Book and zine reviews, plus my own zines and ebooks.
My first book, The Super Cute Book of Kawaii, is being published in just 3 months time. I’ve shared an update on Super Cute Kawaii…
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I’ve been setting a reading challenge on Goodreads for two years now and it’s definitely helping me read more. I have a tendency to drift back…
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My Japan Favourites Zine My new Japan zines just arrived so it’s now available to buy as a print zine (£3) or digital PDF (£2). It’s…
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It may be a long wait until my book is published but I have two new zines coming out soon to tide you over. 100…
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My Reading Challenge on Goodreads isn’t going quite as well as last year. I’m currently 2 books behind schedule and haven’t given a single 5…
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Last year, I decided to join my friends and set a reading challenge on Goodreads for the first time. I went for one book a week…
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What feels like a billion years ago, me and Claire started planning a hilarious craft fair zine to share our terrible experiences and help people…
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After failing my reading resolutions the last couple of years, I’m doing so much better this year and wanted to update. While I’ve been on Goodreads…
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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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