Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click here to learn more or sign up.
Optional Monthly Question: What were some books that impacted you as a child or young adult?
My answer is also available as a YouTube Short that I’ve shared on social media.
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So, last month, my newsletter got buried somehow. I made sure to single it out and put it in a special folder as well as add it to my contact list, which I thought it was already. No late post for me this month.
Personal Updates…
1) Here are the vlogs I (did not post here) last month. I hope you’ll enjoy them anyway.
Reading Vlog, with book reviews referenced (available as YouTube shorts).
2) I’ve moved my personal updates over to Patreon. Click this public post if you want to check it out.
My Patreon community was able to watch my Counting My Blessings video three days early, but now it’s public if you’d like to see it and don’t want to go to Patreon. There’s also a short for it, in case the full video is too long for you.
Will you help me grow my community to 100 FREE subscribers on Patreon? You get monthly updates and exclusive content. I tell you the truth, it’s better than a newsletter!
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Commerce update…
If you’re interested in the featured item or other clothing, click to visit Sell My Tees.
The stickers and other accessories can be found at Redbubble.
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What books made an impact on you at a young age?
It may take some time, but I promise, I will eventually stop by your blog.
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After hanging out with Alex, be sure to stop by and visit this month’s co-hosts:
PJ Colando,
Pat Garcia,
Kim Lajevardi,
Melisa Maygrove,
and Jean Davis!
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Click here to visit other IWSG blogs and sites to receive and share more inspiration and support. (This month, I’m #22).
Thank you for making it this far down the virtual page. Kudos to you! I’d love to know what you thought of this post in the comments below. Stay safe and be blessed.
12 replies on “#IWSG June 2025- Impactful Reading”
I’m impressed you can keep up with so many different vlogs. And good luck with your newsletter.
Thanks, Natalie. I was referencing me posting for IWSG late last month because I missed the newsletter, which usually prompts me to post.
It’s interesting to see everyone’s lists. Good question this month!
Thanks for stopping by, Melissa.
The Little Indian Who Could – I haven’t heard that title in years.
Yes. I’ve gone back and re-read some of those early readers. Outside of helping little ones learn to read, some of them have subtle life lessons as well.
You sell t-shirts? I will check that out.
Thanks for that. I created the bookish designs a while back. I like wearing them when vending at live events.
Frankenstein was a big one for me as a kid, too. It was very different from what I was expecting. I think that was the first time I understood not to judge a book by its movie (or by Halloween costumes, or breakfast cereals, etc.).
Yes, so many layers to that story, and how it’s been presented/adapted over the years.
Wow, you’re busy with all the vlogs! Impressive.
Thanks, but I only blog and vlog because I’ve never been good at keeping a consistent journal. Plus, it’s how I attempt to connect with the world.