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Non-Fiction

Cover Reveal – “The Ghost Rebellion” by Pip Ballantine & Tee Morris

BY JOVE! If you have ever glanced at my Published Works page at all, or, you know, if you're an avid steampunk reader... you'll recognize the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences. An award-winning series of books by the inimitable Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine, the Ministry is a clandestine government group which investigates and protects the unknown, unexplained, and… Continue reading Cover Reveal – “The Ghost Rebellion” by Pip Ballantine & Tee Morris

Fiction, Poetry

Escaping Quicksand (poem)

Some see the city as spires of glass, towering steel and steady, noble iron - Historical and thriving, teeming with life as any coral reef of stone and brick. I see the shimmering glamour of it all but feel its pull, a magnet misleading: the city is quicksand to suck at my feet pulling, squeezing,… Continue reading Escaping Quicksand (poem)

Disney Odyssey

Disney Odyssey #16 – What Part of “Don’t Touch That Sharp Thing” Did You Not Understand?

Do you love naps? Do you have bumbling color-coordinated best friends/spinster aunts? What about helpful animal neighbors? Do you find that if someone tells you not to touch something you absolutely frickin' have to touch it?! Is your name Aurora and/or some combination of "Briar" and "Rose"? Because this movie might be about you. The other night,… Continue reading Disney Odyssey #16 – What Part of “Don’t Touch That Sharp Thing” Did You Not Understand?

Non-Fiction, Slice of Pie

Slice of Pie: Quality Comedy with Starlight Radio Dreams

In this magical age of podcast performances and a lively theatre scene in Chicago, there are many different genres and subjects to choose from. If you have a taste for the vintage-inspired, comedically-crafted, and the slightly off-kilter, then Starlight Radio Dreams may be exactly what you're looking for! I caught up with some of the… Continue reading Slice of Pie: Quality Comedy with Starlight Radio Dreams

Geek, Non-Fiction

What To Get Your Sith-nificant Other For Valentine’s Day 2016

Because Valentine's Day only happens once a year... and why not cash in on everyone's new favorite angsty villain? *Ahem.* In no particular order:   This tiny squishy Kylo Ren ($10). For on-the-go adorableness. This slightly larger squishy Kylo Ren ($20). For dark, brooding cuddles.   This lightsaber necklace and the matching set of earrings. For the chic Sith in your… Continue reading What To Get Your Sith-nificant Other For Valentine’s Day 2016