Reading Stoner by John Williams as a Childfree by Choice Woman
I voraciously devoured the first 100 pages of what some call "The Perfect Novel". Coming off of having read The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas in June/July, The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton in August. The plan was to start Stoner by John Williams on September 1st, but I couldn't wait. I am 100 pages in as of August 30th. Stoner will be the only book I read in the month of September. It's the perfect month to read this novel. The texture of life as it moves
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Madame De Villefort offers you a drink. Do you accept it? Y or N.
Spoilers Ahead Madam De Villefort was out here poisoning EVERYONE throughout the course of The Count of Monte Cristo... and I'm here for it. Her cognitive dissonance and warped moral logic should be studied! As a childfree by choice author, I thought Madam De Villefort was a fascinatingly unhinged character to have ping-ponging around the in the pages of an already chaotic novel. Assuming you said "HELL NO!" to the question in the title, let's proceed. One of the most satis
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Top Benefits of Choosing a Career in Voice Writing
In a world where communication is key, the demand for skilled voice writers is on the rise. Voice writing, also known as speech-to-text transcription, is a unique profession that combines technology with linguistic skills. As more industries recognize the importance of accurate and efficient transcription, pursuing a career in voice writing can be both rewarding and fulfilling. This blog post explores the top benefits of choosing a career in voice writing, highlighting why th
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You Said Yes to Being a Godparent. Then You Chose a Childfree Life.
You’re reading at the kitchen table when the phone rings. It's a number you know by heart but haven’t dialed in years. You're oldest friend's voice is stretched thin over something sharp. You see her face in your mind as she says your name, see the way her lips always moved before her words caught up when she was stressed. You see the godchild, too, a perpetual secondhand presence: first, in cards with hand-drawn animals; later, on the edge of Instagram updates; now, presuma
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