Giveaway
I mailed out 4 book bundles this weekend! Granted, two of them were giveaway winners, but that doesn’t make it any less exciting. There’s something very fulfilling knowing that my work is making its way into other people’s hands. Whether they’re reading it for the first time or adding it to their collection for later, it’s a surreal feeling. I’m sure I’ll do another giveaway soon—I love the idea of spreading my books to more readers, and who doesn’t love a surprise book bundle?
You can also find my book bundles available for purchase on my Etsy: HotzSpot
Current Reads
Fighting for Evie by Taylor Delvaux: I couldn’t decide at first if I liked this author’s work. The writing style is very sporadic—some scenes that feel important to the plot could use more depth, while others that don’t contribute much to the storyline seem to drag on. It’s a little frustrating because that extra detail could have been placed elsewhere for a better flow instead of placed in a scene that doesn't do much for the story.
That said, this is my third readthrough of this book. What won me over are the male main characters. I am obsessed with Gunnar and Pierce—they have such strong personalities that keep me hooked. I love me a brooding male main character like Pierce, and I love the caring history between Evie and Gunnar. And then there’s Beck, who is just a total sweetheart. I think part of what’s keeping me invested in this book is seeing how their dynamics unfold. Even with the writing style being hit or miss for me, and the plot being rather predictable, the characters make it worth the read.
Recent Finds Unrelated to Reading
I recently stumbled upon a new-to-me YouTuber, Eleanor Neale, who covers true crime, and I absolutely love her storytelling. Her accent (which I think is Scottish?) makes her videos even more engaging, and she has a way of breaking down cases that keeps me hooked.
One video that really stood out to me was her coverage of the Skylar Neese case. I remember when that case first happened, and it was chilling then—but revisiting it now, with all the extra details and breakdowns, makes it even more unsettling and simply horrifying with what her friends did to her. The way Eleanor pieces everything together, from the crime itself to the investigation and the eerie social media posts afterward, is so well done. If you’re into true crime and haven’t watched her yet, I’d definitely recommend checking her out.
Recent Movies & TV Shows
Right now, I’m watching Survivor! I haven’t started the newest season yet, but I’m catching up on the most recently completed one so I can go into the new season fully up to date. There’s something about Survivor that never gets old—the strategy, the social game, the sheer unpredictability. Even though every season has the same rules, hidden idols, and voting a player off at the end of each episode, it's still unpredictable to me. After all these years, it still manages to surprise me.