Author: beth mccallum

writer / reader / candle maker

7 Reasons Why You Should Read “Fingersmith” by Sarah Waters

.Reading time 10 minutes.

Charles Dickens meets lesbian love affair in Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. Two orphans with an interconnected fate find their way into each other’s lives, which ensues a tale of betrayal, love, violence, lies, and scheming. If you’re into the Victorian era but hate seeing a lack of representation in these classics – then this is […]

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halfway through my pregnancy: 6 thoughts

.Reading time 27 minutes.

In December, I found out I was pregnant. It was the biggest shock of my life (still a little shocked tbh) but here’s all the ways I’ve processed it, and all the things I’ve enjoyed so far about it.

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“The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides :: Book Review

.Reading time 47 minutes.

MY RANT REVIEW. “Everything in this book could have been resolved with communication. But obviously the author doesn’t know how to write proper communication, hence the premise of this novel being a woman who refuses to speak.”

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My Guide to Editing Photos

.Reading time 9 minutes.

Here’s my ultimate guide to taking & editing photos so that you can create the best content possible!

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Everything I Watched In May ðŸŒºðŸŒ»

.Reading time 8 minutes.

Hi readers 🙂 I hope you’re all well & safe, although that might be a loaded wish at the moment. Before you get into this post: please donate money to people who face inequality, racism, transphobia, sexism, and homophobia if you are able. Sari is a charity that supports and empowers victims of hate crime […]

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