Scary Faeries

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 by ajcwrites ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Hello readers! I recently finished Darling There Are Wolves In The Woods, and I’m still missing it!

I’ve read a lot of stories about the Fae, many of them were more fantastical and in some cases lighter, but DTAWITD skips that route. This novel, the first in the Wicked Woods Chronicles, is both a satisfying and terrifying romance.

The reader is pulled throughout a terrifying world of faeries, witches, wolves, and just about anything else that could scare the shit out of you while keeping you completely absorbed.

The story does not hold back on showing us the dark side of the faerie world as the protagonist, Teya, makes her way through the scary woods with a handsome faerie, Laphaniel, by her side.

I will definitely be reading the next book in the series, Hush The Woods Are Darker Still because I’m not ready to step out of the world that L.V. Russell has created.

You can grab a digital copy of Darling There Are Wolves In The Woods here.

Wild Bitches in Suburbia

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 by ajcwrites ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Hello, readers! I’m going to be posting a lot of reviews about some indie reads I found, but first I have to tell you about Nightbitch, the novel that’s kept me company over the last few days.

First of all, I have to give you a massive trigger warning due to a couple of violent scenes in the book, but don’t worry, that can sometimes be the best part.

Put simply, Nightbitch is the story of an unnamed narrator that the reader only knows as Nightbitch.

Nightbitch is a new mother that’s lost herself to suburbia, toddler reading times, and the inward battle she faces from dealing with the selective incompetence of her husband. Once an artist, she struggles to connect with her creative spirit again.

With the help of the revelation that Nightbitch very well could be a dog walking around in human skin, Yoder carves an insane story out of the silent fury of housewives around the world.

However, Nightbitch’s journey into rediscovering her creative spark turns into an infuriating look into motherhood that you can’t pull your eyes away from.

All at once, you’ll notice:

You’re scared for Nightbitch
You’re rooting for Nightbitch

And lastly, some of you are Nightbitch.

You can pick up a digital copy of Nightbitch here.

Creative Magic

October 26, 2021 by ajcwrites ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Woah! Halloween is here already. I recently returned to freelance writing full time, and I’ve been trying to grab tips, hints, and tricks (I know that there aren’t many of these, I should probably just actually write) about the craft.

I encourage most creatives to pick this one up. It came out several years ago, and I think its a push for new creatives to put their work out into the world, and its an in-your-face reminder about what you were put here to do for experienced creatives.

Gilbert does an excellent job of getting you excited to create, whether its writing, painting, drawing, etc. She always brings home the message that the world needs your magic, and there’s a place for what you have to offer.

NaNoWriMo is upon us next month, and I found this to be the perfect primer before I dive into a month filled with stomachaches and self imposed deadlines.

I highly recommend getting the ebook of this title because even when you’re doing your most mundane and objectively not creative task, like waiting for your doctor’s appointment, Big Magic is a welcome break from the real world, and a cozy home for those of us that want to hide away in worlds we’ve built in our heads.

You can buy the ebook here.

Monday Morning Motivation

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 by ajcwrites ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Get up, and get moving towards your dreams. The High 5 Habit kept me company for a few days, and each day was worth it. Mel Robbins always does a great job of lighting the fire inside of you with her books and audiobooks, but she stepped it up with this one.

Mel takes you through a series of stories that allow you to think about what your big life looks like, and how to get there with the High 5 Habit. If you haven’t guessed it already, Mel’s approach to setting your self up for next level success, starts with giving yourself a high five. Every. Day.

I felt a little silly about the idea of high fiving myself, which is why I did it mentally. You can skip the physical high fiving and look deep into the wisdom that Mel is trying to impart:

Everything that you have experienced has set you up for something greater.
You can manifest anything if you manipulate your RAS (Reticular Activating System) to work for you. (Check out the book to learn more on this, you’ve got do some of the work, right? 😉
Think about how good you’ll feel in those moments of anxiety when you respond to those anxious signals with this practice: Put your hand over your heart and tell yourself, “I’m okay. I’m safe. I’m loved.”

Grab a digital copy here.

Until next time, friends!

First Up!

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 by ajcwrites ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Thanks for coming to my blog! ajcreads is a book review blog and author page for me, ajc! I’ve read so many books so far this year, but I want to get my recommendations out into the world as soon as possible. Let’s dive into my first must read- Siri, who am I?

This one kept me busy for about two days. First of all, Tschida does a great job of including the stereotypical millennial short attention span into the pacing of the novel. This novel doesn’t have any dead points, its very fast paced which complements the chaotic plot.

Without spoiling too much, the main character, Mia, wakes up in the hospital with severe amnesia and she has no clue who she is. The only path to recovering her life is in the contacts in her phone. Mia puts the story of what she thinks is an ideal life together and goes on several adventures to make sense of how she ended up in the hospital.

This book is hilarious in a way, and a quick and laid back read. You can find it here.