>>I manage a book club for international women so I am always looking for new reads to suggest. Personally I enjoy fantasy/science fiction, mystery/thriller, and memoirs the most.<<

Fascinating.

https://www.polygon.com/22927515/best-fantasy-books-sci-fi-2022

>>I'm also actively dating after my long term relationship ended over the summer and would like to find a partner -- I want to put roots down and start a family in the near future after all.<<

When dating with permanence in mind, it helps to talk about deep topics if you find a promising partner. Also if you enjoy intimacy it's pretty hawt.

https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/how-to-fall-in-love-36-questions-and-deep-eye-contact/

http://evehogan.com/index.php/books-and-products/intellectual-foreplay/

>>I failed at writing a first draft of my horror novel, but I did manage to start it, as well as to form a writing group. <<

Every little bit helps.

>>People who update enough to give an overview of their external and internal worlds. I only update a few times per month, but they tend to be longer ones so you know about all areas of my life. I'd really like friends who want to connect as I've been on LJ and DW cumulatively since I was 15 years old.<<

I post daily about all kinds of stuff, from writing to birdfeeding.

>>Everyday life, personal development, interpersonal relationships, family life, pets, hobbies, cooking, etc. <<

Today's recipe was Banana Bread Brownies.

>> I'm not a gamer (although I can have fun with board games/tabletops/D&D) <<

I like tabletop games but electronic ones don't grab me. <3 Looney Labs.

Feel free to drop by my blog and see if you like it.