What is a mood reader? A mood reader is a person who reads according to their mood. This means that their feelings and emotions often dictate what they’ll read. I’ve been a mood reader for as long as I can remember. I read whatever strikes the occasion or feeling. This can be randomly perusing the…
Author: Life of a Female Bibliophile
A Writer’s Wishlist For the Holiday Season and Beyond
With the arrival of the “Ber” months means it’s time for colder weather and the holiday season. The change of the season means the perfect time to cozy up with a good book and hunker down on writing goals. Here are some items I’m adding to my seasonal/winter wishlist! This Black Women’s Writers from TheTriniGee…
Why I Write – An Author’s Reflection
From a young age, I always enjoyed reading and writing stories. I was an avid reader, and I feel like most avid readers want to write in some way. Either they become readers or writers, or decide to juggle both. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized I wanted to write my own…
Writer’s Tag: Get To Know Me
Since I have some new readers on the website I thought it was time to do another meet-the-author post, but here it finally is! Hello! I’m Rachel, the author behind this page. I thought it would be fun to do a writer’s tag that I found and was originally created by: Lorraine Ambers & Ari Meghlen. Thanks to them…
Sterlingfest Local Author Book Sale 2025 Recap
On Saturday July 26, I got the opportunity to participate in 2025 Local Author Book Sale during SterlingfestThe book sale will took place on the sidewalk alongside the Sterling Heights Public Library. There were 50 local Michigan authors in total at this event. I had such a great time at this event! Thank you again…
Save the Date! Sterlingfest Local Author Book Sale
Save the Date! I’ll be participating in 2025 Local Author Book Sale during Sterlingfest on Saturday July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m! The book sale will take place on the sidewalk alongside the Sterling Heights Public Library. The Library will be closed, but the lobby will remain open for restrooms and to use…
2025 Juneteenth Event: Black Book Fair & Brunch Recap
On June 21st, I got the opportunity to participate in Plates & Pages: A Black Book Fair & Brunch hosted by the lovely Indigo Kerr who is the owner of Indigo Ink Illustrations. I was looking forward to this event so much and despite the early morning storms and heatwave (it was about 90 degrees…
Save The Date! – A Juneteenth Event: Black Book Fair & Brunch
Save the Date! I’ll be participating in Plates & Pages: A Black Book Fair & Brunch on June 21, 2025! I’m looking forward to this event and connecting with other vendors and attendee. Join us for a celebration of Black literature, art, and community at the Juneteenth Book Fair & Brunch. The event is free…
Attending the 2025 Wayne State University Press Spring Book Publishing Conference
Recently, I got the opportunity to attend the 2025 Wayne State University Press Spring Book Publishing Conference! This is my first ever writing/publishing conference I’ve attended and this day-long event was a fun day of information filled sessions, gaining new insight about the publishing industry, and networking with other writers. Held at the McGregor Memorial…
Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day 2025!
Independent Bookstore Day is held on the Saturday in April which celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. It’s a celebration of reading and celebrating small (bookish ) businesses while also bringing the bookish community together. It’s always such an anticipated day for me as I love to discover and shop at local…