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Ellie
Hi! I'm an author, lover of dogs, books, family, and my Savior and Heavenly Father. For sure not in that order. When They speak to me, I try to write it down.
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NEGATIVE (N)ELLIE


CLEAN ROMANCE RECS
Lately, I have been receiving one of my very favorite questions. Ever. Of all time. To infinity and beyond. Do you have any clean romance book recommendations for me? Oh my dear, you have come to the right place. Because, yes, of course I do. I’m single and a book nerd, basically all of my free time is spent reading just these types of books and obsessing over these types of authors. They are my very, very favorite, and I would be more than happy to share them with you. And,
Negatvie (N)ellie
2 days ago3 min read


REUNITED
There aren’t words. There truly aren’t. It’s so weird to think that Gracie and Ryan’s story was once just a scene in my brain, a convoluted playlist, and a dream. Even after putting Reframed out into the world, the excitement and disbelief has not worn off this second time around with Reunited . I am living out blessings I often wondered if would ever come to pass. I do not take one second of it for granted, and I cannot thank the people who have supported me through this jo
Negatvie (N)ellie
Nov 182 min read


THE MOST OF THE WAITING
It’s been a while since we’ve had a Lulu lesson. Have you been missing her? She’s always up for grabs, in case anyone was wondering 😉 Just as a warning for all who think she is adorable and snuggly: Yesterday, while she was taking up a large portion of the space on my bed, I attempted to cuddle with her, and was met with a growl. A GROWL. You have been properly cautioned, and I hope those with this mindset make better judgement calls in the future. This blog is a little all
Negatvie (N)ellie
Nov 75 min read


CHASING HOPE
Hope has been on my mind a lot, as of late. It can feel like such an elusive thing. Slippery and difficult to hold on to. Crafty, evading...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Oct 104 min read


THIRTY
Thirty. That one word, has carried so many definitions over my short time on earth. When I was younger, it felt so far away. It felt so...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Sep 264 min read


WHY I READ
The purpose of this blog is two-fold. I cannot tell a lie, I have not been feeling super inspired the past couple of weeks 😂 I’m dried...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Sep 54 min read


WHY I STAY
“I don’t want to go.” Looking in the mirror, trying to coax my hair to do something that didn’t look like Hagrid from Harry Potter ,...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Aug 87 min read


BECOMING A PIONEER
In Utah, every 24th of July, Pioneer Day is celebrated, honoring those who walked the plains and carried the torch of faith so their...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Jul 257 min read


NO APOLOGIES
Does everyone feel this way about me? Is that all I am to the people around me? Just an almost-thirty-year-old who is: Not married. Still...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Jul 114 min read


PROOF OF HIS LOVE
“I don’t know. There’s like this wall between us that I can’t break through. I just can’t feel His love anymore.” My two incredible...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Jun 194 min read
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