Playlist: Le Cirque des Reves

Playlist: Le Cirque des Reves

The circus arrives without warning”. If you’ve read the book, you know what this quote means and the excitement it instills – for readers of Erin Morgenstern’s “The Night Circus” and fictional patrons of Le Cirque des Rêves alike. One of my favourite parts about this book was the subtle, magical setting.

It had a soft magic system that only existed inside the circus; no one questioned where the magic came from, only that it was there, and it was enjoyable. Her style of writing was so lovely to read – and an influence on my own prose, I like to imag

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How I make music playlists

How I make music playlists

I mean it literally when I say I like to use music as a crutch. Most of the time I can’t do anything unless I have my earphones crammed into my ears. I listen to music to help me stay focused, inspire my imagination, to brighten my mood, and, occasionally, to also set the tone for the day or any activities I’m doing.

These days, one of my favourite activities to do is create my aesthetic music playlists. I like to think of them as modern-day mixtapes or records.

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