Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
12,263 Days Alive
6,272 Books To Read
22 Times I Woke Up Last Night
6 Hours of Work Day Cut Short
3 Almost Crying Moments
I’m exhausted. And I feel like a failure.
Continue reading “Discomfort, Disappointment, Distress, and Debris”
By: C.S. Poe
Available on: Amazon, Audible, and Barnes and Noble.
Overview:
Blurb: Sebastian Snow didn’t think Christmas would bring a break in to Snow’s Antique Emporium and a handful of murders. With his boyfriend, Detective Neil Millett so far in the closet he has to pass Narnia their relationship was strained even before Sebastian found a heart under his floorboards. Thankfully, there may be help available in the form of one smoking hot detective by the name of Calvin Winter.
Trigger Warnings:
Ableism, Blood, Bullying, Death, Drug Use (Prescription), Emotional Abuse, Food, Gore, Gun Violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Internalized Homophobia, Murder, Off Screen Infidelity, On Screen Sex, Sexism, PTSD, Toxic Masculinity, Violent Imagery, War (mentioned)
Body Count: 3
Continue reading “Review: The Mystery of Nevermore”
12,262 Days Alive
6,177 Books On My Kindle
3 Hours At Walk In Clinic
2 Missed Steps on the Stairs
1 Book Started/Finished This Day
So. Fell down a couple of stairs at work today after trying to brighten someone’s day.
I am in a phenomenal amount of pain.
By: Nic Roberts
Available on: Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Overview:
Blurb: This novella is the kickoff point for the Westford Bay B&B Series! Ten chapters of Ally Wescott going from nearly-wedded bliss with her very French fiancé to investigator! Two letters bring about loss, but as this is book zero on the series, I assume they bring Ally much more!
Trigger Warnings:
Death, Emotional Abuse, Food, Murder
Body Count: 1
Continue reading “Review: Bakeries and Bones: A Westford Bay B&B Cozy Mystery Prequel”
12,261 Days Alive
6,011 Ebooks to Read
3 Panic Attacks
2 Books Read
1 Good Meal with a Friend
1 New Author I Adore
So. Doctor’s appointment today. I stress bought 116 free ebooks while waiting for my meds in Publix.
And finished two books that should have reviews coming out soon.
And successfully defeated Mount Laundry.
It’s been a day.
12,260 Days Alive
7,131 Steps For the Day
5,883 Books to Read
4 Loads of Laundry Done
1 New Ikea Shelf Built
I am literally going to bed so I don’t have to fight with Mount Laundry any more tonight.
By: Cat Lawley -check out her website here.
Available on: Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
My review is also available to read on Goodreads!
Overview:
Blurb: After a night out drinking with lackluster coworkers, Mallory awakens half a week later and 25 pounds lighter. A trip to the urgent care puts her in the path of the local Society for the Study of Occult and Paranormal Phenomena. Since she is violently sickened by blood, Mallory becomes a vegan vampire: living on virgin Bloody Marys and vegan nutrient shakes.
Trigger Warnings:
Blood, Death, Drug Use (Illicit), Drug Use (Non-Consensual), Drug Use (Prescription), Food, Murder, Non-Consensual Touching, Violence, Violent Imagery
Body Count: 7
Read the review here!
12,255 Days Alive
5,729 Books to Read
52 More Goals to Meet
6 Days Until My Doctor’s Appointment
3 Days Until My Three Day Weekend
2 Days Till Payday
1 Cat Begging for Attention Whilst the Other Is Being a Jerk
I’m not having a great day. Neither physically, mentally, nor emotionally.
Here’s another recipe from our good friend “Good Bread: How to Make It”: simple Bread Sticks! As ever: recipe first, memory lane wandering after!
Since it’s a pet peeve of mine, here’s the recipe for Parker House Rolls that I found in a vintage ladies’ pamphlet called “Good Bread: How to Make It”. I’ll get all anecdotal afterward!
12,254 Days Alive
5,702 Books to Read
3 Loads of Laundry Done
2 Hours Slept
1 Very Grumpy Me
Question of the day: what do you use to help you get through the day after a rotten night’s sleep?
I’m exhausted to the point of pain. But I am also accomplished.
By: Imogen Hermes Gowar
Available on: Amazon, Audible, and Barnes and Noble.
Overview:
Blurb: An elegant tale told in three acts: a twist of fortune changes the lives of many as one Mr. Jonah Hancock comes into possession of the corpse of an honest-to-god baby mermaid. The novelty attracts the attention of the Madame of a so-called nunnery, where ladies are handsomely compensated for their company and far more physical acts. One of Mrs. Chappell’s former star girls is recently returned to the social scene after the untimely demise of her previous patron. Her name is well known amongst the Ton: Mrs. Angelica Neal. She is fickle and flighty; she struggles to readjust to the return to her life before. All is not lost for Angelica as she is reunited with her old friend, and fellow pupil of Mrs. Chappell, Bel Fortescue. But lust, love, loss, and folly drive Angelica from the path of professional mistress and towards the haunted Mr. Hancock. She demands another mermaid from him in return for her affections. But the realities of obtaining said creature are far from what either expected. With her lifestyle in upheaval and friends betraying her, Angelica falls from hedonistic opulence into spirited but ordinary.
Trigger Warnings:
Bullying, Child Abuse, Death (mentioned), Drug Use (Illicit), Emotional Abuse, Food, Infidelity, Mental Abuse, Miscarriage, Non-Consensual Touching, Off Screen Infidelity, Off Screen Sex, Poor Coping Mechanisms, Prostitution, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Systemic Racism, Time Period True Racism, Toxic Masculinity, Unsafe Lifestyle, Unsafe Sex
Body Count: 0
Continue reading “Review: The Mermaid and Mrs. Handcock”
12,252 Days Alive
2 Friends Seen
1 Blended Vanilla Chai Latte with Boba Drank
Just a quick note, as I am tired as all hell.
We were able to meet up with both J and Marina today.
Move is… progressing. So many boxes to unpack.
I just read through the last quarter of Imogen Hermes Gowar’s The Mermaid and Mrs. Handcock. Review will be posted as time allows.
I need sleep. G’night Wonderlandians.
