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Not All Bloggers Stay At Home

Not All Bloggers Stay At Home

As the more I get to know people and work with the book blog community, I find that there is a stereo-type or an assumption. People assume that you are a stay at home mom or a student. Well guess what, I have a day job.…
You Don't Want My Shoes

You Don't Want My Shoes

You know when people say that you should walk a mile in their shoes so you would understand how they feel or what it is like to be them? You don't want my shoes. 2017 has been a rough year for me. I lost my a job with…
A Letter About Giving Tuesday and Stub Tail Candle Co.

A Letter About Giving Tuesday and Stub Tail Candle Co.

Hi Everyone, I am the owner of Stub Tail Candle Co. in Portland, OR. We are a small candle company that creates candles inspired by books and fandoms. One of the things that make us unique is we donate a portion of our s…
MYSTERY BLOGGER AWARD

MYSTERY BLOGGER AWARD

I was recently tagged by Sara at Novel Novice to participate in the Mystery Blogger Awards, and I couldn’t resist participating due to be nominated by Sara. Here’s how it works: Once you’re tagged, add the award image to …
It is a Snow Day

It is a Snow Day

Hi my blogging friends. I thought I would write about my experience with the latest snow storm in the Pacific Northwest. Last night I was headed down from Beaverton, OR to go home and ended up being in traffic for 8 hou…
Sorry to my Readers - Today I need a break

Sorry to my Readers - Today I need a break

To My Readers - Thank you for always reading and taking time out of your day to read my posts. I am sorry I let you down the past couple of days. I've been trying to write blog posts for three days and I just stare a…
Blogging and Change

Blogging and Change

Change: I am changing. I have changed. Change is always going to happen. One just needs to accept change and move forward. I have so many friends who are giving up on blogging and when I think about giving up it up, I jus…
Passion in Portland 2016 - Part I

Passion in Portland 2016 - Part I

My best friend wanted to go to Passion in Portland, so I agreed to go. This is my first romance book convention. I think it is going to be interesting. I am looking forward to hanging with my bestie and all the authors.…
MIA 7.30.16

MIA 7.30.16

I am so sorry I have been MIA. I have been trying to keep up with everything, but my new job has been taking over my life. I am trying to figure the new schedule out so that this won't happen again. I am trying to g…
Life Recap

Life Recap

The new job is great. I am so glad that I have been given this opportunity. I think being a new Social Media Specialist is going to be huge for my career. My boss is amazing already. I really look forward to learning mo…
The Sound of Us Body Positivity Blog Series and Giveaways: What is a
Beautiful Body?

The Sound of Us Body Positivity Blog Series and Giveaways: What is a Beautiful Body?

What is a Beautiful Body? What is the first thing you see, when you look at someone? Is it their loving heart? Their snarky attitude? How about the way the way their heart breaks when they see someone else hurting ? These…
Book Club Book 2

Book Club Book 2

Recently my friends and I started a book club. It is held in Vancouver, WA at Vintage Books. Book club is the first Sunday of each month if you want to attend. For our June meeting, we are reading Falling Kingdoms by Mo…
Creepy Hotel

Creepy Hotel

Let me start off by saying that I had a leadership conference to go to and so they put me and a few other people up in hotel rooms. So normally the hotels the company's have stayed at where great. For some reason we…
Update on my Fabulous NOT SO Fabulous Life

Update on my Fabulous NOT SO Fabulous Life

I know it has been awhile since I have done a personal post. I feel like people are more interested in the books than me, so that is what I want to give you lovely readers. Lately I have been a bit down. I have been com…
Happy 2016!

Happy 2016!

2015 was a rough year and a good one. So many ups and downs in life. I am looking forward to a new year. I am excited to see what it has to bring. Of course I am looking forward to all the great books coming out this ye…
Book Clubs: Yes or No?

Book Clubs: Yes or No?

I've been thinking a lot about book clubs lately. I know that may be a weird thing to think about. Do people like book clubs? That is my biggest question. Do you like book clubs? I like book clubs. I like reading a bo…
Thanksgiving 2015

Thanksgiving 2015

Hey everyone! I hope each of you has a wonderful thanksgiving. I will be enjoying mine with friends and of course missing my family. One of the many things when you live away from your family. I wish everyone the best. …
#UCCShooting

#UCCShooting

Tragedy happened yesterday. People lost their lives. People lost their loved ones. I am lucky because my loved ones came home. Just because they came home does not mean that this tragedy did not affect us. It could have…
Birthday Birthday

Birthday Birthday

Since today is a day to have fun. I am taking it off. I hope everyone has a great weekend. I will have a post for you next week!
Happy 3 Year Anniversary to Dazzled by Books! Oh and there are
Giveaways!

Happy 3 Year Anniversary to Dazzled by Books! Oh and there are Giveaways!

I can't believe that it has been 3 years! I will be completely honest I'm not that prepared for this anniversary. My life has had so many changes. I've had way too much going on in life. This may not be a ve…