Here are two great memoir-type books from authors I recently met. I’m excited to share their work: Flash of Life — night terrors about your brother can’t be good Ties That Bind — the joys of growing up Flash of Life by Lani Kauten 5/5 In Lani Kauten’s twenty-five page Flash of Life (2018), for … Continue reading
Here are three more great NetGalley books I am thrilled I didn’t miss reading: Deck the Hounds — Andy defends a homeless Iraqi vet who is wrongly accused of murder and separated from his only friend, a dog Woman of Courage — A single young woman is called to convert the heathen Indians to Christianity and gets … Continue reading
It’s become popular to continue a beloved series after the death of the author. Some work like Anne Hillerman who continues the Navajo Mystery series started by her father, Tony Hillerman. He was iconic for his descriptions of life and culture through the adventures of a detective on an Indian reservation. She continues that nicely … Continue reading
I’m excited to have Chrys Fey’s Mom (an author grandma–yay!), Elaine Kaye, as my guest today on WordDreams. She writes the Gregory Green Adventure children’s series and has her story newest out, Halloween Ride, just in time for the holiday. Elaine today discusses how she got started reading books to kids, using her friend, Sammy, to … Continue reading
Here are three more great NetGalley books I am thrilled I didn’t miss reading: Champion — the true story of the challenges faced by one family when raising their special child–with a surprise ending Burning Ridge–Robo the working dog helps his handler solve another murder, this one too close to home Jack Frost–Next in the … Continue reading
Here are two more great books I am thrilled I didn’t miss reading: The Right Wrong Man — sometimes the risk is worth it A Father for Bella — God doesn’t always make life easy but it’s always right The Right Wrong Man by Pamela Wight 5/5 In Pamela Wight’s The Right Wrong Man (2013), … Continue reading
I swear, Indie authors write the best fantasy. Here are two more I am thrilled I didn’t miss reading: Legacy of Souls — Book II of Shattered Sea–a must for those who loved Book I The Golden Key — Even in the hopelessness of war you can find miracles if you know where to look Legacy of … Continue reading
These two are different in many ways–one reminds me of early Rome and the other definitely the future–but both are fantasies, engage problem-solving, and are a joy to read. Soul Swallowers–when a young man must marry for politics rather than love, he trades his world of privilege for one of hard work, daily threats, and … Continue reading
I don’t remember how I met Balroop but what a lucky day that was. The poetry she shares on her blog is always uplifting, positive, and thoughtful. I’m not that into poetry but I am into Balroop’s. My review When Balroop Singh’s latest poetry book, Timeless Echoes (2018), published, I planned to savor it slowly, bring … Continue reading
Here are three more great Indie books I am thrilled I didn’t miss reading: Murder in Blue Gingham — Bridal salon owner, Max, not only is a talented wedding consultant but a gifted amateur sleuth in this third in Walker’s popular series Dirty Work –– Two twins lead very different lives, one rich and one struggling, … Continue reading
