Today I got to choose the size, page colour, and cover finish for my novel, The Manhattan Mishap. It may not seem that exciting—but trust me, I was over the moon. Excitement was bubbling up inside of me more rapidly than a bottle of pre-shower champagne.
Read MoreSundays in my apartment are reserved for pancakes, cold brew, face masks, scented candles, and classic cinema. Here are 7 of my favourite retro rom-coms and their flawlessly paired cocktails.
Read MoreIn the first self-publishing post, I talked about completing my manuscript and getting the editor’s evaluation back. After being told that I had a solid piece of work on my hands, I decided to move forward with the next step in the self-publishing process: the developmental edit.
Read MoreA couple of years ago, I wrote a post about everything that was distracting me from writing a book. I remember feeling frustrated, like I wasn’t far enough into my writing journey. Flash forward to July 2020 and the first draft of my saucy, stylish, and sexy chick lit book was completed.
Read MoreHow discovering my Grammy's recipes (and attempting to make them) a decade after she gave them to me helped me feel closer and more connected to my family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreNobody really needs an excuse to shop right now. However, the choices you make about where you shop are crucial. With Christmas coming up, you’re probably scrambling to get your shopping done. (Unless you’re super organized, but with the craziness of this year, who is?) Which is why I wanted to make things a little easier by sharing thirteen of my favourite small brands and businesses from across Canada. Didn’t you hear? Shopping local is the eternal trend.
Read MoreIt’s been just over three months since I finished writing my chick lit book and shopped it around to dozens of agents. So far, the response has been… worse than I had anticipated. I know that people say you have to go through (sometimes) hundreds of rejections before finally getting that golden ticket….
Read MoreThere’s something you should know about me—I’m obsessed with making playlists. I love it. If I let it, crafting the perfect playlist can eat up hours of my life. Seriously. However, it’s worth it because I always, undoubtedly, have the perfect arrangement of songs for the right time.
Read MoreIt’s relatively unheard of and not glamorous at all—but it’s my favourite place this earth of ours has to offer. Here’s where I spent every summer of my life growing up.
Read MoreOMG. Writing a book is literally so hard with so many distractions around. Here are the top five things that are keeping me from working at my full potential.
Read MoreGrowing up half Latina in a Peruvian household was full of the usual stereotypes—and then some! From telenovelas to arroz con pollo, here’s a glimpse into my childhood.
Read MoreSometimes it can be a lifelong journey to find true self love—but the sooner you get there, the better. Let go of negativity and let yourself be loved inside & out.
Read MoreThis month, after realizing that I’ve been writing about fashion for the past 10 years, I take a look at how I made a career for myself as a fashion writer.
Read MoreIt’s never going to be a piece of cake to end a friendship—especially when you still care about that person. But if it’s not brining you happiness anymore, then it could be time to mute & move on.
Read MoreMoving to Toronto from Sydney, Australia was one of the scariest, loneliest, and hardest things I’ve ever done. But if I had to, I’d do it all again!
Read MoreDating a Trust Fund Baby isn’t all it’s cracked up to be—especially when they can’t take “no” for an answer.
Read MoreWhen you get asked the question “What’s your motivation?” do you have an answer?
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