Monthly Highlights - April

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Well.

April has been the most insane month so far this year, and I think you can all tell that this blog has suffered because of that. Posting has been scarce. I'm really hoping I can pick up the pace in May, but loads of catch up work hangs over with school. -.- 

I really can't wait for summer.

Anyways, to the highlights!


- Camp was this month. That was definitely the GREATEST highlight of this month. I wrote 65,733 words and had the best cabin you could ever have. See? 


We're pretty awesome. Together, we all wrote over 40,000 words in one day to make our goal. I had just a fantabulous time with them. :D

- I was in a Shakespeare play with a bunch of other homeschoolers from my Church. This is the only way that makes Shakespeare enjoyable. We had over a hundred people come, which made it really nerve racking, but we were able to gather lots of energy from the crowd.

- I don't usually do anything for April Fools, but because I was up until midnight waiting for Camp NaNoWriMo to start, I thought I might as well do something while I thought of it. 


- My family went to a pizza restaurant covered with tons of quotes on the wall. This was one of my favorites, just because I can relate so well. :p


- I went to a youth conference a couple hours away with my youth group that was amazing. It was nice to get away from the writing insanity for a couple of days, and really focus on God and spend some time in prayer while being with my friends.

- - -


Despite the business of the month, I managed to read six books. It isn't a lot, but compared to previous months I'm impressed that I able to read that many. xD

  

 



I know, I just read Heartless in January, but I'm reading it again for the Goodread's read through of Moonblood that I'm doing with a bunch of other awesome people. I still have to reread Veiled Rose despite the fact that it starts tomorrow... But, eh. Details. :p

- - -

I'm going to copy down the graphics of each of these lovely posts, and they'll lead you to the blog. :)

- - - 

Keeping Heroes Heroic

I know I link to one of Athelas's post just about every month, but she offers such amazing advice, so you really need to read them.

- - - 

AnniversaryBanner

Basically, my favorite author is having a one year anniversary celebration the whole month of May that includes fan art contests, Q & A sessions with the characters, and a cover reveal of the prequel novella about the tortured gladiator's past: Jace. You should all go sign up to participate, because it will be epic. 

- - - 


- - -

And Mickayla wrote a post on priorities. (which unfortunately didn't have a handy graphic for me to share) Her words were so insightful, and it was really neat to see such a deep and meaningful message from her.

- - - 


I didn't ramble very much this month, which might have been a relief to you all. xD 

But I  did write up the post below, (picture leads you to the post) and this one where I talked about Camp NaNoWriMo.


- - -

Byeeeeee!
- Katie Grace

Have you read any of the books I read this month? What did you think about them? And HOW DID CAMP GO? Are you as sad as I am that it's ending?

16 comments :

  1. I'm kind of glad Camp is over- it's an intense month, depending on your word goal. But also fun :) Sounds like you had a great month!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I understand what you mean. I'm very excited to get some sleep and some more reading time. :p
      It was a great month. :D I hope you had a fantastic one as well!

      Delete
  2. Camp NaNoWriMo was absolutely crazy, but we all did so well and I'm so glad we were in the same cabin as me. April was also extremely crazy for me. School was the main reason for that, but Camp NaNo also contributed. I'm not even going to talk about my reading and blogging this month because it was that bad. Shhh... ;) Here's to a less hectic month for both of us, right? (Spoiler Alert: It's not going to happen for me.) I can't wait for summer!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Heh. Yeah. I'm totaaallyy going to have a less hectic month. *sarcasm*
      We'll both anxiously await for summer together! xD

      Delete
  3. Well, congrats on writing so much this month! You have read Goddess Tithe. I am jealous. But not too jealous, because I just found out that my library has Starflower. I can finally continue with the series!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you, Ally!
      Our library didn't have it come a month ago... But I requested it and they now have it. :D I was disappointed in how short it was, but it was good.
      Oh my goodness. Starflower is amazing. Actually, the whole series is amazing. I love them to death. :)

      Delete
  4. I met my editing goal for Camp! :D I haven't read any of those books but I would like to read the jill Williamson book !

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Wahooo! You're awesome, Eliza!! Are you finished with editing?
      It wasn't my absolute favorite book, but I liked it. You'll have to tell me how you like it if you ever read it. :D

      Delete
    2. The next step is letting my dad read it than giving it to a few beta readers. After that I'm sure I'll have to do a little more editing :) Btw, I love your egg trick! I attempted to put makeup on my brothers while they were sleeping. It didn't work so well, they kinda woke up ;)

      Delete
    3. That sounds so exciting! May I ask what it is about?
      Hehe. Thanks. xD I was so nervous that I was being too loud and people would wake up. :p
      Oh, funny. I'm a light sleeper, so I would've probably woke up right away as well. xP

      Delete
  5. I wish I could have done so well at Camp! Congrats on your writing! There's no better feeling than that.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. There's always July!
      You are totally right. It is such an accomplishing feeling. :D

      Delete
    2. Except maybe getting your book published may feel even better. Good luck!

      Delete
    3. Haha. Very, very true. I hope we can both have that wonderful feeling someday. :D

      Delete
  6. You read Words of Radiance?! I just got it in the mail and I can't wait to read it! I finished The Way of Kings about a month ago and absolutely adored it (as I'm coming to adore all Brandon Sanderson books) so I'm really psyched. And how was Storm Siren? It's on my TBR, but I've heard mixed reviews on it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I did! It was very long at some parts, but the other scenes with Kaladin and Shallan completely made up for it. And I just got Steelheart from the library. I'm excited to read that one. :D
      Storm Siren was good. I looooved the fantasy aspect of it, but had a lot more romance than I was expecting. It was all clean, but I couldn't help wishing that the author focused more on the plot and the adventure. I'll end up reading the next one, though.

      Delete

don't be shy to hang out in the comment section!
make frens, check back for my replies, keep things clean, shout about pizza, squeal about books, moan about editing... all that cool stuff.