Posts By: Skila

Quotable Thursday

I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.

deerskin

“She did not mean to tell him this, that she did not remember what her life had been, but at four o’clock in the morning, when the world is Read More

On Good Critique Groups

Today I want to talk about Critique Groups. Critique Groups are on my mind because I just got back from a wonderful few days away with the wonderful ladies who make up my Critique Group. We do this every year. I’m also thinking about Critique Groups because I’m reading through … Read More

Guatemalan Monday: Semana Santa edition

Easter approacheth. And nobody does it better than Antigua, Guatemala. Every year thousands of people flock to this lovely little town to experience the wonder that is Semana Santa – Holy Week. What’s all the fuss about? A traveler/blogger explains it here.

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By far, the best part of Semana Santa … Read More

Quotable Thursday

I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.

truth

“If I thought I could never love you more, I didn’t understand you well enough.”
~Julie Berry’s All the Truth That’s in MeRead More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

 

rain

 

Rain Reign was a book I had put off reading. And I don’t know why– because it was just as good as everyone is saying. Distinct voice, compelling character, adventurous plot. And a really lovely … Read More

Quotable Thursday

I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.

hostage

“Was I in love with him? I wasn’t sure. I didn’t know if it was possible to be in love with someone who had taken you hostage. Or maybe Read More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

bright places

Jennifer Niven’s All the Bright Places has not only a beautiful cover but also an important story. This is a book for teens and adults about suicide and death and loss and love. It has great writing, … Read More