Best Reads of 2018 | Bookish Year Review + 2019 Goals

Hi everyone! Wow, it's been a while since my last bookish post --- sorry about that. This fall was just a really big milestone in my life, so naturally, lifestyle posts took over for a few months there. Anyway, here's my last bookish blog post of 2018!! It's insane to me because I feel like…

1st Term of College Reflection | College Diaries

Hi everyone! Merry pine needle season! 🎄 Needless to say, I've dropped off the face of the Earth these last 3 1/2 months. But, I'm not here to apologize for it because I've really needed this time to take in my brand new surroundings. As most of you know, I started my freshman year of…

The Post We've All Been Waiting For | College Diaries

Hi everyone! Wow. A LOT has happened since the last time I posted. I'm writing to you at 9 AM in the morning on a Monday, sipping my first ever coffee I've made in college. I made it!!! So, there are a few questions that people have been asking me constantly, and I'm going to…

The Countdown to College | T-Minus 3 Weeks

Hi everyone! Drawing inspiration from the fact that most of my friend group has already started college + the abundance of "off to college!" blog series that have been popping up, I figured I'd go ahead and start my own. For one, I love blogging and it's fun to put together posts! And for two...well,…

Author Interview With Bryant Loney || Social Commentary in Fiction, Navigating Criticism, and Author Advice

Hi everyone! Today, I'm honored to bring you something I've never done before and am quite frankly super happy about. After I reviewed Bryant Loney's Sea Breeze Academy, Verona Booksellers also provided me with an opportunity to interview Bryant. Kindly, he obliged and here's how it went! Cierra: I’ve noticed that there is a common…