Author Aesthetic: Charlotte Brontë

Author Aesthetic: Charlotte Brontë

Charlotte Brontë, the eldest of the famously known Brontë sisters, was an English novelist and poet best known for her novel Jane Eyre (1847). She was a prominent figure in gothic literature creating a new sub-genre also known as gothic romanticism. Through the decades, more and more sub-genres in literature are being created. Today, romantic fantasy, also known as “romantasy”, is growing increasingly popular. And Charlotte Brontë still plays a heavy influence on gothic literature as new sub-genres are created by emerging authors. If Charlotte Brontë were a writer today, what kind of influence would she have? Would she have a fashion influence as many authors do? What would her hobbies be, and how would modern language influence her writing style?

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My Journal Ecosystem

My Journal Ecosystem

Journaling has always been a big part of my life, whether I was consistent with it or not. We all own a journal or notebook we half started and then suddenly didn’t touch for months or even years, and then bought another one for a fresh start only to repeat the same cycle. But it’s probably been since 2017 that I’ve stayed relatively consistent with journaling. And in the past year, I’ve created a steady journaling system that works for me.

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Banana Bread Pancakes | Gluten-free, Dairy-Free

Banana Bread Pancakes | Gluten-free, Dairy-Free

Perfect for those overripe bananas sitting on your kitchen bench-top! I had been saving a couple in the fridge with the intention of making some banana oat cookies, but I didn’t have all of the ingredients, and I just really wanted some pancakes that morning. These are easy to make and fluffy. Great topped with some blueberries and maple syrup.

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