Author: Jess

Amateur historian, mythology enthusiast, writer, reader, sarcastic weirdo, cancer survivor. Author of Defying Shadows: For Witches and Pagans Battling Cancer and Chronic Illness.
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Fall Appearances

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A few years ago, I went to Hawai'i with my (then) 86 year old grandmother so I could officiate the wedding of one of my best friends to her lovely (now) husband. It was wonderful had a fabulous week (I miss the overwhelming beauty of Hawai'i). A bit more than a year after that, said… Continue reading Fall Appearances

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You are not alone in this dystopia.

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The last few months have been terrifying in the US for many as policies, rhetoric, and even legislation has highlighted an underlying racist and misogynist agenda by those currently in power. It's disheartening. It's scary as hell. It's hard to focus on other things (like writing and blogging and such) while trying to get through… Continue reading You are not alone in this dystopia.

Review: The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter
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Review: The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter

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I received an ARC for this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Ayleth is the accidental scion of a powerful line of witches in a secret coven in the woods. After the White Court's King decided witches are evil, he sent the Huntsmen to kill them all, changing the nation's religion from… Continue reading Review: The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter

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Milestone Frankenboob-aversary

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This isn't porn, if that's what you searched for to get this blog post. Five years ago I finished radiation, which marked me as clear of breast cancer active treatment. It would've been an exciting day had I not been exhausted: I probably napped. You can read about it in the Thus Ends Frankenboob blog… Continue reading Milestone Frankenboob-aversary

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Maycember is finally over…I’m tired and I don’t remember what day it is.

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Graduation activities for the eldest Horde member are all done (his grad party was last weekend). I checked in with my European co-workers today: no, they don't seem to do grad parties in the UK the way we do here. Not surprising: Americans are consistently weird. I mean, the whole point of a graduation party… Continue reading Maycember is finally over…I’m tired and I don’t remember what day it is.

Review: The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos
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Review: The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos

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I received an ARC of this novel from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. During a wild mustang roundup by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), a helicopter pilot is shot down. Sheriff Porter Beck and his deputy, Tuffy, are out on a ride when the incident happens, and discover this was a near-professional… Continue reading Review: The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos

Appearances and Sightings
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Appearances and Sightings

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I hope your Memorial Day weekend was exactly what you needed it to be, from a military remembrance perspective, a political perspective, and a personal perspective. And if you're also currently in the throes of the final days of the school year, good luck to you. Stay sane! Before my little story of the day,… Continue reading Appearances and Sightings

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New Author Moments

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Yesterday I did an interview for Defying Shadows on a podcast (details to come when it's available later this month). I was nervous as hell, and it was really fun. 10/10 experience, would definitely do again anytime. Today I got an email through the blog asking a bunch of questions about me and my author… Continue reading New Author Moments

Book Review: Lilith by Nikki Marmery
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Book Review: Lilith by Nikki Marmery

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I bought this book, and it was so good I couldn't resist reviewing. In the beginning of the world, Lilith is the happy partner of Adam. They live in Eden, the garden built by Yahweh (God) and his consort, Asherah (Goddess), and are supposed to create a new, improved humanity. Asherah encourages Lilith to eat… Continue reading Book Review: Lilith by Nikki Marmery

Obvs I’m Ready for Great British Bake Off
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Obvs I’m Ready for Great British Bake Off

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The last few weeks I have been waking up to new horrible things every morning on the news. Since this shitshow of diminishing human rights and authoritarian regime flouting of the rule of law is clearly ramping up, standing against it in any way is a marathon. A disheartening, depressing, infuriating marathon. Losing heart and… Continue reading Obvs I’m Ready for Great British Bake Off