I often compare writing to being in a relationship, because both are full of ups and downs, give and takes, and love and hate. From the awkward first date to the heartbreaking first fight—writing a book is a lot like being in love. Stage 1—The awkward first date (the first chapter) You’ve gotten to know […]
Polarity in Motion: Brenda Vicars’s inspiration and book review
Brenda Vicars Guest Post My co-worker, Anita, read a pre-release copy of POLARITY IN MOTION, and the next day when our paths crossed in the office, she pulled me aside and lowered her voice to a whisper. “I think I know someone like Polarity’s mother…” She paused, took a breath, and with worry in her […]
Getting ready for the New Year
Review: Braineater Jones by Stephen Kozeniewski
Where to find it: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Audiobook Genre: Zombie mystery Review: Author Stephen Kozeniewski explained his book to me in one sentence: “It’s the story of a zombie who wakes from the dead with amnesia and sets out to solve his own murder in a gritty, Prohibition-era urban jungle.” With that in mind, […]
To Kill a Warlock by H.P. Mallory
The Firedragon by Mary Fan
Where to find it: Amazon | iBooks | Barnes & Noble Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal/Young Adult Review: The Firedragon disappointed me – only because I wanted more. The short story by Mary Fan offers a glimpse into a new world where the earth is being overrun by supernatural beings. Aurelia is a 14-year-old with no magical skills, but […]
The Case of the Werewolf Puppy by Juli Monroe
Where to find it: Amazon | Smashwords | Barnes & Noble | iTunes Genre: Paranormal Review: With the amount of paranormal books to get through, the hope is that they will be different enough from each other to make the read worthwhile. The Case of the Werewolf Puppy, which is the second book in The Warlock […]
Double Book Review: Ever Near & Ever Lost by Melissa MacVicar
Where to find it: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iBooks | Smashwords | eBay Genre: Paranormal Review: Jade has a secret she has hidden from everyone, including her mother. See, Jade can see ghosts, and usually they are not very nice. But her secret is about to come out because Jade’s mother will soon […]
Book review: The Big, Not-So-Small, Curvy Girls Dating Agency by Ava Catori
Where to find it: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iBooks | Smashwords Genre: Romance Review Being overweight while looking for a date can be difficult, full of insecurities and frustrations. Becky has decided to help plus-sized women find dates by creating a service specifically for them. Nevermind, that her own love life is nearly […]
Book review: The Devil’s Lair by David Wisehart
Where to find it: Amazon Genre: Epic Fantasy Summary: The Devil’s Lair is an epic fantasy that follows four characters in search for the Holy Grail, which takes them across the Italian countryside and right into the depths of Hell. Review: Dante’s Inferno has inspired many artists over the years, David Wisehart is the next […]