Books! And Christmas stocking stuffers
Author: Shyla Fairfax
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Haiku – Snowflake
You are a snowflake Jagged edges, crystalline Furtive in my grip.
Book Review – Heartless (Marissa Meyer)
Following her Lunar Chronicles series, Marissa Meyer released Heartless, an origin tale for The Queen of Hearts from the Alice in Wonderland world. It currently holds a 4.06 on Goodreads. This is a review of the audiobook, performed by Rebecca Soler.
Poem – Too Sweet
Smile, sucralose sweet; Assaultingly artificial. Eyes, whispering half truths in the dark. Mouth, filled to the brim; Spilling over with things said and not said. Glare as sharp as knives. Tongue spoiling into venom. Behind that smile, A sugary death awaits.
Book Review – Paper Girls Vol. 4 (Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang)
Paper Girls Volume 4 collects issues 16-20 of the ongoing sci-fi graphic novel series. It's written by Brian K Vaughan (♥) and illustrated by Cliff Chiang. This volume currently holds a 4.18 on Goodreads.
Crochet: Jack Skellingtons
The Nightmare Before Christmas may have some excellent Halloween-vibes, but to me, it's first and foremost a Christmas movie. Call me neurotic, but I won't watch it in October. Come November, though, it's the perfect way to transition. I think of it as a farewell to the Halloween season, and a welcoming of the next… Continue reading Crochet: Jack Skellingtons
Book Review – The Calculating Stars (Mary Robinette Kowal)
The Calculating Stars (Mary Robinette Kowal) is a 2018 Alt-History Sci-Fi, set in the 1950s. It holds a 4.27 on Goodreads.
Crochet – Poinsettia Ornament
I made a Poinsettia ornament, using the same pattern I used for my Candy Corn Pinwheel back in October. It came out great!
Flash Fiction – IntelliGENTS
"You have to keep up with the times," his father's voice whispered uninvitedly in his ear.
Crochet – Christmas Tree Ornaments
Ideas for DIY Christmas tree decorations
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