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How To Conquer Writer’s Block

Writers block doesn’t have to stop you. Today I want to share some tips for how to get around it:)
Thanks for listening!

Read The Iliad With Me - Iliad Week 1

Today I wanted to give you 3 reasons you should read the Iliad, a brief glimpse into the story, and 3 discussion questions. Please feel free to read it with me at your own pace. Im so excited for this next reading adventure! Week 1: Read Book 1 Questions: Do you think Achilles response is justified? What do you think of the dynamics between the gods and mortals? What is important to these characters? What do we learn about their values?

My Reading Philosophy

Do you have a reading philosophy? I’d love to hear it in the comments or in my dm’s on insta @jacquelinerosegold
Today I share with you my reading philosophy and how it came to be ❤️
Happy Reading, Friends! And happy living!

My Favorite Book In 2023

This year I read 73 books!! Today I want to share how I read this many, the most influential book I read, and my favorite.

My Issues With Artimis Fowl

Let’s chat about Artemis Fowl. What irks me so much about the story? What implicit claims does the book make? What claims of my own would I like to make in response?
Happy Listening and Reading, friends!

The Power of Decembers

December is a beautiful month. Today I want to chat about how to be more fully present in the midst of the busy and I give 3 challenges for myself (and you) in the hopes we can make the very most of it 🥰
Happy December, friends! And thanks so much for listening!

Why I can relate to an angsty alien tattoo artist (Insights on Markmaker)

It’s true friends. I relate to an angsty alien tattoo artist named Mariikel from Mary Jessica Wood’s book “Markmaker.” We’ve chatted with Mary about her story before: https://jacquelinerosegold.podbean.com/e/what-does-it-mean-to-paint-the-truth/ but today analyze the story from a slightly different angle.
I’m this episode I unpack some of the reasons I love this character so much and resonate with his struggle. Grab a pen and notebook for some journal questions - I love thinking of how this book can help us grow on our own journey.
Thanks as always for listening! If you have a friend who might relate to Mariikel as well, make sure to share the episode and check out Mary’s book. Happy Reading, Friends!

Are you a reluctant hero?

What are some of your favorite reluctant heroes? If you could be a hero, what would your power be? How would you change the world?
Today, I wanted to sit down and chat about why the world needs your specific superpowers and why it matters what you chose to do with your gift.
Thank you so much for listening, friends! Please consider sharing this episode with a friend who needs a good “Uncle Ben moment.”
And remember… with great power, comes great responsibility ❤️

What is the Secret to Happiness? Lessons From Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

What does it mean to be real?
How do we change our fortune?
What is the secret to happiness?
Today, I’d like to look at these questions raised in Grace Lin’s beautiful story Where The Mountain Meets the Moon.
What does it mean to be real in an era of imposter syndrome? Grace Lin has characters that struggle with feeling “not real” and gives a beautiful answer for how to be authentic but honest.
How do we change our fortune? Mini, the heroin of the story, wants go change the fortune of her impoverished family and along the way gives us a beautiful example of how to change our own fate, should that be what we desire.
What is the secret to happiness? I do end up spilling this major spoiler at the end (after plenty of warnings that a major spoiler is coming) but I think that circumstances surrounding the secret to happiness teach us even more. The secret of happiness doesn’t have to a secret at all. It’s easier to attain than we think, if only we have the humility to accept that.
If you had to say what the secret of happiness was in one word, what would that one word be for you?
Thanks so much for listening; please feel free to share any thoughts here or with me on insta: @JacquelineRoseGold
Happy Reading, Friends!

Life Lessons From Jane Austen

Dear Friends, I wanted to share something exciting with you all - I read all 6 of Jane Austen’s published works in order this year 🤗
What did I learn from these stories?
In this episode I share some lessons I learned from each book as well as a little look into my Austen journey. I try to avoid any major spoilers:)
Have you read Jane Austen before? What did you learn? What classic should I read next?
Thanks so much for listening! If you found something interesting/helpful, please consider leaving a review and share it with a friend.
Happy Reading, Friends!