nuance that matters. Identity itself is not the problem. Identity is powerful. The issue isn’t that we attach our identity to…
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Holding Beliefs Without Losing Yourself
Read more: Holding Beliefs Without Losing YourselfThere is a difference between believing in something and becoming it. In my most recent podcast episode (you can listen to it above), I explored something uncomfortable but necessary: what happens when we attach our identity to political figures, movements, or rigid ideals. Not when we support them. Not when we vote for them. But…
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When “Spain-Spanish” Is Treated as the Default: How a Bad Linguistic Take Reveals Colonial Thinking
Read more: When “Spain-Spanish” Is Treated as the Default: How a Bad Linguistic Take Reveals Colonial ThinkingI knew the TikTok comment was wrong the moment I read it, but not because it offended me. I have a pretty high tolerance for internet nonsense. I knew it was wrong because it collapsed under the same basic logic I navigate every time I work with editors on my books. The commenter’s argument was…
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When Speaking Truth Makes You the Problem
Read more: When Speaking Truth Makes You the ProblemThis is raw. It’s fresh. And it’s sitting heavy in my chest, so I’m going to write it the only way I know how: honestly. It started with something that, on the surface, looks small. I was watching hair salon videos, the kind that flood social media feeds, and I made an observation to my…
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