Springing Forward

The first blog of 2013 and it's almost Spring! 

What a year it has been so far. My life has started to turn around and I am happy. I have a great boyfriend whom I love very much. My brother is getting married to my best friend (I am finally getting a sister!!!) And my third book should be coming out this summer! 

So while things have started to even out a bit, I am still wondering what more this year will bring. I look forward to weddings, babies and much more as the year carries on. But for right now, I am content with what I have. 

Keep reading fellow book lovers and keep an eye out for my next book! 

Happy Reading!

Anastasia

Once Upon a December

I don't know if it's because of the time of year or because I am so looking forward to the new year that I am feeling overwhelmingly nostalgic. I am sitting here thinking back on this past year and trying to will myself to not cry - a mixture of happy and sad tears. I was so hopeful for a good 2012 this time last year that I think I forgot to actually sit back and enjoy the year.

I combination of wonderfulness and crap filled my year. My 2012 was a roller coaster that I don't ever want to ride again. It was the worst year in recent memory - actually I think it was the worst year ever for me personally. I had such wonderful moments that lifted me up and filled me with such joy, but to think that those moments were so few and far between, I have a hard time remembering them.

But the one thing I have to keep in mind for 2013, is that the past is the past. I have such a hard time letting stuff go sometimes that I forget thinking about my past will only make me live there longer. I have to learn from the crappiness of my 2012 and make my 2013 so awesome that nothing else matters. I have to keep in mind that right now I am the only one that can my life better.

So Happy New Year fellow readers!

~Anastasia

A little shamelss self promotion

I have lots of books left to be sold. If anyone is looking for a good fantasy novel (sequel coming soon) for a christmas gift, then get a hold of me and let me know. I'm selling the books for $20 and I will sign each copy.

(okay, shameless self promotion over ) 

Happy reading!

~Anastasia

Still Hopeful for good things

Well fellow book lovers, it's that time of year again where we are all thankful for friends, family and the wonder around us. While my life hasn't been the best in the past few months, there is a part of me that is looking forward to the holiday season. And it's not just because I finally get snow (hehehe) but because I have the best people in the world that surround me. I have the best family and set of friends a girl could ask for. And while I have been lonely lately and longing for a love that seems to elude me around every turn, I am still hopeful and optimistic about what will come to me as this year draws to a close.

The one thing that still sticks with me, even now as an adult is the magic of Christmas. I look forward to the season more than most adults do, but I think that's because I'm still a kid at heart. My love for the season has nothing to do with presents, but everything to do with the magic the presents represent. I still believe in Santa Claus and I always will. The idea of a jolly old fat man, is just precious. But it's his image that gives me hope and I don't care how old I get. I'll always believe. 

So happy holidays everyone! I hope you all find the magic that lingers in this time of year and good things are brought to you next year. 

Happy Reading!

~Anastasia

Time to "Fall" Back

Autumn is my favorite time of year. The air is cooler. It's the time of year where the coats are brought out and the smell of leaves fills the air. Personally though, I am very much looking forward to a calm Autumn. I need a better season than Summer was. I was overly optimistic about my summer. And now that it's over, I am focused on Fall. I want to carve pumpkins and I want Halloween.

I look forward to the shorter days and the cooler nights. While I am still optimistic that I will have a better autumn (at least in my personal life I hope) I know that I have to take one day at a time and not delve so deeply into the love I know I have to give someone. I just have to find the right someone worthy of my awesomeness. And who knows, Autumn just might be my season. 

So while I have no words of wisdom about the thing I love most in the world - books - Just remember to keep reading. I will be back soon and hopefully with something new to talk about.

~Anastasia

Take 3 Seconds to notice where you are....

There are moments, pinpoints of my life that have changed me drastically. Moments that have helped shape and mold me into the woman I am today. I do not regret a single moment that has happened in my life. I am who I am because of these pinnacle moments.

Though the video above is a clip from a TV show (a very good one that makes me sometimes miss being in a newsroom....but only sometimes) It is from one of those moments in my life that has forever changed me. I won't go into details. Mostly because they are personal and very close to my heart.

I just had to share my feelings after watching this episode.

Happy Reading!
~Anastasia

What a month it has been....

Hello there fellow book lovers! It has been quite a month since last you've heard from me. Life has been hectic - no hectic isn't the word - life has been turned upside down. While I think I was a bit over optimistic about my previous relationship, I do not regret it. I learned something from him, douche bag he may be. But a good friend told me I have to get back on the horse and let myself learn to be loved the way I deserve. So I've gone on a couple dates, met a couple guys and ya know what? I'm happy. And that's all that matters.

(I just love this picture. And this was one of the things that helped me take pride in my new empowerment)

But while summer is only a few days away and the Kick off the Summer Right Party is this weekend, I am feeling better and looking forward to what the summer will bring me.

Keep reading book lovers! And have a GREAT summer!!!!
~Anastasia