I know–I said I would be gone until November 30th but this is a surprise birthday gift to my good efriend, Liesbet Collaert. Today is her birthday as well as the launch of her debut novel, Plunge: One Woman’s Pursuit of a Life Less Ordinary, the #1 New Release in Sailing (Woot!): Tropical waters turn … Continue reading
I’m trying to expand from Westerns but NetGalley has eight more I couldn’t resist: The Backstabbers–A Stagecoach team ends up in lots of trouble just trying to get their passengers from here to there Rope Burn–Ace and Chance Jensen are almost hung, end up on a prison road crew and save a girl’s life. How … Continue reading
I am always thankful for having found NetGalley and their vast collection of fascinating, tempting books that I can read for free (opinions are my own). Here are a few more I’ve read over the past months and enjoyed: Fool’s Paradise–Chief Jess Stone knows the murdered male he finds and takes it as a personal … Continue reading
Every once in a while, a book grabs me and I know I will never forget it. This is one of those: *** The Adventures of a Nature Guide by Enos Mills 5/5 Enos Abijah Mills (1870-1922) spent his entire life exploring nature and then sharing his observations with anyone interested. This book, The Adventures … Continue reading
I am delighted to share the news that Balroop Sing’s newest poetry book, Magical Whispers, is ready for release. I haven’t yet read this one–started but not finished–but have read and reviewed several of Balroop’s other poetry books including Moments We Love and Timeless Echoes (click for my reviews). Balroop has a way of evoking … Continue reading
I like reading how ordinary people survive the impossible. Here are two that I read, one from long ago, another from present day: Paleolithic–an ancient warlike tribe uses advanced technology to take over tribes around them–but does it really work? Northern Survival–how to survive subzero weather with no warmth, food, water, protection, shelter, or anything … Continue reading
I just finished Jill Weatherholt’s latest Love-inspired romance, A Home for Her Daughter. Jill hit home runs with the first few in this series and has done it again. If you love cozy G-rated fiction with believable characters and a HEA ending, grab this before it sells out. Here’s the Amazon blurb: One little girl … Continue reading
Here’s a great selection of Indie novels from a variety of genres: Julia’s Violinist–a powerful story about love in the shadow of WWII Lightning Crimes–what better time to stalk someone than in the middle of a freak lightning storm Songs of Heartstrings–poems of gratitude and beatitude–not a novel but just as addictive –a note about … Continue reading
To be honest, I don’t read much sci fi. I loved it as a Trekkie during TOS (The Original Star Trek) and Star Trek Voyager but got away from it. Then, Elon Musk arrived with his SpaceX rockets, taking American astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time in a bazillion years, his … Continue reading
If you love fantasy, you’ve probably read something by Diana Peach, one of the most creative, enticing fantasy authors I follow. Here are 5/5 reviews of Legacy of Souls, Soul Swallowers and Sunwielder: An Epic Time Travel Adventure. Today, Diana launches Liars and Thieves, Book 1 in her new fantasy series, Unraveling the Veil. Here’s an … Continue reading
