Mid-year update! Some catching up on how my 2026 resolution is doing.
Mid-year Update
writing
What’s New!??!
Hear ye! Hear ye! We got new stuff at Howard’s Pen! Come and hear all about it!
2025 Reading Stats
New year, new book stats! But before moving forward, let’s look back at the year that has passed. I did something new when it comes …
My thoughts on banned books
It’s Banned Books Week! This means that we acknowledge the reading laws that have banned certain books to be read by the general public. This …
I have been quiet but not idle.
I have been working on some stuff. A lot of stuff.
Another Book Rant
Many moons ago, I ranted (well… wrote) about the fact that “people don’t read anymore”… such a funny thing to say! Anyway, reading is so …
Someone just bad mouthed my favourite movie series
I love those movies! How can someone not really like it?
I’m a multi… hobbyist?
I didn’t look for my hobbies ~ my hobbies found me! #prompt
Working Retail
It really is not for everyone but I do think that, at least once, people should work in retail — there are lessons to be learned.
The Dream Library
You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like? Listen — I am quite a simple person: all I want …
Welcome back!
Welcome back! Read my love letter to you, my readers.
The New Year
I have read and written far less than I had hoped and wished for in the past year. I mean, I did some things in …
What if…
“What” and “If” are two of the most dangerous words put together. I got this idea for a blog after watching Letters to Juliet starring …
On Words…
Words matter. And it weighs a lot heavier than we suppose that it would so choosing the proper vocabulary is most crucial – especially for …