September 2021 – Hidden Jules

A Sneaking Rage

I lay on the splintering wood. Weezer’s “California Kids” rattles through the back of my mind like a muddled memory. The smell of freshly-cut grass fills the air…Remember your breathing!… No need to be angry. Nothing is wrong. Still, the rage pools in the center of my brow, its acid dripping down to my lipsContinue reading “A Sneaking Rage”

‘Yes, Daddy’ by Jonathan Parks-Ramage is an Absolute Hell and You Should Read It

Park-Ramage’s debut novel, published this year, follows aspiring playwright, Jonah Keller. We see him enter an abusive relationship with the renowned writer, Richard Shriver. In an effort to heal from the ensuing trauma, and his complicated relationship with religion, we watch Jonah as he attempts to pick up the pieces of his life. Despite theContinue reading “‘Yes, Daddy’ by Jonathan Parks-Ramage is an Absolute Hell and You Should Read It”

‘Stalking Jack the Ripper’ Review – ‘Twas Good

I have to say, I had my reservations about this one, especially considering how I came to own this book. But overall, Stalking Jack the Ripper was a worthwhile read! Just in time for Halloween too! Let me know if you’re excited for the next one on the review list.

The Poem with No Title

I stare outside through blood-stained eyes,You know those times, when you want to burn your life down?Come see the Queen’s broken crown,The emperor has no clothesDrowning, in a sea of hungry foes.The rebellion started as a single flame,Grew to a seething anger I couldn’t tame.This is not me!But it is, that’s what’s scary.And just asContinue reading “The Poem with No Title”

Let’s Do Some Grounding Together!

Okay, you caught me! While this may be a repost from my Tiktok, I wanted to share it here because I feel like a little grounding can always be helpful. Just know I love you all so much and thank you for all the support you’ve shown me thus far. I promise to have moreContinue reading “Let’s Do Some Grounding Together!”

Help Me Settle a Debate… (VIDEO)

I don’t know how to describe it. There is just something about being constantly told I should talk about my disability that makes me uncomfortable. I recognize, and am often reminded, that many people with cerebral palsy have difficulties communicating. I’m repeatedly told that I should use my ability to speak as an asset toContinue reading “Help Me Settle a Debate… (VIDEO)”

‘In the Shadow of the Moons’ is My Favorite Memoir (VIDEO)

I’ve been wanting to read this book ever since I saw Fundie Friday’s video on the Unification Church! That was an embarrassingly long time ago. However, I’m so glad I finally picked it up! I added captions but they are showing up strangely for me. Let me know if you all have this problem whenContinue reading “‘In the Shadow of the Moons’ is My Favorite Memoir (VIDEO)”

‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover is a Failed Mystery Novel

Before we start, I want to mention that I read this book as a part of a new book club my friends and I started. They had a lot of great insights, so I’ll be including some of their observations throughout. The first half of this review will proceed without spoilers. I will mark whereContinue reading “‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover is a Failed Mystery Novel”

The Fighter

I mean this as a challenge. Because today I am ready to fight you. You who has kicked me, bludgeoned me, and torn me to shreds with a sigh of boredom as you do it. You may have pushed me to the ground, flattened me into the earth, until that familiar metallic taste flooded myContinue reading “The Fighter”