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Wednesday, January 27, 2016 10:44:53 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Week by numbers.:
Courtney said, "As I’ve told everyone this week – it was an absolute race to the finish. And now I’m done! Well, technically 8 hours, but who is counting? 8, number of contracts I put through this week (yes, that’s a lot!). Four could..." more
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 2:36:40 AM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Current state of being.:
Courtney said, "http://tip-yourhat.tumblr.com/post/137152518520/deafdestroya-bird-screaming-loudly-into-cup"
Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:40:22 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Sunday Sentence.:
Courtney said, "Laura felt a warmth inside her. It was very small, but it was strong. It was steady, like a tiny light in the dark, and it burned very low but no winds could make it flicker because it would not give up.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder, The Long..." more
Saturday, January 23, 2016 6:50:25 AM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Things you will see on a road trip across America.:
Courtney said, "I did not write this (obviously), but I love this and it reminded me so much of Life After Joe, I had to share. http://negaverse-scum.tumblr.com/post/137696770200/things-you-will-see-on-a-road-trip-across-america"
Thursday, January 21, 2016 10:40:24 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Book Review: Grave Mercy:
Courtney said, "Y’all, I wanted to like this book sooooooooooooo much. I’ll give you two words: assassin nuns. Right?! Also, it came highly recommended by one of my favorite authors. How much more could I want in a YA novel? Okay, before I..." more
Thursday, January 21, 2016 8:50:23 AM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Week by numbers.:
Courtney said, "Holy hell this was a busy week. 5, days I have left of work 2, number of farewell lunches I attended 1, article drafted and submitted to a fab food blog 500 words (The Queen) 300 words (untitled marching project) 20%, estimated jump in stress level..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2016 11:05:57 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled There are such things as magical haircuts.:
Courtney said, "Shallow as it might be, I wanted to make a physical change to signify my upcoming departure from the ‘real world.’ I debated getting a small tattoo, piercing my nose or cutting my hair. While I haven’t ruled out the other..." more
Saturday, January 16, 2016 9:56:04 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Sunday Sentence.:
Courtney said, "She sighed. “Defenestration. The tossing of an object from a window.” Sarah MacLean, The Rogue Not Taken: Scandal & Scoundrel, Book I While I have established my love of Regency romance, I’m not sure I’ve mentioned Sarah..." more
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 9:23:46 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Week by numbers.:
Courtney said, "Up and down and back and forth this week. 2 tickets purchased home for this summer (AMAZING deals on Qatar Airways right now, sale ends January 17th) 500 words (for The Queen) 300 words (for my Untitled Marching Project) 1 villa in Jumeirah Village..." more
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 6:02:57 AM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Some thoughts on if I win the lottery…:
Courtney said, "Not sure where you hail from in the world, but there is some serious money up for grabs in the States (1.3 billion USD in the Powerball lottery). I asked my Dad to purchase some tickets on behalf of Hubs and myself, because, who knows? So, with a..." more
Monday, January 11, 2016 2:15:42 AM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Book Review: The Bookseller:
Courtney said, "I spotted this one as a result of a sale (through one of the many e-book newsletters I receive daily) and the general idea is close to a manuscript I hope to start at some point this year (current working title, A.U.). As a first foray into my..." more
Saturday, January 9, 2016 10:36:56 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Sunday Sentence.:
Courtney said, "…If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. White hot and passionate..." more
Thursday, January 7, 2016 4:21:02 AM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Another reading challenge!:
Courtney said, "Another reading list, another chance for me to pimp my books. Looking at the list above, I can see my books easily tick the ‘a book by a female author’ or ‘a book by an unfamiliar author’ categories. At some point this..." more
Thursday, January 7, 2016 2:00:58 AM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Week by Numbers:
Courtney said, "I’m testing out this kind of post, which I hope to continue doing every Thursday – kind of a weekly check in for various progress of different projects: 400 words (The Queen drabbles, from 1.3.2016) 300 words (Confessions sequel, from..." more
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 12:54:29 AM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Book Review: The Paper Magician:
Courtney said, "I’ll admit, I’ve been in a bit of a reading funk. After finishing the fantastic first four books in the Throne of Glass series and my lovely Victorian interlude, I had a bit of a book hangover. Literally, I’ve tried to get..." more
Monday, January 4, 2016 6:12:27 AM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled It’s funny because it’s true (Day 19 almost done!).:
Courtney said, "With around 18 days left at the old j-o-b, I had to share this gem from Mr. Robot…"
Saturday, January 2, 2016 11:24:29 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Sunday Sentence.:
Courtney said, "“When you shatter the chains of this world and forge the next, remember that art is as vital as food to a kingdom. Without it, a kingdom is nothing, and will be forgotten by time. I have amassed enough money in my miserable life to not need any..." more
Friday, January 1, 2016 9:40:15 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Book Review: We Two: Victoria and Albert: Rulers, Partners, Rivals:
Courtney said, "So, I started this book in November, and as someone who doesn’t regularly read or enjoy non-fiction, I found myself very much pulled into the lives of Victoria and Albert, told in a relatable way by the author, Gillian Gill. Why did I pick..." more
Thursday, December 31, 2015 10:20:33 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled An excerpt from Life After Joe (New Year’s edition).:
Courtney said, "CHAPTER FIFTY: New Year Days without Joe: 214 I’m not usually one for New Year’s resolutions, but this year seems different. I feel like, if I commit things in front of all of you, maybe I’ll achieve some goals. So, here we go: Get off the..." more
Monday, December 28, 2015 10:32:05 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled A look at my social media stats.:
Courtney said, "If I’m going to grow my numbers next year by 20%, I should capture a baseline of those numbers, yes? And be warned – some of them are quite low! But who am I comparing myself to? In a semi-related tangent, I rarely (like, maybe twice..." more
Sunday, December 27, 2015 9:00:01 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled This is super soothing (and I could watch it all day).:
Courtney said, "http://sanjanasart.tumblr.com/post/132177224796/betta-splendens-fish-painted-in-my-watercolour (Also, I’ve figure out how to embed posts from Tumblr – whoo!)."
Saturday, December 26, 2015 9:36:02 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Sunday Sentence.:
Courtney said, "“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserve and have never been able to..." more
Saturday, December 26, 2015 9:36:02 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled A good visualization about next year.:
Courtney said, "I think it’s established I like a good podcast and while I haven’t read Big Magic (by Elizabeth Gilbert) which has been recommended by multiple friends, I did discover Magic Lessons, an audio recording related to the material of the book..." more
Saturday, January 30, 2016 9:55:03 PM
Courtney Brandt wrote a blog post titled Sunday Sentence.:
Courtney said, "We are moving house today and I will most likely be offline for the next week or two. I looked for good quotes about moving but they were all far too motivational for a simple move up the road. Onwards Dubai!"