I finally have enough juice in the tank to write the first draft of my latest novel, so that has been keeping me busy lately. My daily word count is 500 words minimum a day when I’m writing a first draft, but things are flowing smoothly, and most days I write about 1000 words. At the … Continue reading Reading Recommendations: Historical Fiction, Poetry, and Magical Realism.
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Exploring My Favorite Mystery Novels (Including Agatha Christie!)
It’s always a little sad for me when the beautiful orange, gold, and red leaves fall from the trees at the beginning of winter. Yes, I know that’s why we call it Fall here in the U.S. when everyone else in the world calls it Autumn. But there’s still a shock when the skeleton-like branch-fingers … Continue reading Exploring My Favorite Mystery Novels (Including Agatha Christie!)
Her Dear & Loving Husband is Featured on Freebooksy
Every year I enjoy seeing lists of favorite autumn reads. Her Dear & Loving Husband certainly fits that bill. It has vampires, witches, and the Salem Witch Trials. Also, most of the story takes place in New England in the autumn. What could be better? If you've been wanting to read Her Dear & Loving … Continue reading Her Dear & Loving Husband is Featured on Freebooksy
Exploring Dark Academia: A Guide to the Genre
I had a wonderful summer, for which I’m thankful. I managed to balance working on two different book projects, one fiction and one nonfiction, and I also took time to just exist and enjoy my summer break. I baked a lot and then I ate what I baked. Otherwise, why bake? I checked out some … Continue reading Exploring Dark Academia: A Guide to the Genre
What I’m Reading: Witches, 16th Century Life, and Demon Copperhead
As always, summer is a wonderful time for reading. While I haven't had a chance to visit the beach, summer days are perfect for lazing around with a good book and a glass of iced tea. Here's a bit of what I've read this summer. The Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman So far, I've … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Witches, 16th Century Life, and Demon Copperhead
Must Read Books About the Oregon Trail
Are You Reading The Duchess of Idaho? Here is a huge thank you to those of you who purchased The Duchess of Idaho, a time-travel love story set on the Oregon Trail. The Duchess of Idaho was #6 on the Time Travel Romance chart on Amazon and #4 on the Amazon Hot New Release chart … Continue reading Must Read Books About the Oregon Trail
Looking For a Good Book? Four Reading Recommendations
I wrote in this post about what I'm doing to rejuvenate and renew my thinking and my priorities. Another one of my plans for this year includes catching up on my TBR list--that's To Be Read list in case anyone doesn't know, although I can't imagine anyone reading this blog doesn't have a TBR list … Continue reading Looking For a Good Book? Four Reading Recommendations
Four Summer Book Recommendations Beyond Beach Reads
Summer Reading Beyond Beach Reads Since summers in Las Vegas are so hot, it’s a great time to stay inside and read. I saw a funny tweet from Random House the other day that said, "The CDC says fully vaccinated people can still cancel plans to stay home and read." Good thing! I’ll be spending … Continue reading Four Summer Book Recommendations Beyond Beach Reads