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5 (More) Fantasy & Sci-Fi Shows You Should Watch 

I love me some speculative fiction, no matter the type of media. If you’re looking for something new to watch, here are five (more) fantasy and sci-fi shows I absolutely adore.

Posted byKhaila G.May 27, 2025Posted inBlogTags:fantasy, Fiction, sci-fi, science fiction, tv showsLeave a comment on 5 (More) Fantasy & Sci-Fi Shows You Should Watch 

On Poetic Prose and Flawed Characters (Another Mini Review)

Akwaeke Emezi’s You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty is a provocative romance that might just leave you feeling equal parts satisfied and conflicted. 

Posted byKhaila G.April 30, 2025April 30, 2025Posted inBlog, Fiction, ReviewsTags:book review, book reviews, books, Fiction, romanceLeave a comment on On Poetic Prose and Flawed Characters (Another Mini Review)

On Mastering the Art of Going Slow

Recently I made the—very scary—decision to opt out of the rat race for a while and see where this writing thing takes me. Hopefully (and I say that with both my fingers and my toes crossed) it takes me far.

Posted byKhaila G.April 1, 2025April 4, 2025Posted inBlogTags:burnout, life, mental-health, self care, self love, wellness, Writing, writing advice, writing tips2 Comments on On Mastering the Art of Going Slow

Reviewing the Books I Read in 2024 – Part Two

In case you’re looking for something new to read, here’s part two of my mini review of all the books I read in 2024. 

Posted byKhaila G.January 18, 2025April 30, 2025Posted inBlog, ReviewsTags:book review, books, fantasy, Fiction, scifiLeave a comment on Reviewing the Books I Read in 2024 – Part Two

Reviewing the Books I’ve Read (So Far) This Year – Part One 

In case you’re looking for something new to read, here’s my mini review of all the books I’ve read so far this year. 

Posted byKhaila G.November 29, 2024April 30, 2025Posted inBlog, Fiction, ReviewsTags:book review, book reviews, books, reading, Reviews, speculative fictionLeave a comment on Reviewing the Books I’ve Read (So Far) This Year – Part One 

I Wrote a Short Story for Lonely Planet! (Plus Other Things I’ve Been Up to This Year) 

What I’ve been up to (creatively) in the past few months.

Posted byKhaila G.October 23, 2024Posted inBlogTags:art, book review, books, fantasy writer, Fiction, publishing journey, reading, writer, WritingLeave a comment on I Wrote a Short Story for Lonely Planet! (Plus Other Things I’ve Been Up to This Year) 

5 Tips for Getting Out of Your Writing Slump

As much as they suck, writing slumps are something that most writers experience. Here are five tips for conquering yours.

Posted byKhaila G.July 1, 2024Posted inBlog, motivation, WritingTags:motivation, Writing, writing advice, writing tipsLeave a comment on 5 Tips for Getting Out of Your Writing Slump

Three Lessons Self-Publishing Taught Me

The process of getting Crossroads out into the world was in itself a lesson—several lessons in fact—and the main things I learned were these. 

Posted byKhaila G.May 19, 2024Posted inWritingTags:publishing journey, Writing, writing advice, writing tipsLeave a comment on Three Lessons Self-Publishing Taught Me

A Tale of Two Mini Reviews: The Work of Veronica G. Henry

Here’s my (long overdue) review of both The Quarter Storm and Bacchanal by the talented Veronica G. Henry.

Posted byKhaila G.April 1, 2024April 30, 2025Posted inBlog, Fiction, ReviewsTags:book review, fantasy book review, fantasy books, reading community, veronica g henryLeave a comment on A Tale of Two Mini Reviews: The Work of Veronica G. Henry

Five Poems About Love (in All Its Forms)

It’s the month of love, and to celebrate, here are five poems dedicated to love, in all its forms, courtesy of Crossroads.

Posted byKhaila G.February 18, 2024Posted inPoetry, WritingTags:inspiration, love, poem, poems, Poetry, romance, self love, WritingLeave a comment on Five Poems About Love (in All Its Forms)

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