tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22548315092629562672024-03-20T10:30:44.010-05:00Legend of a WriterNicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-68184210864996997232024-01-07T07:00:00.001-06:002024-01-07T07:00:00.139-06:00white space // aka why did I decide my return post should be surrealit's been so long, I'm not sure if I remember how to do this. let's see what happens—------------------------------------------The white space sits, vast, silent, and empty. Nothing moves; nothing breathes. Just a void of whiteness spanning as far as the eye can see. Not that any eye sees it. It sits, almost as thought it is waiting for someone, though of course it can't really do that. It'sNicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-4463214765215913052023-01-29T07:00:00.001-06:002023-01-29T07:00:00.190-06:00A "Short" 2022 Wrap-Up // Favorite Books, Shows, and MomentsHappy Sunday!We’re going to ignore the fact that it’s the last week of January. I really want to get back into blogging, and I miss doing wrap-up posts, so I’ve elected to do an abridged version of my usual yearly wrap-ups. 2022 was . . . certainly a year XD. It was a year of healing, a year of reconsidering life choices, a year of rebuilding all the things I let unravel. It was ultimately aNicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-89615261135321774262022-11-03T07:00:00.007-05:002022-11-03T09:01:42.246-05:00Thankfulness Thursdays I (in case you've never heard of this trend, the wonderful Grace Anne has a social media tradition: each Thursday of November, she posts about what she's thankful for. school and other things are eating up a lot of my time, so I thought I'd join in this year. who knows whether I'll participate every week, but we'll find out! :D thankfulness for me always comes in the form of a prayer, so I hope youNicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-33457523392707229092022-06-05T07:00:00.003-05:002022-06-05T07:00:00.194-05:00Hope Amidst Brokenness // rambles about Violet EvergardenHappy Sunday!Over the past few months, I've consumed a lot of stories - some good, some bad, some funny, some sad. (This summer you'll probably be hearing quite a bit about them XD.)Most recently, I just finished the eight-month-long process of watching Violet Evergarden, one of the most beautiful stories I think I've experienced. This is a fantastic beginner anime, so if you're looking for Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-49509935411217051372022-05-15T07:00:00.001-05:002022-05-15T07:00:00.196-05:00this semester in snippetsHappy Sunday!My semester finished up last week, to my relief, and because I have more free time now, it's time to write a blog post! I considered writing a "normal" wrap-up post about the past few months, but then I thought: why not switch it up a little?So here, take this non-linear, completely random view of my semester, because none of it felt linear at all.semester stats:number of Apple NotesNicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-74565499687241084772022-03-25T07:00:00.001-05:002022-03-25T07:00:00.194-05:00My . . . Blogoversary? (what is this madness)So I was looking at my calendar this week, trying to avoid the sheer amount of assignments I have due soon, and realized - oh heck, my blogoversary is Friday.Apparently this little blog is turning 4 today. It's weird to think about, since I've been pretty much inactive for . . . geez, over a year now. And until I find more spare time, it'll probably continue to be like that. *sigh*I don't really Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-4038397769879704352022-01-02T07:00:00.001-06:002022-01-02T07:00:00.206-06:002021 in Bullet PointsHappy Sunday! And happy 2022! Since the end-of-year wrap-ups have been going around the blogosphere, I figured I'd jump in. 2021 was . . . a rollercoaster of a year, to be sure, but we survived! I've tried writing this post at least three times, and none of the formats I tried were working for me. So I'm just going to use bullet points and hope for the best. XD[all photos by me :D]j a nNicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-64214580547323781222021-09-05T07:00:00.001-05:002021-09-05T07:00:00.197-05:00The Writing Aestheticcinematic music.headphones on.grabbing a piping-hot cup of caffeine.a blank document file and notebook.clacking keyboard keys.colorful sticky notes on the wall.a steadily increasing word count.new books stacked by your desk.a passing storm outside.your pet snuggling next to you mid-sentence.an Instagram post with your writing progress and a clean-looking photo.autographs.typewriters.the idea of Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-47660088992642592552021-08-25T19:05:00.002-05:002021-08-25T19:05:00.197-05:00One Quirk Later // when your assassination victim overrides your plansHappy Wednesday!yes I am aware that this is not Sunday. I couldn't get this post ready by last Sunday. XDToday I'm finally participating in Jem Jones' One Quirk Later story prompt madness! I've been meaning to participate for the longest time, but I didn't have the time or energy. Not that I have the time or energy now, but oh well, I needed to write something this month. So, before we Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-64381999223365820002021-07-25T07:00:00.001-05:002021-07-25T07:00:00.199-05:00Am I Back? . . . It's Complicated // a rambly, disjointed happenings postHappy Sunday!It's been a hot minute since I wrote a blog post that wasn't a book review or blog tour. There's nothing wrong with those posts, don't get me wrong, but for some reason they don't feel the same? *shrugs* I don't know. It's been an interesting few months - super busy and stressful, but also with joyful moments. A lot has happened, and every time I try to write a post summarizing Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-83011866318940922352021-07-11T07:00:00.002-05:002021-07-11T07:00:00.202-05:00Book Review: Ignite by Jenna Terese // #aresfanclub UNITE XDHappy Sunday!Today I come to you with the most fangirl-y book review you've read in a while. look, I'd like to say that I got more "professional" over my now very extended hiatus, but in fact my mind has just descended more deeply into the depths of incoherent fangirling XDIgnite, the incredible debut novel by Jenna Terese, released on July 2nd. I was lucky enough to both beta-read and Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-75446824619730701892021-06-06T09:00:00.001-05:002021-06-06T09:00:00.201-05:00Capsule by Mel Torrefranca // book review!Happy Sunday!Today's post is going to be short and sweet - I'm going to be reviewing Capsule, an upcoming release by Mel Torrefranca! I really enjoyed this book, and I can't wait for its release so I can buy a physical copy.note: I did receive a free eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.Two students from Brookwood High School mysteriously go Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-19194730759173221212021-05-28T07:00:00.055-05:002021-05-28T07:00:00.189-05:00Ignite Cover Reveal!I was going to use this image as a one-off joke, but guys, I don't think it's a joke anymore. XDoh no, I just quoted a TikTok trend. someone helpHappy Friday!Today I'm super excited to share with you the cover of Ignite, written by the amazing Jenna Terese!I had the privilege of beta-reading this book about a year ago, and let me tell you, it is a gem. But I won't spill all my fangirling on you Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-77993275468375280732021-04-14T07:00:00.037-05:002021-04-15T04:53:11.346-05:00Sins, Sons, and Siren Songs cover reveal!Happy . . . Wednesday?Well, clearly my posting schedule is out of wack, but at least it's for an exciting reason. ;)Around August of last year, my friends Julian and Sarah released Ships, Secrets, and Survivors, the first book of the Pirate Hunter Chronicles. And I am so psyched to tell you that the second book - Sins, Sons, and Siren Songs - now has a cover!!(also, can we appreciate that both Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-68347474614736125122021-04-11T07:00:00.002-05:002021-04-12T04:51:35.823-05:00Golgotha by Angela R. Watts // book spotlight!Happy Sunday!I come to you today from my partial hiatus to talk about an amazing new book that released yesterday! I screamed about its cover a few weeks ago, so you may have heard of it before. It's called Golgotha, and it's by the wonderful Angela R. Watts, and it looks incredible.B L U R B : Four unlikely companions must band together to escape the Realm of Bones and save their kingdom Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-86980688725944737912021-03-27T10:30:00.014-05:002021-03-27T10:30:06.434-05:00Golgotha Cover Reveal!Happy Saturday!Today, I'm bringing to you a super-exciting cover reveal. The lovely Angela R. Watts' newest book, Golgotha, is hitting shelves soon - but before that happens, you guys need to see the cover. It's SO PRETTY.But why let me tell you that? See for yourself:......................wow, it's fun making people scroll, I should do this more often XD.................I promise, the wait is Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-87480112929869846632021-03-07T07:00:00.001-06:002021-03-07T07:00:06.835-06:00Send Me Your Fandoms!Happy Sunday!A few weeks ago, you sent me your votes about my blogoversary video. And the results are in . . .I'm going to be reacting to your fandoms!!low-key did not think this was going to win, so this should be interesting XDSo here's how this is going to work:1. Comment down below and tell me your favorite (or least favorite ;) ) books, movies, TV shows, bands . . . whatever! (if you want Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-29247073342521989062021-02-28T07:00:00.015-06:002021-02-28T09:02:53.809-06:00Seven of My Favorite Fantasy TropesHappy Sunday!Well, it's the end of February, which is considered Fantasy Month here in the blogosphere. Yet, somehow, I haven't posted a single thing about fantasy yet! *shook*I blame school.So today I'm going to list a few of the fantasy tropes I love to read about! Obviously this isn't an exhaustive list, because if it was, you would be exhausted reading it. XD But these are the tropes that I Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-28313155772310480422021-02-14T07:00:00.000-06:002021-02-14T07:00:06.598-06:00Super Quick Blogoversary Announcement!Happy Sunday!I didn't have time to write a "real" blog post this week, so instead I decided to host this super-fast poll. Apologies - next week you'll get an actual blog post. In just over a month, I'll be celebrating my third blogoversary! *mind-blown* Like the past two years, I want to film a video for it. However, I don't know if you want me to do ANOTHER Q&A this year (although I'd Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-66958423644830496122021-01-31T07:00:00.156-06:002021-01-31T08:54:55.814-06:00January 2021 HappeningsHappy Sunday!Well, we've done it. We survived the first month of 2021! *confetti*January . . . didn't go how I'd planned. I wasn't nearly as productive as I could have been, and life threw several curveballs that I never saw coming. But I also had some good times too, and I think that overall, this month was a success.And I'm so glad that for the first time in five months, I'm writing Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-68852561067429747752021-01-17T07:00:00.001-06:002021-01-17T07:00:08.715-06:00Behind the Blogger TagHappy Sunday!As you're reading this, I'm currently heading back to college. #yikes I can't promise that I won't disappear, but I'm hoping to post once every two weeks. HOPEFULLY I learned enough about time management last semester to successfully pull this off.just watch me fail epically at thisBut, in case I do disappear right off the bat, I decided to do the Behind the Blogger Tag to reassure Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-76120258918690430252021-01-10T07:00:00.001-06:002021-01-10T07:00:06.469-06:00Death Note // an analysis/rant in three partsHappy Sunday!Welcome back to another episode of Nicole being let down by a hyped franchise. Today, the franchise in question is Death Note.Death Note is one of the most well-known and acclaimed anime series, both inside and outside the anime community. Its fast-paced thriller plotline makes it easily memorable, and its dark themes provide great food for thought.I'm going to put this out Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-2498819793951153462021-01-03T07:00:00.001-06:002021-01-03T07:00:03.524-06:00Instagram Manifestos and Why I Made OneHappy Sunday!At long last, 2021 has arrived, and with it comes a plethora of New Years resolutions, goals, and ambitions. One resolution in particular I see a lot of content creators take on is tracking social media growth. (In this post, I'll mainly be talking about Instagram.) It makes sense - you want to grow your audience, and coming up with goals and trackers of your follow count can be Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-71843047925461047882020-12-27T07:00:00.001-06:002020-12-27T07:00:08.574-06:002020, The Year of Anime, Adaptation, and Angst // wrap-up + reflectionsHappy Sunday!Finally, finally, we've reached the end of this crazy year. It feels like it passed in a snap, but also January was approximately six million years ago. XDThis might sound weird, but I've actually been really excited to write this wrap-up. 2020's been such a strange and hard year, but to me that's all the more reason to document it. And at the end of this decade, I want to look back Nicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254831509262956267.post-26130647026459735152020-12-20T07:00:00.024-06:002020-12-20T07:00:07.045-06:00We Need ChristmasHappy Sunday!Usually this time of year, I try to write a post about Christmas. I don't make posts about my faith that often, but I at least try to do it around major holidays, like now.But this year . . . I don't know why, but it's been so hard for me to narrow down a topic. Everything this month has been so weird, even for 2020.*sigh* how is it already December?This year's been intense. It seemsNicole Dusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.com11