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Welcome to The Hollow Quill

Original fiction for the stories you escape into—and real-life inspiration for the woman you’re still becoming.

The Hollow Quill is a digital lifestyle and literary publication created for women who know that life after 40 isn’t an ending—it’s the beginning of a bold new chapter.

Come for addictive original fiction, including The No Sex Rule, and stay for honest conversations about reinvention, confidence, wellness, style, home, food, relationships, and building a life that finally feels like your own.

This is a space for turning the page, rewriting the rules, and discovering what comes next.

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Business Casual in the Summer Heat:
Business Casual in the Summer Heat:

Summer workwear doesn't have to mean sacrificing style for comfort. In this edition of Stilettos & Mascara, discover how to build a polished, breathable business casual wardrobe with lightweight linen blazers, effortless dresses, tailored knee-length shorts, comfortable shoes, and work-from-home outfit ideas. Whether you're commuting to the office or logging in from your patio, these chic summer staples will keep you cool, confident, and ready for whatever the workday brings. ☀️👗💼

Red, White, & Unbothered:
Red, White, & Unbothered:

July 4th style does not have to mean uncomfortable shoes, itchy outfits, or dressing like a walking flag. This Stilettos & Mascara outfit edit keeps things festive, coastal, and effortlessly cute with white linen, denim shorts, breezy blue dresses, woven bags, gold accessories, and sandals you can actually survive the day in. Red, white, and unbothered — exactly how summer style should feel.

Father’s Day
Father’s Day

Father's Day and my dad's birthday fall just six days apart. This year, both arrive without him. Instead of a traditional gift guide, I'm honoring the things he loved most—from gardening and home projects to Knicks games and family dinners. This one's for Dad. 💙

Soft Linen, Good Sandals & No Nonsense: Summer Style After 40
Soft Linen, Good Sandals & No Nonsense: Summer Style After 40

I recently celebrated my 40-ish birthday and came to a realization: I'm officially in my Comfortable Girl Summer era. Gone are the days of suffering for fashion, squeezing into uncomfortable trends, and wearing shoes that require a recovery period. This Summer 2026 Capsule Wardrobe is all about soft linens, drapey cottons, supportive sandals, timeless accessories, and effortless style for women over 40 who want to look chic without sacrificing comfort. Because confidence isn't found in trends—it's found in feeling good in your own skin.

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Sweating Through Summer: How to Stay Cool During the Summer Heat While Living with Perimenopause
Sweating Through Summer: How to Stay Cool During the Summer Heat While Living with Perimenopause

Summer is hot enough without your hormones turning up the temperature. If you're navigating perimenopause, you know the struggle of unexpected hot flashes, sleepless nights, and trying to stay comfortable when the heat feels relentless. In this guide, I'm sharing the cooling products, breathable wardrobe staples, hydration essentials, and simple daily habits that have helped me survive the hottest days of summer—so you can feel a little more like yourself, one cool breeze at a time. 🌿☀️

The Easy Night Routine That Helps Perimenopause Symptoms Calm the Hell Down
The Easy Night Routine That Helps Perimenopause Symptoms Calm the Hell Down

There’s a very specific kind of rage that comes from being exhausted and unable to sleep.

You’re tired in your bones.

Your eyes burn to the point that cucumber slices don’t seem like such a bad ideas anymore.

Your body? Wired like it just downed three espressos after binge watching the latest season of Love is Blind.

🌿 Why You’re Crashing at 2PM (And How to Fix Afternoon Fatigue During Perimenopause)
🌿 Why You’re Crashing at 2PM (And How to Fix Afternoon Fatigue During Perimenopause)

There’s a very specific kind of exhaustion that hits in perimenopause - Where even your coffee looks at you like, “bitch… I did what I could.”

Perimenopause Symptoms That Make You Feel 20 Years Older Overnight — And What’s Actually Helping
Perimenopause Symptoms That Make You Feel 20 Years Older Overnight — And What’s Actually Helping

Perimenopause has a way of making you feel like your body suddenly stopped cooperating.

Your joints ache to the point where you’re picking up your coffee mug with two hands, praying you don’t drop it straight down the front of your shirt and baptize your tits in caffeine.
Energy?? Nonexistent.

You find yourself wondering when the last time you actually saw daylight from somewhere outside the four walls of your apartment.

Cabernet & Chaos
Strawberry Shortcake w/Cream on Top
Strawberry Shortcake w/Cream on Top

Every year, my eldest twin, Brandon, asks for the same birthday dessert: strawberry shortcake. After last year’s French-style version “just wasn’t giving strawberry shortcake,” I went back to the classics. This homemade recipe features fluffy vanilla cake, fresh whipped cream frosting, sweet macerated strawberries, and homemade strawberry jam for the ultimate summer dessert. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply making the most of strawberry season, this family-favorite recipe is guaranteed to become a tradition in your home, too. 🍓🎂

Sunday Sauce & Saźon
Sunday Sauce & Saźon

Sunday sauce wasn’t something my mother taught me directly. Like many daughters raised in loud Puerto Rican kitchens, I learned from afar — from the doorway, through garlic-scented air, watching her season by instinct while pretending not to pay attention. This Sunday Sauce & Sazón recipe is a love letter to generational cooking, slow-simmered comfort food, and the women who fed entire families without ever needing a recipe card. 🍅🍷

A Decadent Banana Coffee Crumb Cake
A Decadent Banana Coffee Crumb Cake

This cozy Banana Crumb Cake is loaded with sweet banana flavor, thick cinnamon crumble, and a drizzle of glaze that makes every bite taste bakery-worthy. Perfect for slow mornings, coffee breaks, and emotionally-supportive desserts straight from Cabernet & Chaos.

A Bronx Tale Easy Sunday Sauce
A Bronx Tale Easy Sunday Sauce

This family-style Sunday sauce is slow-simmered, loaded with garlic, and rooted in stories from the town that raised us. Made with Tuttorosso tomatoes and cooked the way Karen taught—with instinct, not measurements—it’s the kind of recipe that turns dinner into something you don’t rush.

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House Hushing
House Hushing

Does your home feel cluttered, overstimulating or simply a little too loud? Discover house hushing, a gentle decluttering method that helps you temporarily remove excess items, clear visual clutter and intentionally rebuild each room. Use this room-by-room guide and seven-day reset to create a calmer, cozier home for the season ahead.

Summer Bedroom Refresh: Create a Cool, Cozy, Retreat for the Hottest Days of Summer
Summer Bedroom Refresh: Create a Cool, Cozy, Retreat for the Hottest Days of Summer

Turn your bedroom into the cool, calming retreat you've been dreaming of this summer. From breathable linen bedding and soothing color palettes to bedside styling, indoor plants, and cozy lighting, discover simple ways to refresh your space for better sleep and effortless comfort. Whether you're escaping the summer heat or creating a relaxing sanctuary to unwind each evening, these timeless ideas will help you fall in love with your bedroom all over again. 🌿🛏️

Fourth of July Decor & Hosting Ideas
Fourth of July Decor & Hosting Ideas

There are two kinds of holiday hosts.

The ones who had their July 4th decor planned, ordered, steamed, styled, and tucked into matching stroage bins sometime around Memorial Day.

And there are the rest of us.

Cozy Coastal Living: Creating a Home That Feels Like Summer All Year Long
Cozy Coastal Living: Creating a Home That Feels Like Summer All Year Long

Bring new life to your living room this summer with affordable coastal inspired decor that feels warm, inviting, and effortlessly stylish. From cozy rugs and natural textures to mustard yellow and baby blue accents, discover budget-friendly finds that prove creating a beautiful home doesn’t require a complete makeover—just a few thoughtful updates.

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Chapter Seven
Chapter Seven

Isla hasn’t even made it twenty-four hours into her No Sex Rule before Arie drops a Category Five bomb: Ellis Mann is moving in.

Temporarily.

Allegedly.

Now Isla has to survive emotional-support grapes, a best-friend truth bomb, and the inconvenient reality that Arie’s brother is far too attractive to be sharing their apartment.

The rule was supposed to be simple.

No sex.

Apparently, no peace either.

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Chapter Six
Chapter Six

“Oh good, I didn’t think you were coming tonight.” Arie says.

Isla’s gaze drifts upward.

Higher. Holy Mother of God.

Broad shoulders. Dark hair. Black square-framed glasses that somehow made him even more attractive instead of less. He looked like he stepped straight out of a ‘90s soap opera — Clark Kent, if Clark Kent spent his weekends reading first editions instead of saving Metropolis.

“Ellis!” Iris says.

Isla shoots Iris a raised brow.

Ellis…

The name echoed around inside Isla’s head.

Why did that sound familiar?

Her eyes drifted between Iris.

Arie.

Then back to him.

“Isla, right? Nice to finally meet you.” Her name slides off his tongue like silk. “I’m Ellis. Arie’s older brother.”

Oh my — Ellis Mann.

Isla stared at his hand for half a second too long.

Of course.

Of course the universe would wait until she committed to one full year of focusing on her herself before dropping a six-foot-something pair of shoulders and dimples directly into her path.

She hadn’t even made it twenty-four hours since officially declaring her No Sex Rule.

Somewhere, God was laughing.

Not laughing. Cackling.

“Nice to meet you,” Ellis repeated.

Isla slipped her hand into his.

Oh, this was absolutely a test.

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Chapter Five
Chapter Five

No sex.

No make-out sessions.
One good kisser and Isla is done for.

No heavy petting.
One brush anywhere near her nether regions and she might as well rip this whole thing up.

Dating is allowed.
If she wants to torture herself.

Masturbation is okay.
Under controlled circumstances.

No sex!

No Sex!

NO SEX!

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Chapter Four
Chapter Four

How is she supposed to just… stop?

It’s all she’s ever known.

And now that her life feels as if it’s on the brink of romantic collapse, maybe it is time she takes a step back.

Delete all the dating apps.

No more swiping right more than left.

No more lackluster texts. No more ghosting. No more bad dates dressed up as possibilities.

It’s time to do something about this.

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