Author Archives: The Ameri Brit Mom

The Bone Clocks: A Book Review

Title: The Bone Clocks Author: David Mitchell Publisher: Sceptre Copyright Date: 2014 One thing I look forward to every summer when we visit England is stopping in Waterstones Bookstore and looking to see what is current in British fiction. Two summers ago, The Bone Clocks, was at the top of every list. I don’t tend to choose scienceContinue reading “The Bone Clocks: A Book Review”

Dressing and Educating: Days 161-170

Day 161: April 24, 2017 I wore a Perfect T from Lula Roe and olive green jeggings.   Day 162: April 25, 2017 I wore a purple tunic and cardigan from Primark in England. I also wore black Lula Roe leggings.   Day 163: April 26, 2017 I had to miss school today for anContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 161-170”

Lesson From an Aspiring Author: ONE Question

You may be wondering where I’ve run off to. My posting schedule has been on hiatus and it’s been weeks since I last talked writing with you. Don’t fear–I haven’t given up on my blog and its readers, however, it has been a struggle to balance blogging with intensive personal projects. Since the last timeContinue reading “Lesson From an Aspiring Author: ONE Question”

Five Minute Friday: Should

This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is Should. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to check out otherContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Should”

Dressing and Educating: Catch Up Edition

This post is a catch up edition to the days I’ve missed since taking my short vacation from the blog. Since I have so many outfits to describe I will be brief. Day 147: April 3, 2017 I wore a Cassie skirt and Classic T from Lula Roe. I like the peek-a-boo tank look withContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Catch Up Edition”

LipSense Review

I’ve always wanted to be one of those women who wears lipstick. My goal was always to have that put-together, naturally beautiful look, but a combination of the way it dried out my lips and the ease at which products rubbed off as I ate and talked kept me from wearing it regularly. Over theContinue reading “LipSense Review”

Short Story: Allegations

This short story was submitted to a contest through The Short Fiction Break. It is written according to contest guidelines and following a prompt provided by judges. It is a YA piece. ********************** Allegations by: Lauren Sisley Everyone else in the room decided I was guilty. I wondered if trying to persuade them otherwise wasContinue reading “Short Story: Allegations”

Five Minute Friday: Empty

This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is Empty. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to check out otherContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Empty”

Dressing and Educating: Days 140-143

This week was our state test week. I will spare you all the test anxieties and dramas and skip right to the goods–the fashion. Day 140: March 21, 2017 I started the short week with my black tunic from The Limited and OS leggings from Lula Roe.   Day 141: March 22, 2017 I addedContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 140-143”