Entries by Isabelle Hardesty

5 Top Supernaturals We Love to Read About

  Okay, let’s be real. We love to read about supernaturals. Why? Because, at least for me, they are a fun escape into a world that’s interesting and filled with surprises. Some readers love zombies, others swoon for vampires. But which supernaturals do you love to read about? Here are my top 5 supernaturals: Witches […]

5 Quotes for Creativity

Discover these inspiring quotes that celebrate creativity!     “If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities.” — Maya Angelou   “Creativity takes courage.” — Henri Matisse   “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” — Albert Einstein   “It is not true that […]

5 Tips for Creativity 

  Creativity happens when we are bold enough to fail. Enjoy the creative process and be open to falling into creativity. As an author, I use this, otherwise, I would close up, too scared to write anything! When I let the writing process take me away on an adventure, I loosen up and that’s when the […]

An Inspiring Gift

Mr. Flaum called me to the back of the classroom. He looked serious. I couldn’t imagine why he’d want to see me. I was a good student, so I wasn’t too worried. But, I was a little concerned because, like most teens, I was a talkative middle school student. I stood in the back of […]

Print books and ebooks

There are some people who are devout print book readers, while others sing the praise of the e-book. For print book fans, the feel of the pages are one of the things they enjoy. Many readers talk of the smell of the pages. Some say the weight of the book in their hands just feels […]

Discover 4 Ways Readers Like to Organize their Bookshelves

  You have the BEST collection of books in your bookshelf. Some have been given to you as gifts by loved ones. You’ve purchased some of these books yourself, after a glowing recommendation from a friend. Others have been signed by your favorite authors. So, how is your bookshelf organized? Here are some different ways […]

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So much to be Thankful for

This Thanksgiving I am so thankful for my wonderful family.  It’s humbling to have so much to be thankful for. This year, I am also thankful for the writing community who are so generous and helpful. I was able to finally get published this year, thanks to Gilded Dragonfly Books. My short story, Jade’s Awakening […]