Hey there,

I’m Anne, and I get it.

This thing called life is a neverending roller coaster, and not always the fun kind found at amusement parks.


We ALL deserve to ditch the bumpy ride and opt for the smooth one, even if on occasion. But not everyone can afford to jet off on an airplane.

Most of us are busy and on a limited budget, and so I aspire to inspire the vacation mentality for anyone, anywhere, at any time.

I am an author and avid reader, and I have always wanted to dive into a good book… and I truly mean “dive in”.
I have yet to find an [INSERT SELF INTO BOOK] button on my Kindle.

When the world-building is immersive or the plot is so entertaining that I can’t bear to say “The End,” I find myself wondering how I can enjoy that story magic in real life.

Maybe that’s a sign of an obsessive book nerd, but unless you’re a concerned psychologist, we don’t need to linger on that.

A young woman working remotely on her laptop by a calm waterfront.
A tall stack of colorful hardcover books on a table indoors, perfect for library-themed concepts.

So, what do I like to read?
Fiction, of course.

Escaping into a good book is one of the easiest ways to embark on a grand adventure. It’s free (libraries for the win) and can be enjoyed every day.

But the goal is not just about escaping real life, it’s also about embracing the moment. That’s my inspiration for embedding a staycation-themed blog in this author website.

And so, because of my bias for books, I have ensured each staycation theme blog post has at least one book recommendation that can give you the vibes you’re going for.

But don’t worry, I know not everyone loves to read, so I have also included movie recommendations!

Anne’s published books can be found HERE