I finally plucked up the courage to publish IDYLL, my very first novel which happens to also be a bxb story. It has been a long time coming and I am ecstatic about taking the plunge. For those new to the genre, bxb simply means boy-on-boy love (Like Heartstopper). The title IDYLL was my own …
It is finally here, the day that we ask that age-old Valentine’s question, Will you be my Valentine? On this day in 270AD, St. Valentine’s was martyred. At least that is what history records. His crime? Marrying young couples in secret when the emperor had forbidden it. This was in the interest of building a …
Romantic love had always gotten the upper hand until the idea of Galentines came up. Now hear me out ladies, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with loving your man. However, there should always be space enough for your gals. You know, the ones who were there even before he came around. That is the essence of …
There is nothing as beautiful as marriage. With time of course, the institution itself has faced quite the changes. Many people have tried to suit it to their own tastes to a regrettable or satisfactory end. At the heart of it though, is the concept of enduring love. It is not a secret. Love is …
I am satisfied staying single. It took a while to get here, especially around this time of the year, but I did. Love for others begins with a love of self, and that’s something that took a while to reign in. Now that I have started the process, I can say that I am learning …
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We can always depend on the umbrella. Through the cold and heat, it remains sacrificially steadfast. That is until the wind zooms in and turns it inside out. Then we’re forced to spend the next couple of embarrassing minutes trying to pop it back in place. Once we do, all eyes on us, we hobble …
I am admittedly not the biggest fan of chocolate. Now I don’t hate it. I believe that some of the best dishes I have had were made so by this great invention. I just have it in moderation every so often if available and actually do enjoy it. This is not the case with everyone …
I have profound respect for opera singers. As a music lover myself, I appreciate the complexities of the art. These individuals however take singing to a whole new level. With years of experience and training, they are able to fill a theatre with their voice with little to no amplification devices. I don’t know about …
I believe that the rose is the most celebrated of all flowers. We use it to express emotions that might be too hard to speak out. This beautiful flower graces everything from gift bouquets, wedding garlands, hospital bed stands, even tombstones. Yet across the board, it speaks the same language, the language of love. Happy …
I have played sickie all the way from primary school to date. The lesson was learned early on that I could get out of pretty much anything by faking sickness. My dad probably didn’t make it any better for us because he was always the softie. He knew we were faking it, but would always …