The Forbidden Love Trope: is it all empty drama? (Valentine’s Day Romance Collab with R.M. Archer)
Forbidden love … the Romeo & Juliet of the romance tropes. It’s not exactly the most beloved trope there ever was! But in truth, forbidden love can add an interesting aspect to your romance story … if done correctly. However, because this trope is slightly overused (yes, I’ll say it!) and has gone out of […]
Why Last Minute Romance Cheats Readers – Part II: Myths & Facts (Blog Collaboration with H.S. Kylian)
Hello everyone! Welcome to Lilacs & Reveries where once again, H.S. Kylian and I are talking about romance to celebrate February, Valentine’s Day, and the novels that feature romantic relationships, so let’s dive into this month’s collabs and what you can expect. The posts in question are titled: Why Last Minute Romance Cheats Readers – […]
March 2020 Dares & February 2020 Wrapup
It’s the day after the Ides of March, and I’m just now publishing my dares post and February wrapup, and that’s sad but … I have an announcement! Ivy Introspective is done! It is written! It is edited! (Which I did in like a day … yeah!) And it is with the beta-readers! Yes, it […]
February 2020 Dares & January 2020 Wrapup
The expression on my face = Give up, January. You can’t win. I’ve got Jesus and Ian and Bailey. *shrug* Okay, I always say this … but … JANUARY 2020 WENT SO MCFRICKEN’ CHICKEN FAST! Like, I feel like my December and November were lots slower than January. And here we are in FEBRUARY!? What […]
March 2019 Dares
HEY THERE! I always forget February is a short month, and honestly, 28 is sooo much less than 30! But here we are. Still alive. I think. I feel like I’m not really up to writing this post, but I am anyway, which is dangerous. *squints at my words, wondering if each one sounds crazy […]
February 2019 Dares
Warning: this is going to be a short post because Kell is exhausted and just wants to go back to her secret pleasure, Alone in Berlin. 😅 Since it’s been a while since I did this, let me quickly explain: I try to do monthly posts to “dare” myself to do more in the next month. […]
March 2018 Dares
Well … that month flew by! And I say that practically every month, but this time it was true because there are only twenty-eight days in February (takes me by surprise every time) so the month did fly by. Literally. It was flying past my window the other night, and I was like, “Feb … where […]
February 2018 Dares
Guess what? It’s already the last day of January! Isn’t that beyond unbelievable? Why, I remember December 31st like it was yesterday. *ripple dissolve* Seriously, though, folks. I’m excited for February!* I don’t have a lot of great plans for the month, but I’m glad to be starting anew. A lot of things about January […]
Kell in Cal(ifornia)
As most of you know, I took a trip to California with my parents last week. I took quite a few pictures while I was there, and today I’ll be sharing a few of them with you. However, before you move on to my excellent photography, I’d like to direct you attention to this poll. […]
February 2017 Spotlight: Goals and Titles (Again)
Sorry about the post being so late, guys. I’ve been distracted … by How to Train Your Dragon. What? I need to spend more time with my brothers, so … okay, you’ve got me; I like HTTYD. Then I’ve been in this kinda mood these last couple days: And my family is like this: And […]
Nothing More From Life by Kellyn Roth
It’s been raining pretty hard for a couple days now. Our yard is pretty drenched. But you know what? I like the rain! And that inspired the following poem: Nothing More From Life I ask nothing more from life Than to stand out in the rain And smell the air so crispy fresh And feel […]
