Introverted. Overstimulated. Living life between the pages.
At a Glance:
- 📍 Western NY
- 👩💻 Public health by day, blogger by heart
- 📚 Bookworm since birth — fiction, thrillers, and memoirs
- 🎃 Fall + Halloween obsessed
- 🍫 Chocolate hoarder · 🎶 Country music fan
- 🧠 Overthinker · Introvert · Sensitive soul
Hey there! I’m Steph — an introverted boy mom of two from Western New York who would almost always rather be reading (and sipping Diet Coke between chapters). I have a bunch of random interests (and a life that’s a little messy), but books have always been where I find my calm in the chaos — my constant through it all.
A lifelong reader and writer, I’ve always loved learning. With a Bachelor’s in English Lit and a Master’s in Library Science, I spent years as a public librarian before trading the stacks for a cubicle in public health — because sometimes even book nerds crave a plot twist and a better work-life balance (fewer weekend shifts... and less people).
As a serious introvert, I live for quiet moments and alone time. Socializing? Let’s just say I’m better with a book than small talk. I also struggle with chaos, noise, and a healthy dose of perpetual awkwardness — which is why I keep a book (and earbuds) handy at all times: essential gear for an easily overstimulated bookworm on the quest for quiet.
Fun Facts:
- Boy mom x2
- Never had coffee ☕
- Favorite season: fall 🍂
- Chronic overthinker 🤯
I’ve always carried a noisy mind — tangled thoughts, persistent worries, and questions that never stop multiplying. My brain rarely slows down; it spins, loops, overthinks, and clings to detail. I process the world a little differently — often intensely, sometimes endlessly — and living with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges means the world can sometimes feel overwhelming. But reading has always been a safe place to land when the world feels too loud, too heavy, or a little too messy.
When I’m not lost in a story, you’ll find me jamming to country music, hoarding chocolate I don’t have to share, and obsessing over Halloween, true crime, theater, and all things horror.
I live for fall and wish it was October all year long — give me crunchy leaves, spooky vibes, and pumpkin everything, 24/7.
I’m also obsessed with antiques, primitives, and home decor. I’m forever daydreaming of one day owning an old farmhouse out in the country, with a huge front porch and acres of land. A slower, simpler, cozier life — with creaky floors, flickering candles, and shelves full of books.
Steph The Bookworm, founded in 2009, is where I share my musings on motherhood, messiness, and my life between books — all while chasing that next chapter (and another Diet Coke).
FAQ
Where are you from?
Western New York — born and raised.
What do you do?
I'm a public health worker by day and book blogger by passion — always chasing quiet time and good stories.
Messy life. Quiet moments. Really good books.
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