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22 Trials & Triumphs of Being a Bookwyrm

Tracey Dyck August 17, 2019 Characters 21 Comments

We readers lead tough but rewarding lives, don’t we? Today we’re going to commiserate over 11 trials of the bookwyrm* life and then rejoice over 11 triumphs!

*”bookwyrm” because dragons are a lot more epic than worms

All the following images are from my “bookishness” Pinterest board!

Trials of Being a Bookwyrm

1. Reviewing Your Favorite books

Is it just me, or is it way easier to write a salty review than a fangirly one? When a book doesn’t meet my expectations, I can talk to you for paragraph upon PARAGRAPH about all the reasons why.

Yet when I deeply LOVE a book? I find it hard to do it justice in a review. I want to explain my affinity for the characters and the way the plot hangs together perfectly and how the themes shine through in precisely the right moments, but it would be easier to just shove the book in your face and demand you go read it for yourself.

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You’re Leveling Up, Hero

Tracey Dyck August 10, 2019 Inspiration 15 Comments

“Chase your dreams and follow your heart!”

That’s what they say, but they neglect to mention that the dreams of your heart might look and feel a little different than you expected. Sometimes you arrive at a place you’ve been dreaming about, and it surprises you. Instead of the rose garden you thought you were getting, there are—goodness, was that a thorn?

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Subplots & Storylines: May, June, & July 2019

Tracey Dyck August 3, 2019 Book Reviews 9 Comments

You read that title right—we are going to fly through the happenings of THREE whole months, so buckle up!

Last time I wrote a Subplots & Storylines post, I had just graduated college and started a new job. In the time since then, I’ve been running on too much coffee and too little sleep as I figure out a new balance to life.

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Realm Makers 2019 Recap

Tracey Dyck July 27, 2019 Realm Makers 22 Comments

Realm Makers 2019 was a WONDERFUL adventure. And this year, my brother Josiah came with me!

I wasn’t pitching this time, so the experience was a bit more chill than it’s been in the past. Instead, I got to celebrate with several friends who received good news, manuscript requests, and fresh direction. ❤

And as per my Realm Makers usual, I stayed up too late every night, leaving myself to run on coffee, Panera salads, adrenaline, and the magical high that comes from being in a hotel with 300+ other writers!

I won’t be sharing a play-by-play of absolutely everything I did, just the highlights. So here… we… go…

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