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Recent posts

My Winter Reading List

My ever growing TBR is crashing under its own weight, but this winter, I’m determined to put a dent into it.

Nov 29, 2025 • Lidija Hilje

On Creative Process - Breaking In & Out

Warning: This Post Is A Work Of Procrastination

Nov 20, 2025 • Lidija Hilje

Writing In the Aftermath of Negative Reviews

Finding your voice again after your debut meets the world — and negative reviews

Nov 6, 2025 • Lidija Hilje

Announcing: Adriatic Writers Conference 2026

Join Bestselling and Award Winning Authors in Croatia - Applications Open Now

Oct 31, 2025 • Lidija Hilje

In Defense of Enduring Emotions

On characters who feel deeply—and the critics who say it’s too much

Sep 30, 2025 • Lidija Hilje

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