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- Write just for the joy of writing!
How to write without having to write a whole novel. Now, the answer on how to do it is quite simple, and it is all about writing short vignettes or personal columns. I first came upon the concept of writing a personal column about your own life… Read more: Write just for the joy of writing! - Memories from a nightmare
A horror tale My sweet, oh ever so sweet Helena, So quiet yet so full of life. Her chest rhythmically moving, As it follows her lungs eagerly claiming for her breaths. Sweet, sweet Helena. Sitting next to me… All tense and restless thinking I’m asleep. My fair,… Read more: Memories from a nightmare - For the Dad Who Reads.
A Father’s Day Reading List Eighteen books worth pressing into his hands this June If you are looking for something to press into his hands this Father’s Day aside from the cool mug, the perfect fitting shirt, or you want something to complement that meaningful message for… Read more: For the Dad Who Reads. - Why does it hurt to abandon a book and how to overcome it
Have you ever felt bored, disappointed, or simply not wanting to continue reading a book you’ve already started? I know, that book is still on my nightstand too. But let me tell you, it is fine to simply put it down and find another one. I used… Read more: Why does it hurt to abandon a book and how to overcome it - Reading List For The Reader Mothers
Flowers fade. A good book leaves a mark on the soul. There is a particular kind of gift that does not wilt, does not sit forgotten on a shelf, and cannot be returned. These sixteen books are windows, lanterns, and occasional little fires. Give one and see… Read more: Reading List For The Reader Mothers
The Annotator

I’m Laura, the annotator behind Ember Brew. When I’m not writing you’ll find me haunting used bookshops, filling journal pages by candlelight, and drinking tea that’s gone cold because the chapter wouldn’t end.
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