Book and zine reviews, plus my own zines and ebooks.
A look back at my 2023 reading challenge and my reading goals for 2024
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Here’s a look back at my 2022 reading challenge and my reading goals for 2023. This year I set an easy Goodreads reading challenge of…
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Here’s a look back at my 2021 reading challenge and my reading goals for 2022. This is the first year that I failed my Goodreads…
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I have 2 new-ish Japan zines available today, plus my Japan guides are now free to download. Postcards From Japan During my fifth trip to…
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My reading challenge could have gone either way in 2020 but I’m glad I ended up reading more than ever. I still like the reading…
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I can’t believe it’s a whole year since my first book was published. The Super Cute Book of Kawaii was really a dream project for…
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One of my goals this year was to make more zines and it’s really going well. There’s been 2 so far this year and here’s…
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I’ve made a new Japan zine, sharing photos and memories inspired by the Japanuary photo challenge prompts! Japanuary was a set of daily photo prompts…
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Hello! I’m Marceline Smith, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I create illustrated stationery, accessories and gifts using my cute characters inspired by Japanese kawaii. This is my business and personal blog where I write about my creative doings, inspirations, travels, Japan trips and daily life. Read more »
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