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Not all ghosts are the same

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Embracing Progress and Resilience: Navigating Life’s Challenges

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I left Clayton Hall tonight feeling softer and a l

I left Clayton Hall tonight feeling softer and a little more hopeful after hearing Congresswoman @sarahemcbride speak. Her message about choosing connection over cynicism landed at precisely the right time for me. If you need a reminder that hope still matters, I wrote about it.Read the post on scrink.com using the link in my bio.#SarahMcBride #HopeOverCynicism #DemocracyMatters #UDelaware #ClaytonHall #ChooseConnection #PersonalGrowth #CommunityHealingcc: @congresswomansarahmcbride

Falling in love in a cable car over Chamonix? I we

Falling in love in a cable car over Chamonix? I went in a romance skeptic and still rooted for Ali & Luca. Cozy vibes, European escapes, a beautiful grandparents thread, and yes, I have thoughts about that ending. Plus a song pairing to set the mood.Read my full review of Stranded in the Stars by Kelly Franklin using the Bookmarked Reviews link in the bio!“Fully capable, and still cared for.” That’s the energy.#BookReview #StrandedInTheStars #KellyFranklin #CozyRomance

Jake Owen’s Dreams to Dream = grown-up glow. Fewer

Jake Owen’s Dreams to Dream = grown-up glow. Fewer towel-snaps by the pool, more truth from the porch. Shooter Jennings at the board, “Long Time Lovin’ You” on repeat, and a gorgeous take on “Them Old Love Songs” with Savannah Conley. I unpacked it all on scrink.com, link in the bio!And hey, Vero Beach: Flamingo Weekend is Nov 14–16 for the Jake Owen Foundation. Pink birds, big hearts.#JakeOwen #DreamsToDream #CountryMusic #ShooterJennings

Just finished There’s Pumpkin About You by Athena

Just finished There’s Pumpkin About You by Athena Carstairs and I’m swooning over Wren & August. Dialogue that cuts to the bone, found-family vibes, and a romance that treats neurodiversity with respect. Goldleaf Pumpkin Farm, I would like to move in, thanks. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Fav lines:
“...What the hell could you have gained?” “I gained you, idiot.”
and
“Hopeless… when your brain cannot even begin to comprehend half of the things your senses are experiencing…”If you love small-town cozy, animal chaos (Emilio!), barn glow-ups, and grumpy/sunshine that actually communicates, this one delivers. Song pairing: “august” — Taylor Swift.#BookReview #ScrinkReads #RomanceBooks #Neurodiversity #SmallTownRomance #GrumpySunshine #CozyFallReads #Bookstagram@athenacarstairsauthor @onemorechapterhc @harpercollinsuk

Finn Wolfhard @finnwolfhardofficial is not asking

Finn Wolfhard @finnwolfhardofficial is not asking for permission—he’s handing us a guitar and a feeling. 🎸We just watched his @vevo Live from Vevo Studios performance of “Everytown there’s a darling” and, you know what? It hits like a memory you didn’t realize you missed. Pair it with his solo album Happy Birthday (9 songs, zero filler) and you’ve got your evening sorted.I break down the music, the Vevo session, and the acting wins (yes, Stranger Things, Ghostbusters, all the goodies) on the site. Read it, watch it, tell me your favorite track.👉 Full piece on scrink.com, link in the bio!#FinnWolfhard #EverytownTheresADarling #HappyBirthdayAlbum #Vevo #IndieRock #PowerPop #NewMusic #ScrinkSays

A road, a dog, a promise of the beach. My new revi

A road, a dog, a promise of the beach. My new review of The Illuminated by Alexander Semenyuk is live on Scrink. It is about choosing to live, not just survive, and greeting grief with morning light.🎧 Pair it with Max Richter’s “On the Nature of Daylight.”Read via "Bookmarked Reviews" link in bio.#Bookstagram #TheIlluminated #AlexanderSemenyuk #IndieAuthor #PostApocalyptic #LiteraryFiction

New on scrink.com: Why Alex Warren isn’t trying to

New on scrink.com: Why Alex Warren isn’t trying to be “ordinary,” he’s trying to be u#nowplaying🎧We dig into “Ordinary,” “The Outside,” and “Burning Down,” and why these songs hit even harder on repeat.Swipe for highlights from the piece and tell me your favorite track in the comments.Link in bio.#AlexWarren #Ordinary #TheOutside #BurningDown #PopMusic #NewMusic #MusicAnalysis #PopCulture #Songwriting #IndiePop #MusicBlog #NowPlaying

Cozy spell incoming.I just reviewed Sangu Manda

Cozy spell incoming.I just reviewed Sangu Mandanna’s The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Think potion jars, garden walks, and a house full of people who keep choosing one another.Mika Moon heads to Nowhere House to teach three young witches, faces her own abandonment bruises, and yes, falls for the resident grump. It’s warm, witchy, and there’s a Primrose twist I did not see coming.Read the full Bookmarked Review at scrink.com.#Bookstagram #BookReview #CozyFantasy #WitchBooks #SanguMandanna

Six degrees alert: we once danced with Jenna Orteg

Six degrees alert: we once danced with Jenna Ortega at the Radio Disney Music Awards.Now we’re breaking down her Wednesday era.Read more at scrink.com, link in the bio!#Wednesday #JennaOrtega

Saint Avangeline’s “Limerence” is here, all ghostl

Saint Avangeline’s “Limerence” is here, all ghostly melodies and gut truth. She wrote it during a rough chapter, and you feel every second. Watch, stream, then see her live.Los Angeles Oct 19 at The Roxy, New York Oct 26 at The Meadows.Read the feature at scrink.com, link in bio.#SaintAvangeline #Limerence #NewMusicFriday #IndiePop #AtlantaMusic #QueerArtist #concertscc: @saintavangeline

I didn’t know how much I was carrying until a post

I didn’t know how much I was carrying until a post-hike parking lot hug cracked it open. I stopped for Pumpkin Spice coffee, never went in, and instead found closure I didn’t know I needed. If you’re holding something unfinished, this one’s for you.Read:
https://scrink.com/blog/2025/08/31/sometimes-you-dont-know-what-youre-carrying/#Healing #Closure #Forgiveness #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #HumanConnection #Growth #HikingHeals #PumpkinSpice #Scrink

The truth about being an indie author? It's a hust

The truth about being an indie author? It's a hustle. From the real financial costs to the agonizing silence while waiting for reviews, I'm sharing my unfiltered experience after launching my debut novel, I Know What I Saw.Read the full story on the blog.
Link in the bio or type in scrink.com#IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity

Tattoos aren’t just ink, they’re reclamation. For

Tattoos aren’t just ink, they’re reclamation. For me, each piece is a ritual of healing, a choice to turn pain into beauty, and a way to wear my story with pride. Sharing why tattoos became part of my trauma recovery journey, and why I trust no one but @remtattoos Rem (and @inkedbyava Ava!) at @malarkeytattoo in Bear, DE.If you’re looking for talent, kindness, and serious artistry, this is the shop. 💀🌿✨Full article in the link in my bio!#TattoosAndTrauma #MalarkeyTattoos #HealingInk #CPTSDRecovery #DelawareTattoo

✨ Love, magic, and destiny...what more could you a

✨ Love, magic, and destiny...what more could you ask for? ✨I just finished Magic Touch by A.S. Fenichel, and while it had a bit more heat than I'm used to 🔥Esme and William’s timeless romance stole my heart. Curious about this enchanting read?📖✨ Read my full review on Scrink.com and discover why their love story is simply unforgettable! Links in the bio!#MagicTouch #ASFenichel #BookReview #HistoricalRomance #MagicAndRomance #WitchesOfWindsor

🎸☕ What do you get when a world-renowned guitarist

🚨 NEW MUSIC DROP 🚨 The Aces @theaces just lit up o

🚨 NEW MUSIC DROP 🚨
The Aces @theaces just lit up our summer with Twin Flame, a dreamy, disco-pop heartbreak banger that hits all the right notes 💔✨From Latin guitar riffs to synth-drenched beats, this one’s made for sweaty dance floors and post-breakup glow-ups.Plus, it’s the latest taste of their upcoming album Gold Star Baby (dropping Aug 15) and trust, it's already sounding iconic.Read the full write-up now on Scrink.com 🎶💅#TheAces #TwinFlame #GoldStarBaby #QueerPop #LatinaVoices #SapphicSound #NewMusic #IndiePop #PopCulture #ScrinkBlog #ChristyMannering #BreakupAnthem #SummerVibes

She’s the voice you’ve loved since Rock Band, and

She’s the voice you’ve loved since Rock Band, and she’s still surprising us. 💫Norah Jones drops a dreamy duet with John Legend + new album vibes that are everything.Tap in. 🎤 Link in the bio!#NorahJones #SummertimeBlue #NewMusic #Visions #NowPlaying

In The Casebook of Abee Normal Vol. 2, Claudia Hal

In The Casebook of Abee Normal Vol. 2, Claudia Hall Christian deepens her paranormal world with emotional grit and ancestral power. These aren’t just ghost stories; they’re about healing, memory, and reclaiming what was lost.From haunted hospitals to cursed plantations, Abee’s journey is part investigation, part spiritual reckoning. And the folklore? It’s not just color, it’s heart.🔮 5 stars. Come for the goblins and spirits, stay for the soul work.📖 Read the full review at the Bookmarked Reviews link in the bio.
🎶 And yes, there’s a song to wrap it all up. You’ll feel it.

Two bodies. One grave. Zero peace in Lower Gladdoc

Two bodies. One grave. Zero peace in Lower Gladdock.When a routine burial reveals a second corpse, DS Guy Poole and DI Sam Brock are pulled into a murder mystery that’s anything but routine.Slow burn, sharp dialogue, and a detective duo worth watching—our review of An Occupied Grave digs into what makes this first book in A.G. Barnett’s series quietly compelling.🕵️‍♂️ Think: village mystery with emotional grit.
⭐ 4/5 stars🔗 Read the full review Bookmarked Reviews link in bio!
🎵 Bonus: a song to close it out—because yeah, it fits.#BookReview
#MysteryBooks
#CrimeFiction
#BritishMystery
#DetectiveSeries
#AmReading

What happens when belief becomes obsession?🎬 “SO

What happens when belief becomes obsession?🎬 “SOVEREIGN” stars Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay & Dennis Quaid in a tense, true-crime thriller you won’t forget.🗓️ In theaters & on digital July 11.📲 Full story + trailer at the link in bio!#SovereignMovie #TrueCrime #NickOfferman #JacobTremblay #DennisQuaid #NewMovies #FilmLovers #Thriller #IndieFilm #ComingSoon

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