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Listen To The Winning Song From Our Contest! + Behind The Scenes Creating The Song
A little while ago, fellow blogger Melissa Miles and I held a contest for a chance to win a custom song if you subscribed to both our blogs. I am so excited to announce that the song is done and you can listen to it here!
I’ll also share the story that inspired the song and my thoughts on the collaborative process working with a musician as a lyricist for the first time. (Hint: It was awesome!)
Without further ado, here’s the song, This Love For Swing. I wrote the lyrics, and Melissa wrote the music and recorded the instruments and vocals.
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Like A Disappointed Butterfly
I was sitting outside last week, and it was one of those still days where you could imagine you were the only person on earth. There was no one else home, no neighbors outside, and no lawn mowers or car engines were humming in the distance. All I could hear
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Easy Vegan Crisp Recipe
I want to share one of my favorite recipes with you. It has only four ingredients, and is super easy to make, even if you’re feeling really wiped out. We make it all the time in the summer
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Song Contest Winner
The results are in! Congratulations to Diana Calvillo, winner of the custom song contest!
Stay tuned for the winning song.
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Win A Customized Song – Subscribe To Enter!
I’ve teamed up with my friend Melissa Miles, a composer and fellow blogger, to offer a contest just for our subscribers. The winner will receive a custom song made specifically for you!
I’ll be using my love of writing poetry to craft the lyrics, and Melissa will use her talent for composing to make a recording for you!
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My Favorite NONFICTION Books From 2017
As you probably figured out from my earlier post about my favorite fiction books from last year, fantasy is my favorite genre. I’ve been trying to read more nonfiction books recently, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much I’ve enjoyed them.
For me, it’s vital that nonfiction books let me get caught up in the story or provide information that is applicable to my life. Here are the nonfiction books that captured my attention last year.
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My Favorite FICTION Books From 2017
I can’t believe it was way back in 2007 that I started keeping my journal of the books I’ve read. There is something so satisfying about noting when I finish reading a book. Sometimes I jot a few notes about what I liked best, and sometimes, I go off and write a scathing paragraph outlining the book’s faults. I think I enjoy both equally!
At the end of each year, I look back and tally up how many books I read (58 last year—a new record for me!) and note which were my favorites. I wanted to share those favorites with you all.
