Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt My blurb of it: This multi-threaded story of loss, longing, and searching for a better ending. Tova is the cleaner at an aquarium in Sowell, Washington. She had known much sorrow, but finds purpose and consolation in her work. Bits of her life begin to unravel and… Continue reading Let’s Take Another Stab at Terrific Book and Tea Pairings
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5 Simple Lessons Tolkien’s The Hobbit Taught Me About Life
#1 – Wealth isn’t something you can depend on to make all your problems go away Thorin had a whole cavern of priceless treasure, and yet, in the end, it could not save him from the fate of every man and dwarf who had come before him and would come after him. The Bible tells… Continue reading 5 Simple Lessons Tolkien’s The Hobbit Taught Me About Life
Brittle Preorder Incentives: Secure Your Gift Now by Preordering Today
As of March 21, there are 5 preorder incentives left. Interested in reading my new fantasy novel? Want some free gifts for preordering it? Keep reading! After the murder of her father – which no one but her believes happened – Verve just wants to hold her family together and take on the role of… Continue reading Brittle Preorder Incentives: Secure Your Gift Now by Preordering Today
Favorite Christmas Presents: 2022 Edition
This isn't a Christmas gift, per se. To celebrate wrapping up The Goblets Immortal trilogy with Death's Key (out now from Flame Tree Press), I decided to splurge and get some some Tolkien books...and some cool bookends to hold them in place (from Etsy.) Which book from this fab stack should I read first? I've… Continue reading Favorite Christmas Presents: 2022 Edition
Unboxing Death’s Key
They came! My author copies of Death's Key came in the mail this past Monday. I think it looks fab. The cover artist sure worked hard ❤ A girl and her books Here's me unboxing: https://videopress.com/v/s9M7QXhH?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
4 Basic Reasons to Reread Fiction
I know not everyone likes to read books for a second time. It’s not in everyone’s nature to want the same literary treat more than once, and that’s okay. We’re all made different. But if you’re anything like me, there are some books that just beg to be visited again. Here are some excuses to… Continue reading 4 Basic Reasons to Reread Fiction
7 Ways Readers Can Help an Author Right Now
Read more Here’s a doable list of things you can do to help your favorite author (or any author, really) stay in the business of writing the books you consume. 1 - Request your local library buy a copy of the author’s book. While libraries make up around a little over 1.3% of book sales… Continue reading 7 Ways Readers Can Help an Author Right Now
Beth’s Top 6 List of Book to Movie/TV Adaptations
Movie-to-book adaptations abound, I mean, come on, who doesn't want to hear that their favorite paper and ink hallucination trough is about to be offered up in visual and audio? Except...when you buy your ticket, take you seat, and then sit through a condensed dream-soup that reeks of "We didn't have the heart or the… Continue reading Beth’s Top 6 List of Book to Movie/TV Adaptations
I’m Ecstatic to Announce…the Birth of a Totally New Series!
Don't panic! This is it. The moment I have been waiting for: I finally get to announce (on my blog, that is) that the first book in my duology has been accepted for publication by Flame Tree Press! The title of the book is Brittle and the duology--is not a duology any more. Oops. Instead… Continue reading I’m Ecstatic to Announce…the Birth of a Totally New Series!
8 Awesome Books I am Stoked to Read in 2022
Here's a list of the top ten books I want to read (or finish reading) in 2022: The Lyrics by Paul McCartneyThis two-volume book contains the lyrics to all of Paul McCartney songs (written solo or collaboratively) and the stories behind each.Rule of Wolves by Leigh BardugoThis book is the second in a duology, all… Continue reading 8 Awesome Books I am Stoked to Read in 2022
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