I love reading and would prefer to do that than watch TV, go to the gym, floss my teeth, pay bills, or do the laundry. I review a lot of the books I read, usually received from NetGalley or the library, but I also buy quite a few. I collect my writing book reviews here and … Continue reading
Here are three more great books I discovered (or won!) and you won’t want to miss: Fleeing Beauty–can Jamie get to know her long-dead father through his artwork? Mission Hollywood–a cozy romance that will make you smile The Art of Breaking Things–a heart-wrenching but uplifting story of one girl’s struggle to survive a difficult childhood … Continue reading
If you like thrillers but can’t quite get behind the world-ending apocalyptic plot points–would like something a little more down-to-earth–you very well may like westerns. I do and thankfully, NetGalley is happy to feed my addiction with free books. Here are the last three I read: TumbleStar — guns, ranches, stagecoaches, and future love–what could … Continue reading
Here’s a great nonfiction book for all my blogging friends by Terry Schrandt over at Second Wind Leisure Perspectives: Better Blogging with Photography–great hints on using photos (and images) legally in your blogs 5/5 As a teacher author, I spend lots of time worrying about the legal and practical use of photos in my blogs … Continue reading
Here are three more great novels you won’t want to miss that I got from the wonderful NetGalley: Tracking Game –– working dog Robo is amazing at tracking bad guys and finding clues The Long Call — fast-paced and atmospheric story of a Scottish detective The World Rose Forgot — is Rose crazy or was … Continue reading
Not Guilty by C. Lee McKenzie Summary A blood-smeared knife. One young man’s word against another. A lifetime dream crushed. The evidence points to Devon Carlyle. He was there when it happened. Everyone knows he had it in for Renzo Costa. And Costa says Devon was the one. In the judge’s rap of a gavel, … Continue reading
I’m excited to be part of Jaye Marie’s #BookBlast for her latest book, Silent PayBack. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting book: A city on edge – a detective on shaky ground… Blurb A serial killer roams the streets of Brighton, hunting for his next victim. When the case lands on detective … Continue reading
Here are three more great books you won’t want to miss: A Mother for his Twins — a high school romance gets a second chance My Maine–Haikus about Maine that put you right there Sunwielder–a farmer can erase the death of his family but at a price A note about my reviews: I only post … Continue reading
Here are two great anthologies from Indie authors: Grumpy Old Gods Volume 2 — good mix of gods vs. humans stories Once… Tales, Myths and Legends of Faerie — great stories about faerie A note about my reviews: I only post reviews about books I liked so don’t be surprised to see lots of 4/5 … Continue reading
I can’t wait to read this book! Sandra Cox has become one of my favorite Western authors. She fills the stories with strong-but-flawed characters, believable Old West settings, lots of atmosphere, fast-moving plots, and everything else I like in great Westerns. I’m so glad this book arrives on my Kindle today soon! Warning. Besides hand-tooled … Continue reading
