If you finished “and the number shall be three” we are already friends. If not, we’re still already friends but go watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail. In THREE SHORT DAYS days my book, Defying Shadows, will be released into the wild!! I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Author: Jess
I'm a history and mythology fanatic with a head full of "but what if it happened THIS way instead" moments. I find humor in the most inappropriate situations.
Review: Red River Road by Anna Downes
I received an ARC of this novel from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Katy Sweeney is unwillingly living the van life on the west coast of Australia as she searches for her sister, Phoebe, who disappeared without any trace. The cops aren't looking for her and there are no clues about her fate,… Continue reading Review: Red River Road by Anna Downes
Sunday…Resting?
fAngus approved this post. I'm back to work full time as of last week (although only because I don't have to sit in an office chair full time. I tried that for two of my eight hour days and paid dearly for the rest of the week). Yesterday was a full day of show choir… Continue reading Sunday…Resting?
Review: The Herbal Arts by Patricia J. Telesco
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. I'm always on the lookout for good herbalism and gardening books, and Patricia Talesco's The Herbal Arts: A Handbook of Plant Magic, Folklore, Recipes, Spells, & Charms fits the bill. The Herbal Arts is a three chapter (chapter three… Continue reading Review: The Herbal Arts by Patricia J. Telesco
I Shouldn’t Be Allowed on Amazon.
Six years ago, I bought what I thought was small bag of Frankincense incense from Amazon. What arrived was a ONE POUND bag of incense resin. Essentially I bought enough for a church because a one pound bag of incense lasts a long time. Over six years, as it turns out: I still have at… Continue reading I Shouldn’t Be Allowed on Amazon.
The Yeeting of 2024 and Round 2
In the scheme of all my life, the last couple of months will be little more than a blip of unpleasant time in an otherwise pretty decent year. I had to wait until I was off the heavy pain meds to write this update: apologies for the delay. So, for those who need a recap:… Continue reading The Yeeting of 2024 and Round 2
Review: Boudicca by P.C. Cast
I received an ARC of this novel from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Before I give my opinions on Boudicca, I have two conflicting confessions to make. First, I know the story of Boudicca exceedingly well. One of my majors in college was in ancient history, with most of my interest (and therefore… Continue reading Review: Boudicca by P.C. Cast
fAngus Holiday Joy
The Horde put the tree up last weekend. fAngus is pleased. Aah, sparkly bed. I see you taking pictures, human servant. I will tolerate it. I’m done paying attention to you now. You may go. May your holiday season be as colorful and chill as fAngus’s. If SAD affects you, the countdown is on: only… Continue reading fAngus Holiday Joy
The Skein Of Your Life
This post is full of random bits of recent life, including art provided by SK, who found a calligrapher to create this gorgeous piece out of one of my favorite movie quotes (from The 13th Warrior), which he then had framed for our anniversary. The text reads: The All-Father wove the skein of your life… Continue reading The Skein Of Your Life
Witchy Wednesday: Stress Self Care
So it's been a couple of stressful weeks, and I don't just mean my own medical stuff. Today is a good time to remind you that everyone has stressful scary awful stuff going on at any given time, and it's valid. It's not a contest: the stuff in my life doesn't diminish whatever is causing… Continue reading Witchy Wednesday: Stress Self Care
No Pithy Phrase 