I recently hopped on the Dull Margaret bandwagon, then catapulted myself right off. Whoever wrote the back synopsis deserves an award because after reading it inside Barnes and Noble, I was pretty excited about buying this book. Unfortunately, after I took it home and read the entire thing, I couldn’t figure out why Dull Margaret…
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I was offered a digital copy of The Sea Was a Fair Master for review and it’s a collection worth reading. I don’t publicly review every book I’m offered, so pay attention. The Sea Was a Fair Master is currently on pre-order for just under $3, a generous price you can afford. Anyway, you can’t…
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Will you be in Las Vegas on June 16th? If so, I hope you stop by Books or Books, an independent bookstore in Las Vegas between 1 PM to 4 PM. Books or Books 3460 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-522-7697 Author Dan Bradford will be there signing. Love a good adventure…
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Tal Gur gave me a copy of his book, The Art of Fully Living, recently to review. I think his work speaks for itself; it has a near-perfect 5-star rating on Amazon. Maybe it can do something for you, too. I’m sure this comes as no surprise to say but, I’ll say it anyway: life is…
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Put the book down! I mean it. Put it down! A little wierded out by what I just said because I’m an editor and book lover? Don’t worry, I haven’t lost my mind or anything; I just want to bring up another way to enjoy the beauty of storytelling. Storytelling is the one gripping detail…
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I decided to read The Secret Apartment over the last few days because lately, I’ve been really needing book therapy! My love for books started when I was just a kid and The Secret Apartment is exactly the type of book I would’ve enveloped my brain around when I was younger. These days, I…
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There are definitely clashing opinions on this book, evident by scrolling through the internet alone. After reading the inconsistent reviews on GoodReads recently and the sheer fact that my family and I are in the middle of a “no TV” hiatus for the next two weeks, I decided to finally read it myself. Such a…
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“The idea for this book hit me hard and fast, and the characters came at me full-force, demanding that their stories be told.” –Alistair Cross on writing Sleep, Savannah, Sleep Q: Tell me about Haunted Nights LIVE and what inspired you to start this radio show? How can people listen in? Thorne & Cross: Haunted…
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Erotic horror with a culinary twist? Is it possible to do well? Apparently so because Grivante Press just pulled it off. When I was approached to review this book I was immediately intrigued because the theme of this collection is pretty rare. I was craving something new and unique to read and I wanted to…
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Goodreads review: Copyright Law in a Nutshell, 2d (Nutshell Series) by Mary LaFrance My rating: 3 of 5 stars. Note: a rating for 3 stars on Goodreads means, “Liked it”. LaFrance gives you all the info that you need, but, it’s dry and the info isn’t communicated or formatted in an easy way to understand.…
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Here’s a fun fact: there’s actually a difference between “blond” and “blonde. And the distinction between the two words is something every good editor and proofreader should know. Plainly, a blond is a fair-haired male, and a blonde is a fair-haired female. “Blond” is the most common between the two versions and is used as an…
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“Especially as we get older, memories become more important. We tend to idolize the happy memories. But what about the painful ones? -Kim Hemphill from I Remember the Time…(5) This review is overdue! I rated it: The reason for my rating is that Hemphill discusses the abuse he experienced as a child and does a good…
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I wouldn’t even be mentioning this if it didn’t affect my life, because this book is about my story, not anyone else’s. But when someone’s actions directly affect me, then that’s exactly what it turns into–my story as well.” Rico Lamoureux, Power of the Pen (456-457). Power of the Pen is the autobiography of writer Rico…
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“But even when I was at my initial stage of childhood I somehow knew I’d tell the world my personal story. And now, here it is.” -Rico Lamoureux on Power of the Pen: An Autobiography Q: What inspired you write this book? I’ve lived quite a diverse life, with each chapter feeling like a whole separate…
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“I felt strongly about sharing my experiences with others to perhaps inspire people to know that you can be down and out on your luck, but you can prevail. I hope to show some of today’s parents you can break the chain of abuse that has gone on from one generation to the next.” -Kim Hemphill…
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The most important thing to know is that no matter which channel you go through–big, small, or self-published–a well-written book, a killer cover, luck, and a determined author is what really makes a book successful. Knowing the difference between a big publisher and a small publisher is good for everyone. It keeps an author’s search for…
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“It’s a feel-good book at its heart and core, and should leave a big smile on the face of even the most cynical of readers. I’ve tried to take the reader on a new journey, adding a little bit of mystery and spicy, banterous Irish dialogue along the way.” -Sean-Paul Thomas on The Old Man…
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Please tell me about your book. I have two books out in the past three months. Wake Me Up is a literary crime novel, twisty and thought-provoking, centered on the theme of social injustice in a small Montana college town. HARK: A Christmas Collection shares six literary holiday tales about adults struggling during Christmastime with…
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I was lucky enough to stumble across this book while adventuring in East Oahu. I found it in the forgotten corner of a used bookstore on top of a column of other books. As soon as I noticed the vibrant, red cover I was immediately drawn to it and once I learned it was written…
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