Hey all! I haven't been posting here as often as I had hoped to, but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy. Following a total rewrite of my newest baby book, I am back on track for a December 1st release, and have begun plotting the next book (late 2020). With a brand new granddaughter … Continue reading Making The List…
Although I haven't been posting reviews of the books I've read recently, my latest read demands a review! Synopsis: Truely Noonan is the quintessential Southern boy made good. Like his older sister, Courtney, Truely left behind the slow, sweet life of Mississippi for jet-set San Francisco, where he earned a fortune as an Internet entrepreneur. Courtney and Truely … Continue reading Eat, Drink, and Be From Mississippi, by Nanci Kincaid
Writing a novel start to finish is a huge undertaking, even if it's written badly. I'm being absolutely serious. The quality of a novel isn't a direct reflection of time or even the work that was put into it. I was once asked to review a book by a man who said he had taken … Continue reading Dead Enemies
I read a blog post today (by Ali Luke) that claimed to have 10 writing tips and tricks you hadn’t heard before. I’m not here to debate whether her claim is accurate. I’m here to add one to it. I recently put aside the third book in a series to begin working on an idea … Continue reading The Hat Trick – (The Writing Trick That Helps Me)
I read roughly 3-4 books a week. I used to review most of what I read, but I no longer have the time. I've thought about keeping a reading journal and simply putting out an end-of-year statement. It would probably be easier. Although still an avid reader, what has changed is my reading preferences. As … Continue reading The Devil All the Time
I'm back! Actually, I haven't gone anywhere, I simply haven't been posting reviews. Not that I haven't been reading - I'm never not reading - I haven't been reading anything that moved me enough to lend time to a review. Until today. Synopsis: Sutton and Ethan Montclair's idyllic life is not as it appears. They … Continue reading Lie To Me, by J.T. Ellison
Synopsis: Freelance photographer Suzanne Paris has been on her own since she was fourteen—and she has no intention of settling down, especially not in a tiny town like Walton. She’s here to hide out for a little while, not to form connections. Her survival depends on her ability to slip in and out of people’s … Continue reading After the Rain
