Reality vs Depression

I had to go back and check whether I had already used that title. It seemed familiar. Perhaps it's because I feel that most of my life (at the moment) consists of this fight between reality and depression. One of the very first lessons that my old therapist taught me was this: "Depression lies and...

So, did you know I’m fat?

This is going to be one of those blogs where I have a million things to say, but not a clue as to where to start. It's going to be all over the place. Perhaps I'll go back and edit it properly, but realistically speaking...I won't. I am a perfectionist, which means every word has...

The Path To Happiness

Does that sound prolific enough? I have no idea what the path to happiness entails but I do know this; for the first time in a long time... I've realized... I feel happy today. I forget what actual happiness feels like on days where my depression takes over. And my depression has been taking over...

An Introvert’s Guide to Surviving 2018

I am not a fan of doing inventory at the end of the year. But, as this time of the year seems to being kicking me in the rear, I'm going to do as a form of self care. Who knows? It might help. This year has been such a roller-coaster, although I have to...

From fanfic to getting published: 10 Things No One Told You.

For as long as I can remember, my social media always has had some kind of tag line that said: one day I will be a published author. It's like Sven said in Happy Feet two, "If you want it, you must will it. If you will it, it will be yours." I officially became...

They are just walking.

It happens on a Thursday afternoon. As soon as my brain processes what my eyes see, I can feel it. It's right there, deep in my gut: jealousy. The speed of the train can't have allowed me to have watched them for more than five seconds, but it feels like it was minutes. They are...

Deadlines and Oreocookies

Honestly. That title makes no sense, but it was the best I could come up with. It's almost June 7th, which means it's almost time for Shadow Haven to be released to the public. I am incredibly excited, scared, nervous, and proud. Which is quite weird to say, but I've noticed myself saying that a...

Beginning: learning the fundamentals

February 2016 was a difficult month for me. I was incredibly happy and utterly heartbroken. Ylva offered me a publishing deal for Shadow Haven and on Valentine's Day my brother passed away. Mixed emotions are always strange, but when your life-long dream happens at the same time as your worst nightmare, life becomes a roller...