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Attention #localauthors! @authorshour is pleased to announce the return of our #ReadLocal initiative… To better serve the #indieauthor community and create a safe space for everyone to enjoy #lifeandliterature, @scribesandvibes is hosting an Open Call for #Authors to participate in upcoming @authorshour programs. Local and self-published #authorsandillustrators are invited to submit an application. The hour-long #authorevent provides space for you to connect with readers, engage influencers, discuss your craft, sell signed books, and receive cross-promotion marketing support. Tap the #linkinbio to be considered for an #authorvisit. Our #authortalks, #interviews, and #booksignings will resume soon. ・・・ #theauthorshour #authorsatthelibrary #thinkbeyondthebooks #libraryoutloud #authorreading (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cndt3fhuEzW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Title: "Beyond Words: Navigating Altered States in Life and Literature"

In the realm of books, there exists a magical doorway that transports you to an altered state. It's a place where the shackles of your own thoughts loosen, allowing you to wander through the expansive landscapes of someone else's imagination.

Think about the most challenging moment in your life, the one that shattered you to your core. In that moment, you, too, entered an altered state. It's akin to finding yourself in a burning field, the flames of grief licking at your every emotion. Whether you sprint through the pain or stand still, the agony is inevitable, searing through you like an unrelenting fire.

As the fire consumes its fuel, dark smoke blankets the once-clear skies, creating an eerie fog that hangs heavy in the air. Amidst the chaos, you begin to rebuild, growing new layers of skin. Yet, in that very moment, your nerves are exposed, singing with the rawness of your experience.

And then comes the transformation. The person who emerges from the ashes is undeniably you, but fundamentally changed. With newfound eyes, what do you see in this altered state of being?

Entering the world of literature or navigating the challenges of life, these altered states share a common thread—they reshape and redefine. In the dance between words and reality, we discover that the most profound transformations often occur when we're lost in the pages of a book or grappling with the flames of our own tribulations.

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#AlteredStates #TransformationTuesday #BookMagic #LifeJourney #EmbraceTheFire #NewPerspectives #LiteraryEscape #WordsThatHeal #GriefToGrowth #RealityReshaped #BeyondWords #BookLoversUnite #LifeAlchemy #SoulfulReading #EmotionalResilience #InnerTransformation #WordWanderer #ChallengesDefineUs #ReadReflectRepeat #BookishWisdom #FromAshesWeRise #WordsOfEmpowerment #NavigateWithWords #GrowthThroughGrief #LifeAndLiterature

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Tracey | lifeandliterature

[dailyscottficrec]

Jan 25, 2022

The Anchor In The Storm by lifeandliterature

Author summary:

Scott suffers a panic attack one night at the surgery, as the events of the past few weeks finally catch up to him, causing the iron clad composure he has maintained for so long to crumble to dust at his feet. Luckily, Deaton is there to help him through it.

Reasons to love the fic:

Firstly, Scott and Deaton? I am always clicking, the way I love to read about that relationship. Deaton's voice in this is sooo good. And the description of the panic attack is visceral. And just the comfort, guys, the comfort.

As always, let the author know if you enjoyed the fic!

[inevitably-johnlocked]

Five Fics Friday: February 12/21

Happy Friday everyone!! Here’s a new set of fics for you to check out this weekend!!! <3 Enjoy!!

SIGNAL BOOSTING

Mycroft Holmes left the chat by lifeandliterature (T, 2,616+ w., 4/? Ch. || Sherlock Being Sherlock, Group Chats / Texting, Holmes Brothers, Mycroft Being Mycroft, Friendship) – Sherlock creates a group chat with Molly, Mrs H, Mycroft, John and Greg. Chaos ensues.

RECENT MFL’S 

Meet Me in the Red Room by standbygo (E, 6,819 w., 4 Ch. || Sex Club, Accidental Voyeurism, Gang Bang, Multiple Partners, Friends to Lovers, Blindfolds, Declarations of Love, Enthusiastic Consent) – John's revealed himself to Sherlock at the sex club, but how will Sherlock react? He had no idea if this would be the last opportunity he would have to do this with Sherlock, or if this was the first of many times.

Oh How the Ghost of You Clings by ArwaMachine (T, 13,493 w., 6 Ch. || Post-TRF, Grieving John, Angst, References to Suicide, Fluff, Kissing) – Sherlock has been dead for over a year, and John fully intends to spend January 29th—the anniversary of the day he and Sherlock met—laying low and trying not to cry. The universe, it would appear, has a somewhat different plan for John. As a mounting series of consequences sends John across the city to all the spots he and Sherlock haunted that first day they knew each other, John begins to suspect that the universe is not being very lazy at all.

The Reawakening of John Watson by 221b_careful_what_you_wish_for (E, 20,463 w., 14 Ch. || Historical 1800s American/Victorian AU || Artist Sherlock, Writer John, Angst with Happy Ending, Bisexual John, Period Typical Homophobia, Sensuality, Experienced Sherlock, Pining, Past Drug Use, Slow Burn, Love Confessions, Flirty Sherlock, Frottage, Outdoor Sex, Trust Issues, Minor Character Death, Sexual Tension, Colorado / London, Rimming, Anal Sex, Blow Jobs,  POV John) – Trying to escape his troubled past in England, John Watson has started a new life in the American West. When he meets the handsome artist Sherlock Holmes, a smoldering attraction is sparked, complicating his quiet, carefully guarded existence. Maybe taking a risk with Sherlock is exactly what John needs to feel alive again...

You Might Just as Well Be Blind by ArwaMachine (E, 56,625 w., 12 Ch. || Fake Relationship, For a Case, Bed Sharing, Platonic Cuddling, Jealous Sherlock, Oblivious John, BAMF Hudders, Fluff and Angst, Frottage, Anal Sex, Happy Ending) – When a serial killer starts targeting couples, Sherlock and John must do what they have to do in order to get to the bottom of things. Unfortunately, John already has a girlfriend. Surely pretending to be in a relationship with Sherlock won't pose any problems with his relationship, will it?

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i actually have been making tons of to do lists. not so much journaling which I absolutely need to do but mini to do lists which have been helping me A LOT. so excited & preparing for things happening at the end of this month & into september. . onto to exciting mail - i have loved @thequirkycupcollective for forever ever since i saw their mugs on @crimeofrhyme ‘s & @lifeandliterature ‘s feeds so i was over the moon {pun intended} when they wanted to send me one of their gorgeous mugs. thank you so much! . Psalm 39:87 “Like the moon it shall be established forever, a faithful witness in the skies.” ☕️ Selah . In other news, my boys bts are taking a long needed break & i couldn’t be happier!! yes i love them in case you didn’t know lol. they’re crazy amazing but no break in 5 years is insanity. love that they’ll get to live life and/or be potatoes when they want. i’ll be waiting for the music & more until they return. . that’s all i have for today. hope you all are okay & giving yourself lots of love. praying for you well being, your mental and emotional health. lots of hugs & love!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CR966nsyj/?igshid=1xxhmsw2o6xqk

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I’ve been super slow about being productive this AM. It’s almost noon here and I just made my bed and lit some candles. Which is something I like to do every morning. Do you guys have any morning routines? . I finally purchased a book cart recently. I caught it on sale for $24.99 from @michaelsstores and grabbed me and my daughter one. I had planned to put it in my library/office, but I’m loving it by my reading chair in the bedroom. I think in going to have to purchase another one for my library. I plan to have one as my tbr cart and the other for bookmail. . Have a great Tuesday! And make sure to check out @lifeandliterature bookcart pic today too! . . . #tbrcart #lexingtoncart #michaels #homedecor #readingnook #cosybedroom #tbr #bookhaul #barnesandnoble #bookofthemonthclub #bookspines #plantsofinstagram #plants #window #themagicofbookstagram #bookaesthetic #ilovetoread (at Memphis, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0jGqpCHZZF/?igshid=59j88odmmgem

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#booktalk / #lifeandliterature Repost @coffeehouseandculture ・・・ #freshlybrewed: Here's the latest issue of #coffeehouseandculture, we have a double cover this week Authors @iknowawareness and @tiffanygreenabdullah to discuss life & lit during the @authorshour ・・・ Scribes & Vibes to celebrate poets, writers, and illustrators during #authortalk segment with Sista Sypher in The Authors Room ・・・ Authors #ShyronnJones and #TiffanyGreenAbdullah sit down with #SistaSypher to discuss life, literature, and creative inspiration; plus #bookreviews with Marilu [ig: @iamthelibrarydragon]. The May 19, 2022 webcast, which includes featured authors and a word from #theblerdandthebeautiful [ig: @blerdandbeautiful], will stream live from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST. Access to the #authorevent is free and virtual audience members may reserve a front row seat for chances to win #authorexclusives. When you register, you will have the option to buy the books from #scribesandvibes, however, a purchase is not required to attend the #virtualauthorvisits. rsvp: authorshour.com (#linkinbio) ・・・ Sponsored in part by @blerdandbeautiful, @sistersypher, and @scribesandvibes. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdlid91LYSG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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But first...tea, my friends ☕️ Loving this shot by @lifeandliterature 💕 Definitely go check out her gorgeous account! ❄️ Get ready, beautiful people cause our Huge Holiday Sale is finally here. Starting tomorrow morning, ‼️40% OFF all available mugs with coupon code‼️ ❄️ Coupon code will be revealed with tomorrow’s post! Many mugs will soon be SOLD OUT so be sure to take advantage & grab that mug you’ve had your eye on! ❄️ #crwmugsinthewild #AmWriting #WritersOfInstagram #Writing #Write #Writer #Words #books #ilovebooks #ilovereading #booklover #bookworm #reader #reading #bookstagram #Coffee #Coffeelover #coffeeaddict #tealover #teaaddict #wordporn #tea #christmas #holidays #sale #smallbusiness

[inevitably-johnlocked]

Five Fics Friday: March 5/21

Happy Friday everyone!!! Here’s the first 5FF of March, and I hope you’ll check out this week’s Newest additions to the Fandom!! <3

SIGNAL BOOSTING

In other words love is growing new habits. by AnAnYaH (G, 275 w., 1 Ch. || Farting While Sleeping, Established Relationship, Bed Sharing) – Sherlock farts. John endures.

Not Delivered by lifeandliterature (G, 2,534 w., 1 Ch. || Post-TRF, Texting, Grief/Mourning, Five Stages of Grief, Depressing, Angst with Happy Ending) – One shot- John still texts Sherlock after The Fall. Angst with a happy ending. JW- I visited your grave again today. In fact, I visit it almost every day. I brought you some flowers. Not tulips, don’t worry, I know how much you hated them. Some yellow roses. They’re supposed to represent friendship and gratitude. I thought it was fitting; I’m so grateful to have had the privilege of calling you my best friend. I think you would have liked them. I hope so. (not delivered)

Turned - Part I : Queen and Country by saintscully (E, 76,008 w., 20 Ch. || HLV Divergence / No TAB, Graphic Sherlock/OC, Spy Sherlock, PTSD, Internalized Homophobia, Army Homophobia, Emotional Infidelity, Physical Infidelity, Slow Burn, Emotional Manipulation, Eventual Johnlock) – Moriarty’s message never gets broadcasted. The airplane taking Sherlock away never returns.As rumours begin to swirl about a British POW found alive in Gaza ten months later, Mycroft shows up at John’s surgery with some good news: Sherlock is alive, and he’s coming back. In this story, inspired by ‘Homeland’ and ‘Prisoners of War’, John and Sherlock are left with no choice but to re-examine everything about their relationship since Sherlock’s fall. Part 1 of the Turned series

NEW MFL’S THIS WEEK

The Fundamental Things Apply by Raina_at (M, 6,263 w., 1 Ch. || Five and One, Kissing) – "Kisses that are easily obtained are easily forgotten." - Proverb

Keep the Car Running by earlgreytea68 (M, 125,124 w., 31 Ch. || Inception Fusion  || Tags to Be Added) – If Mycroft Holmes lived in a world where people could steal information from the subconsciouses of others, tell me he wouldn't be all over that when he had Moriarty in custody. Part 1 of KtCR

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Late start but who’s reading with me? @lifeandliterature @oprahsbookclub #robertkolker #hiddenvalleyroad https://www.instagram.com/p/B_JfR_pniIU/?igshid=jzw00kbp96gp