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Literary Heroines

If Your Story Had a Cover …

Jun. 30, 2024

I have a question. If whatever it is you are going through right now – your current story – had a front and back cover, would it be easier to let go of the ending? This, of course, assumes you struggle with letting go, like I do. I struggle in very subtle ways I’ve come…

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Are YOU a heroine?

Mar. 16, 2024

I have a question for you, reader: are you a heroine? Is a heroine (or hero) someone who accomplishes a great feat? Who conquers a great fault? Saves someone’s life? I think that’s often how I think of “a heroine”. And yet, if I look at my own life, I don’t think of myself as…

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Welcome!

I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Jenny Williams, artist, author, and creator of Carrot Top Paper Shop: an online gift shop for book lovers and kindred spirits. I am passionate about nurturing creativity and approaching every area of life with a heroine mindset. Make yourself comfortable, won’t you? And I’ll pour you a glass of “raspberry cordial” …

Right now, use code BOOKDEAL in my shop to get a f Right now, use code BOOKDEAL in my shop to get a free $10 gift of your choice when you order a signed copy of Eat Like a Heroine OR spend $20 on anything else you like. 

Be inspired by the heroines’ joy and fervor when it comes to all things food: picnics, entertaining last minute guests, throwing a fancy dinner party, or simply eating a simple lunch on a park bench instead of at your computer. 

The heroines show us that the way we eat has the power to change the world for the better. (And we aren’t talking about diets here. We’re talking fresh perspectives, gratitude, and enjoying everyday beauty.)
I’m working on two special projects right now: ill I’m working on two special projects right now: illustrations for my next book, and growing baby #4, due this summer. 🤭 

One of my favorite ways to get my creative juices flowing is to try to replicate a work by a favorite illustrator. 

This adorable poem accompanied by Gyo Fujikawa’s charming illustration style delighted me to no end. How much do you love that poem? And that little king and his stumped wise men?

The King sent for his wise men all
To find a rhyme for W.
When they had thought a good long time,
But could not think of a single rhyme,
"I'm sorry," said he, "to trouble you." - James Reeves

(Swipe to see the side by side with Gyo’s work.)
If you view Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to e If you view Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to encourage and inspire the real-life heroines in your life, you might like to know that all tokens of friendship are 30% off right now. 💌📬📮💕✏️
“When it comes to portraying the true Heroine Jour “When it comes to portraying the true Heroine Journey, not as a manipulation of circumstances to achieve your goals — but of surrender that leads to receiving the beautiful gift of life that is a heroine’s birthright in the end … I’ve never read anything else like it [The Blue Castle].

Once Valancy decides to start living the life of her choosing, instead of simply going along with the one her strict and stifling relatives have carved out for her, it rustles a few feathers, to say the least.

As a peacemaker by nature, those ruffled feathers were a little uncomfortable to read about in my first reading. As justified as I believed Valancy was to begin living her own life, I wondered to myself, “but must she be so rude? Is she not overcompensating just a little?” 

In short: Isn’t there an easier way to become one’s truest self??”

An excerpt from an essay I wrote on the good news about The Messy Middle. Read more via the link in my bio — I’d love to hear your thoughts on Valancy’s heroine’s journey.
⭐️ As I slow things down in the shop and prepare f ⭐️ As I slow things down in the shop and prepare for the Great Gift of Christmas with my family, I’m putting everything except books on sale (25% off) for the rest of the week. 🥳

📬 Shipping will resume after Christmas!

🎁 I have a few 2026 Literary Calendars left (this illustration is the December art), lots of bookish postcards and stickers, and a restock of signed copies of Eat Like a Heroine.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and peace-filled Christmas!
30% off all stocking stuffers, including all stick 30% off all stocking stuffers, including all stickers, postcards, the 2026 Literary Calendar, and more.

The perfect finishing touch for all the readers on your list! (Which sticker would you choose?)

Tap the link in bio to see everything on sale. 🥳

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