Shanedra talks about the character trait of perseverance and how important it is.
The art of “getting it done”
Author: shanedra
Lover of words and stories.
Novel update: First drafts really do suck
For the new year, I publish a post I wrote in December about me re-reading a novel I wrote in early 2022. (Cringey but beautiful.)
Something’s just not right with these music shows…
I recently listened to two podcasts talking about the Grammys that took place this weekend (never knew about it.) One thing that really irritated me was the weird performance between Sam Smith and Kim Petras, of their song called 'Unholy'. I saw a snippet of the performance and it looked something like a satanic ritual.… Continue reading Something’s just not right with these music shows…
One big reason to invest in a 20 year old dictionary today!
There is no doubt that the English language is quickly goin to hell in a handbasket. The longer we use the language, the more we are ignoring the general basics of its words, and we are using new and made up methods to continuously assign people "pronouns" (you cannot have a pronoun by the way...a… Continue reading One big reason to invest in a 20 year old dictionary today!
Five things I wouldn’t have been able to do if it weren’t for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s bravery and strength *Special post*
Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr day! Without a doubt, I am living in a generation of great privilege. The things my ancestors went through is nothing compared to the ease and access that I have to the things I love and enjoy. So I wanted to practice done humblenesd and write down five places… Continue reading Five things I wouldn’t have been able to do if it weren’t for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s bravery and strength *Special post*
Reflecting on 2022
2022 was a very good year for me. So since 2022 is coming to a close, I thought it would be a good idea to share some things I know I accomplished this year. I wrote a lot. I wrote lots of books. I wrote two chapter books and worked on a third. I learned… Continue reading Reflecting on 2022
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Shanedra thanks her81 followers for reading and following her website.
I am thankful.
Today is the day that many people get together and talk about things they are thankful for, and I'd like to do the same here today on this precious platform of mine. I want to really stretch myself here and name ten things I am thankful for this year. #1 would be school. I am… Continue reading I am thankful.
Today is someone who is very special’s birthday.
You know them. Yes, you do. Don't deny it or even think too hard on it. Because that person is me!! Today I turn 26 and I am thankful to be this old and be living to see it. Life hasn't always been roses for me and I'm so glad I'm growing and becoming better… Continue reading Today is someone who is very special’s birthday.
Sonic is coming alive again to a whole new generation (Sonic 2 movie review + just basic fangirling)
HEY. YOU. STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND GO DOWNLOAD PARAMOUNT+ AND SIGN UP FOR THAT FREE TRIAL. 'CUS YOU NEED TO WATCH SONIC 2 ASAP! I don't know if anyone knows, but I am a huge Sonic fan. Well, maybe not that big. But I absolutely love the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. I wrote about… Continue reading Sonic is coming alive again to a whole new generation (Sonic 2 movie review + just basic fangirling)
Shanedra Writes Too Much 