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Clickbait Titles for 15 Classic Books
Clickbait Titles for 15 Classic Books
People will be desperate to read more
Kyrie Gray
Aug 10
Your Call is Not Important to the Robots
Your Call is Not Important to the Robots
Why you should be nice to the automatic voice system
Kyrie Gray
Aug 9
I’m Already 8 and Have Almost Given Up Hope of Affording a Dollhouse of My Own
I’m Already 8 and Have Almost Given Up Hope of Affording a Dollhous...
It’s not easy for my generation
Kyrie Gray
Aug 8
I’m Just a Sea Witch Trying to Run a Legitimate Business
I’m Just a Sea Witch Trying to Run a Legitimate Business
The fine print in your contract is a precaution
Kyrie Gray
Aug 4
Your Day as a Governess in a 19th Century Novel
Your Day as a Governess in a 19th Century Novel
You love your job but you can’t shake the feeling that something is not quite right
Kyrie Gray
Aug 2
A Daily Itinerary If You Were An Executioner During the French Revolution
A Daily Itinerary If You Were An Executioner During the French Revo...
Can’t neglect those weights when you’ve got heads to lift from baskets
Kyrie Gray
Jul 5
Desserts for the 4th of July that are More American Than Apple Pie
Desserts for the 4th of July that are More American Than Apple Pie
Would you like another slice of truth?
Kyrie Gray
Jul 4
The Times-Examiner Comments on a Masterful, But Ever-So-Slightly Problematic, Article in Sunday’s…
The Times-Examiner Comments on a Masterful, But Ever-So-Slightly Pr...
Setting the record straight!
Elise Seyfried
Jul 1
Maggie The Sloth’s Day As A Minimum Wage Employee
Maggie The Sloth’s Day As A Minimum Wage Employee
Ah, the sun is rising. It’s a beautiful day to get underpaid but where is Maggie??
Kristi Iovino
Jun 24
What to Give Your Human on Father’s Day
What to Give Your Human on Father’s Day
I am man’s best giver of gifts
Kyrie Gray
Jun 18
As the Story on This Food Blog, I Can Honestly Say You Don’t Deserve Me
As the Story on This Food Blog, I Can Honestly Say You Don’t Deserv...
“Just use the scroll button, loser.”
Kyrie Gray
Jun 13
We Need to Break Up Before 11:59 EST
We Need to Break Up Before 11:59 EST
“The trial period is almost up and I don’t want my credit card to get charged.”
Kyrie Gray
Jun 7
4 Horrifying Monsters of Yore Plus Their 1 Really Annoying Friend
4 Horrifying Monsters of Yore Plus Their 1 Really Annoying Friend
Guess which one makes monsters flee
Kyrie Gray
Jun 2
Tips for New Writers from an Old Cat
Tips for New Writers from an Old Cat
The arguably best pet shares advice on writing, audience engagement, and more
Kyrie Gray
Jun 1
Need a Pied Piper to Take Care of Your Nasty Rat Problem?
Need a Pied Piper to Take Care of Your Nasty Rat Problem?
Might want to check out these online reviews
Sarah Lofgren
May 31
You’re Invited to My Party for the Socially Anxious
You’re Invited to My Party for the Socially Anxious
I Promise It’ll Be Low-Key
Emma Kantor
May 27
You Cause Your Own Bad Luck says This Black Cat Turned Life Coach
You Cause Your Own Bad Luck says This Black Cat Turned Life Coach
Spend less time scapegoating innocent cats and more time getting rid of your self-limiting beliefs
Kyrie Gray
May 25
Your Daily Routine If You Were the Lady Protagonist in a Cozy Mystery Novel
Your Daily Routine If You Were the Lady Protagonist in a Cozy Myste...
The schedule of a cozy mystery female lead is no mystery
Kyrie Gray
May 24
5 Unusual Ways to Make New Friends As An Adult
5 Unusual Ways to Make New Friends As An Adult
It’s as easy as robbing a grave
Kyrie Gray
May 18
Other Uses for Those Tampons in Your Costco-Sized Box When It Feels Like You’ll Never Get Through…
Other Uses for Those Tampons in Your Costco-Sized Box When It Feels...
Waste Not
Kyrie Gray
May 17
Beauty Routines Guaranteed to Make You Look Gorgeous As Long As You Don’t Care About Consequences
Beauty Routines Guaranteed to Make You Look Gorgeous As Long As You...
Beauty is pain and also maybe a defense during a murder trial
Kyrie Gray
May 12
I’m a Cool Victorian Lady, Unlike Those Other Ladies
I’m a Cool Victorian Lady, Unlike Those Other Ladies
I’m not going to faint at the merest whiff of indiscretion
Kyrie Gray
May 6
Job Opportunity: Artist Building Exciting New Brand Seeks Muse
Job Opportunity: Artist Building Exciting New Brand Seeks Muse
A job description that won’t leave any muse inspired
Kyrie Gray
May 5
Cat Approved Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Cat Approved Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
What do you give the woman who already has a cat?
Kyrie Gray
May 4
Inspiring Quotes from Literature’s Classic Characters
Inspiring Quotes from Literature’s Classic Characters
You can find the real wisdom if you read between the lines
Kyrie Gray
May 3
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