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in Book Blogging Resources, Books, Resources · February 13, 2023

2023 Lazy Reader Spreadsheet Template

Do you want to track your reading and reviewing with minimal effort? Now you can! And for free! Around 3 years ago, I initially launched the 2020 Must-Have Reader Spreadsheet. This was designed to conveniently organize all aspects of bookish life -- from buying to reading to reviewing books. And it can even be used to track requested ARCs! It was a valuable tool for low-maintenance bookish creators like myself. However, after some time, my inner Chandler Bing began to ask, "Can I be any lazier?" And friends, the answer is yes. Always, always yes (🤪). So, with that in mind, I created a ... Read the Post...

in Life & Events, Personal · February 4, 2023

Persisting in 2023: How An Email Totally Derailed My Life Plan

Life can be really odd sometimes, huh? But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. So let me try this again. Hello there! I'm Shealea, the soul behind this blog. 🌻 And while you probably already know that, I can't help but feel that a quick reintroduction is in order. Mainly because this space has been accumulating virtual dust bunnies by the minute. And frankly, writing this blog post feels like putting on an old favorite sweater and immediately noticing that the fit is a little snugger than usual. It's just not quite the perfect fit anymore. (A totally separate topic for a different day, ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle, Productivity & Organization · October 11, 2022

NaNoReMo: National Notion Revamp Month Challenge 2022

A month-long challenge dedicated to revamping our Notion setup? It's much needed, in my opinion. 🤔 Ever since we hit the ber months, I've been thinking more and more about optimizing my Notion setup in preparation for 2023. Especially because, admittedly, I've slowly grown out of love with mine. (I'll get to that in a little bit!) And as they say, there's always room for improvement, right? But before we delve into the details of this challenge, let's do a quick run-through on what Notion is, what it does, and how it can help us in our planning, be it on a day-to-day or long-term basis. ... Read the Post...

in Books · September 1, 2022

Filipino-Authored Books I Read For Wikathon 2022 – Wrapping Up

How many Filipino-authored books did I manage to read in August? It's time to find out! To be perfectly candid, I'm excited to sit down and write my first-ever Wikathon wrap-up post. Partly because I enjoy sharing my thoughts on the books I've read, despite what my Goodreads account suggests. And mostly because I had no bad reads throughout the month! Many of my friends have poked fun at me for having a 1-star curse this year. So, this was certainly a welcomed change of pace. 🥰 With that, allow me to take you through all the Filipino-authored books I read for this Filipino-centered ... Read the Post...

in Books, Collaborations, Interviews · August 30, 2022

Author Interview with Tori Tadiar – Wikathon 2022

An exclusive interview with Filipino author-illustrator, Tori Tadiar -- the brilliant brain and talent behind my favorite Filipino graphic novel, Sagala. When I came across her recent book deal announcement on my feed, I immediately knew that I had to invite her for Wikathon 2022. Lo and behold, Tori said yes! 🥰 While I am excited to delve into Tori Tadiar's portfolio and upcoming projects, I'm also thrilled to finally have a Filipino artist as a guest on the blog. This is a first for me, and I could not have asked for a better person to share this experience with me. Truthfully, I ... Read the Post...

in Books, Collaborations, Interviews · August 29, 2022

Author Interview with Katrina Martin – Wikathon 2022

An exclusive interview with Filipino debut author, Katrina Martin -- I am thrilled to have a locally published author on the blog for Wikathon! I, unfortunately, missed the launch event of At Home with Crazy (though I'm grateful to Milflores Publishing for the generous invite!). Thankfully, we now have an opportunity to learn more about this book and its author together. So, read on! (Last Updated: August 30, 2022) More on Katrina Martin's Debut Novel Ever since I read Ghost of a Feeling by Celestine Trinidad (another locally published title), I've been eager to consume more stories ... Read the Post...

in Books, Collaborations, Interviews · August 23, 2022

Author Interview with K.S. Villoso – Wikathon 2022

An exclusive interview with Filipino author, K.S. Villoso -- As I've done a previous author interview and an exclusive cover reveal in collaboration with her, K.S. Villoso is certainly no stranger to this blog. She is most known as the skilled author behind Chronicles of the Bitch Queen, which just so happens to be a favorite fantasy series of mine. But make no mistake! K.S. Villoso has also penned several other incredible books under her belt, which we'll touch on in this interview. And as an added bonus, we'll be treated to an insider's look into her latest project. So, read on! (Last ... Read the Post...

in Books, Collaborations, Interviews · August 19, 2022

Author Interview with Rin Chupeco – Wikathon 2022

An exclusive interview with Chinese-Filipino author, Rin Chupeco -- It's no secret that I am a huge, huge fan of their work. I've said this time and time again, but it bears repeating: The Bone Witch trilogy changed my life. And since 2018, I've read all of Rin Chupeco's books, except for their horror novels -- which I intend to change by the end of Wikathon. But I digress. I've admired Rin Chupeco's versatility as an author for a long time, and I am genuinely so thrilled that they're finally branching out to adult literature! For today, we'll delve deeper into their upcoming adult fantasy ... Read the Post...