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  • Poems & Musings,  Writing

    The Crocodile Year

    January 2, 2021 /

    A colossus in the currents With claws drifting serenely down And green-gold eyes Seeing, but not revealing. Try explaining to that grinning mouth The merits of followers, likes on selfies, And checking “just one more” work email. We rush manically, frantically, As though we’re expected at our funerals Ten full years before the Reaper calls. Planned days laid out…

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    A Hole in the Ice

    April 30, 2020

    Farewell to Summer

    June 15, 2020

    Petals or Stars for Company

    July 4, 2020
  • Writing

    Growth in the Darkness

    November 20, 2020 /

    I think a lot of us will look back on 2020 and find that this year changed us in ways we didn’t see coming. For me, it’s been a year of incredible loss. I’ve already mentioned losing both of my grandparents; my grandma in March and my grandpa in July. I said goodbye to some friendships. It’s one thing…

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    Emily & Kennedy: 11/02/2019

    November 3, 2019

    I’m Adopted, but My Mom is Still My “Real” Mom

    February 27, 2019

    Things That’ve Made Me Happy Recently, Part 2

    November 10, 2019
  • Books

    5 Horror Anthologies Perfect for October, Part 1

    October 4, 2020 /

    It’s finally October, which gives me the perfect excuse to discuss one of my favorite things: horror! Here, I have collected five of my favorite horror anthologies to share. It was difficult narrowing the list down. Ultimately, I decided to keep it at a smaller number, and focus on books that are still in print. (A second part, for…

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    Book Hoarder to Anti-Tsundoku

    May 8, 2019

    For Those Who Belong In Bookstores

    January 25, 2019

    Words Can Save You

    April 23, 2020
  • Poems & Musings,  Writing

    Slam Poem

    September 23, 2020 /

    I’ve tried to write Succinctly, brutally, Vitally, seductively, But apparently, “Poetry” simply means Writing Like This – Sara Myriad, 2020

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    Petals or Stars for Company

    July 4, 2020

    Sequoias

    January 1, 2020

    Farewell to Summer

    June 15, 2020
  • Books,  Lifestyle,  Writing

    Bookworms in the Time of COVID-19: An Obsession

    September 7, 2020 /

    Humans are wired to seek out patterns. My pattern is to be a bookworm. When my world went on lock down due to COVID-19, well, I found ways to cope. I’ve touched on the benefits that cleaning out books provided my mental health, and I still agree with what I said. I was enjoying my parred-down shelves. Apparently, all…

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    5 Horror Anthologies Perfect for October, Part 1

    October 4, 2020

    Words Can Save You

    April 23, 2020

    For Those Who Belong In Bookstores

    January 25, 2019
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    Lifestyle,  Metaphysical,  Writing

    Good Vibes Only? Why This Popular Phrase is a Problem

    August 16, 2020 /

    “Good Vibes Only!” has inserted itself on shirts, hats, bumper stickers. It’s become so popular, it’s difficult to not encounter it in some form daily. It was once one of my favorite personal mantras. Now? Not so much. I have no quibbles with the phrase, “Good vibes only!” itself. Being hopeful and knowing that there are things to be…

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    The Promise of Little Things

    September 24, 2019

    Things That’ve Made Me Happy Recently, Part 2

    November 10, 2019

    Beautiful Accessories for Summer!

    June 23, 2019
  • Writing

    Adjustments

    August 2, 2020 /

    Hello, everyone. It has been a minute or two, hasn’t it? I’ve been writing still, but it’s been confined to the pages of my little red notebook, and a bit more sporadic than I would like. I am fortunate enough to still be employed, and work for an employer that has allowed me to work from home for the…

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    The Embers Still Burn

    September 21, 2019

    Slam Poem

    September 23, 2020

    The Crocodile Year

    January 2, 2021
  • Poems & Musings,  Writing

    Petals or Stars for Company

    July 4, 2020 /

    Let me not be a flower, With delicate blooms the sheerness of dreams, And a fondness for gentle touches, Or the longing to have my scent admired. Instead, let me be a comet Streaking through the night sky,  Unashamed of my fire; dazzling, daring all to see. And yet….mysterious. Cold. Untouchable.  – Sara Myriad

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    Sequoias

    January 1, 2020

    Reflections

    October 27, 2019

    Whispers

    August 7, 2019
  • Poems & Musings,  Writing

    Farewell to Summer

    June 15, 2020 /

    When my grandpa died, soon after my grandma, I drove up north with my husband, Thinking about an ice cream shop Where children sat and ordered real sodas That melted sticky sickly-sweet with ice cream. Of antique shops with names like Carousel, Matched by charming interiors. Or the flea market Only open on weekends, But I had all the…

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    Gentle

    September 15, 2019

    Lost Mirrors, New Seasons

    January 3, 2020

    The Embers Still Burn

    September 21, 2019
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    My First Crate Curator Box! (A Review)

    May 27, 2020 /

    Hello, friends! I am here today with a review on my very first subscription box from Crate Curator. Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with Crate Curator. If you choose to subscribe to this service, I do not receive any compensation. I simply love books and enjoy talking about them. I’ve played with the idea of signing up…

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    Words Can Save You

    April 23, 2020

    For Those Who Belong In Bookstores

    January 25, 2019

    BookOutlet vs. Thriftbooks

    June 9, 2019
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Sara Myriad

Sara is an adoptive mom to used books. She picked up a pencil in her youth and has been creating ever since.

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I know not everyone uses wall #calendars anymore, I know not everyone uses wall #calendars anymore, but I LOVE THEM. I love having pretty things to look at, whether it’s pinups, fantasy art, cute food illustrations (for the kitchen, of course), or in this case, photos of places I would rather be. 

#bookstore #bookstores #bookaddict #books #bookish #booklife #bookworm #girlswhoread
Crocodiles have managed to be around for 80 millio Crocodiles have managed to be around for 80 million years. They’ve done this despite not yelling “This is MY year!” as the New Years ball drops. 

https://www.saramyriad.com/the-crocodile-year/

#writersofinstagram #writer #poetry #poetrycommunity #blogger #writing #writeyourstory #writers #writerscommunity #writingcommunity
I am a fan of all the classic Christmas movies——both Home Alones, The Grinch, White Christmas, A Muppet Christmas Carol.....but Krampus has become a yearly tradition, too. It’s so much fun, yet has eerie moments (the snowmen....yikes). Somehow, even though the mail is seriously delayed right now, I was able to get a replacement copy in the mail within a week. 

#krampus #horror #horrormovies #horrorfan #horrorgeek #horrorobsessed #horrornerd #scarymovies #christmashorror #tistheseason
Because posting selfies is A Thing We Do Here, and Because posting selfies is A Thing We Do Here, and because I was tagged for a #gettoknowme, here are some random facts. (I feel weird doing these. I never know what to put.)
1. I majored in English/Lit but wish I had studied to become a librarian or museum curator.
2. I’m 5ft 9inches tall, or 175.26cm, and a lefty. Okay, that’s two things under one number. 😂
3. The first “adult” horror book I read was a collection of Poe stories. 
4. I love spiders, bugs in general, and reptiles. (But all animals are pretty cool in my book.) I don’t like it when people kill animals simply for existing. Most animals we think of as “scary” go out of their way to avoid humans.
5. I’m not fond of my voice, so I prefer to listen, instead of talk. 

#selfie #gettoknowme #thepersonbehindthecamera #browneyes #skullring #feelingpretty #factsaboutme
Got some lovely #paperbacksfromhell and other scar Got some lovely #paperbacksfromhell and other scary goodies, courtesy of @itcamefrombeyondpulp! They look so pleasing together. I remember reading The Stranger as a kid and being so creeped out....glad I could add these to my collection to read during these cold months. 

#horror #horrorbooks #horrornerd #horrorfan #horrorobsessed #bookstagram #books #bookhaul #bookish #vintagebooks #vintagehorror #girlswhoread #horrorgeek #booklover
Hey, listen. I know I try to keep things pretty ho Hey, listen. I know I try to keep things pretty horror-themed on here, but I still enjoy writing, and I still struggle with depression and anxiety, and I STILL think we need more people to be open and honest when they’re hurting. 

https://www.saramyriad.com/growth-in-the-darkness/

#writersofinstagram #writer #blogger #anxiety #hangon #personalgrowth #writeyourstory #writerscommunity #writers #writingcommunity
I’m a simple woman. I want my purses to be durab I’m a simple woman. I want my purses to be durable, unique, comfortable to carry, and large enough to fit a book or two.
Of course, I would never just shove a vintage paperback in there, but isn’t Ramsey Campbell’s Dark Companions perfect with the fabric pattern and red lining? 😍 Incidentally, this book MADE ME EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE. 
I’ve read so much horror that it’s rare for me to be truly creeped out; I was so happy that Dark Companions delivered. Thanks to @lanecrioteca for selling it!

What’s the last book you’ve read that’s truly unnerved you?

#skulls #skullpurse #skullfabric #horror #horrorlover #horrorfanatic #horrornerd #horrorgeek #vintagepaperbacks #ramseycampbell #vintagehorror #booklover #book #horrorcommunity #horrorcollection #horrorbooks #bookish #girlswhoread
I hope everyone had a safe Halloween! I had my pho I hope everyone had a safe Halloween! I had my phone put away for the majority of the evening so I could spend time with some loved ones, but I had to share my Death makeup. 🥰 
#deathoftheendless #sandmancomics #blackandwhitephotography #makeup #halloween #eyemakeup #personbehindthecamera
My ARC Grab Bag from @cemeterydancepub arrived tod My ARC Grab Bag from @cemeterydancepub arrived today! I can’t wait to dive in. There’s something very exciting about getting to experience these early. #cemeterydance #cemeterydancepublications #advancedreaderscopy #bookstagram #books #horror #horrorfanatic #horrorfan #bookhaul #girlswhoread #spooky
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