Tag: readingcommunity

  • Something Old, Something New: Something Worth Looking Into

    By Steffanie Costigan March 27, 2024 What goes into writing? An idea, a thought, a dream, or even history. It’s the things we are surrounded with that we can easily overlook or even take for granted. For example, an old safe… When I originally moved into my house with my young family an old safe…

  • Shine Bright Not Holding Back

    By Steffanie Costigan  March 13, 2024 Entering book contests is not just about getting recognized it is a healthy way for authors and writers to measure their skills and improve. In order to shine as bright as you can you first need to find out the level you are at.  That is why I worked…

  • Turning Weakness into Strength: How Dyslexia Didn’t Interfere with Passion.

    By Steffanie Costigan Feb. 27, 2024 Growing up I have always struggled with severe dyslexia; academically it has always been such a hindrance to my education and self-esteem. Despite this learning disability I felt trapped by, it didn’t hinder my imagination and curiosity. As a child, I took a very different perspective on the world…

  • First-time author the Bitter & the Sweet

    By Steffanie Costigan Feb. 26, 2024 First blog on my new awesome website was created by Wallaby Designs. Being a first-time author is bittersweet; bitter because you’re in a new community, a sea full of experienced authors all shouting for attention for their books to get awareness. Constantly competing for your book just to be…