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Story to Shelf Blog

Welcome to the Story to Shelf blog, where books, reading, writing, and the stories behind them all come together. Explore thoughtful reads, personal reflections, bookish conversations, and practical insights for readers and writers alike, with a little real talk about the journey along the way.

Cheryl P. | Aug 15, 2026

Read why road trips, airplanes, beaches, and vacations may inspire completely different reading choices.

Cheryl P. | Jun 15, 2026

Here are seven gentle, brave, actionable ways to banish fear and anxiety, each with an affirmation you can carry into the day.

Cheryl P. | May 24, 2026

I write about dark places because I believe they deserve a light shone on them. Here’s why mental health is at the heart of every Bannerman B ...

Cheryl P. | May 07, 2026

Learn the quiet author framework that sells books through smart systems, not social media performance.

Cheryl P. | Jan 24, 2026

Stop letting myths kill your author dreams. Learn the truth about self-publishing and marketing on a budget. Your story deserves to be ...