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I’ve got a timeline for you! This might help you (and me, of course) get a feel for my life in blogging. Enjoy!

About AlwaysReiding

2018
May 5

Nicole gets published in her first anthology

Nicole gets a piece published in the Carrie Fisher anthology, Drowned in Moonlight. This is a great step in her writing journey, stepping away from the news and copyediting portion of the writing business.

2013
November 9

Nicole gets Married

Nicole gets married and then honeymoons in Walt Disney World. November 2013 is a fairy tale month!

2010
July 1

Nicole Moves Back Home to California

Cue the epic roadtrip mixtape. Nicole moved back home to California.

2008
May 27

Nicole’s Review Gets some Author Love

Nicole’s review of Stephanie Klein’s Moose gets a nod from the author on her personal website.

2004
March 26

Nicole starts Blogging (Officially)

Nicole, with her first post about a book review (thanks to defunct site Bookslut) and starts writing reviews and geeky life snippets online.

Reader Interactions

  • Surprise #comicmail from my brother. I cannot wait to read it. It’s apparently a #prisonbreak story from the POV of shelter dogs. #happymail #surprises #comics #graphicnovels #2016RussManningAwardNominee @boom_studios @ryanfwriting
  • While at @therippedbodice bookstore, I had my #husband pick out my first #blinddatewithabook. He chose ‘Is it cheating if he has a hot British accent’ and apparently, it is not based on our conversation. Note to self: check if it’s cheating if it’s a hot Scottish accent? I’m so excited that I got #untilthelaststarfades by @jaxmiddleton_author. And, the best part (apart fro@ the blurb) is that it’s #autographed. Beyond delighted and really excited to read something out of my normal picks. #kirkwallbooks #ilovetherippedbodice #independentbookstore #jacquelynmiddleton #thisbookhasaplaylist
  • Not to brag, but I got to go to @therippedbodice today. Not a real romance genre reader, but the impressive store proved enough to sway me into dipping my feet into it. Love that this store covers so much. And the swag wall is the best.
  • Got my @outofprint #bookishshirts today. I’m not sure if I can pick a favorite. I love #matilda #nancydrew and #wolveswhoread equally. Off to do laundry so I can be sufficiently #bookwardrobe ready this weekend! #outofprint #outofprintshirts #geekshirts #matildabyroalddahl #heroes #nancydrewfans #nancydrewlove #matildalove #wolves #housestark #boooks #raisedbybooooks #somanymoreshirts #theyhavepinstoo
  • Received both my @karenhallionart pins for #patreon today. Love the #Dissent but I also like the #Disney villains. Which is your favorite? #pins #enamelpins #enamelpincollector #karenhallionrocks
  • So happy that I got a copy of a book written by @clrhuth. Her #zoedelantethrillers are awesome reads. @evolvedpub is responsible for this book and I can’t wait for more! #zoedelante #clrhuth #evolvespublishing #tradepaperback #whispersoftheserpent #friendssupportingfriends #writerssupportingwriters #paranormal #amazondeal #geeklings
  • Pay no mind to the background. Just reading and then gathering books I am putting in a #bookcrossing box for the #rubbercitybookposse and their table at the #familyreadingfestival in #akron next month. @rl_stine1 @kamigarcia @amypoeppel @gregcoxtho #rcbp #books #rlstine #rlstinefearstreet #thelibrarians #thelibrarianstnt #thexfiles #thetruthisoutthere #thetruthisoutthere👽 #limelight #simonandschuster #harperteen #imprintbooks #torbooks #bookcrossingbook #freebooks #turningtheworldintoalibrary
  • Loving #uselessmagiclyricsandpoetry by @florence. I still get chills when I think of seeing her in concert last fall. #uselessmagic #poetry #delilah #kisswithafist #shakeitout #hunger #genius #lettingthingsgo #holdmedownimsotirednow #skyfullofsong #lyrics #artist #journalling