We had a truly rainy April here in the south. As I write this, it’s been raining for THREE days. My kids are going crazy, my dogs refuse to go outside, and my cat stares forlornly out the window (like most of us). But, that said, I had a great reading month, with some really amazing five-star reads. Check them out below!
Reading Wrap-Up: March 2017
It’s hard to believe March is over! The days go slow but the years, or in this case the months, go quick. I read 6 books in March, taking me to worlds with Napoleonic era dragons, another dragon who doesn’t eat the girls he takes, and a futuristic France where a girl meets a wolf. What is this madness? Read on to find out.
Reading Wrap-Up: September 2016
September was a moderate reading month for me, with six books finished. But they were good books – a mix of indies and blockbusters and a historical fiction that blew me away. Read on to see what I read and what I thought!
Review: Oak & Mistletoe by J.Z.N. McCauley
Indie review #2 this month goes to Oak & Mistletoe by JZN McCauley, which is scheduled for release tomorrow. The first in a series, it follows the Green siblings to Ireland, where they get into all kinds of trouble. See below for my mini-review, and the pre-order link, and make sure you stop back by on Wednesday for my Q&A with the author!
Review: A Bond of Venom & Magic by Karen Tomlinson
October is going to be a fun month! I have features with four amazing indie authors, and the book reviews to go along with them. First up is Karen Tomlinson, whose debut book, A Bond of Venom & Magic, comes out on October 14th. I had the pleasure of reading an ARC, and can’t wait to share my thoughts with you.
Writer Wednesday: Judy Mohr
Today’s featured writer is a freelance author and an up-and-coming novelist. Make sure you check out her companion post, Top 5 Tips from an Editor, and sign up to get updates from her blog for more great tips and tricks. Below, she talks about her writing process, NaNoWriMo, and her recently-completed fantasy novel, Beacon of Hope. Read on!
Writer Wednesday: Cindy Dorminy
Today’s writer is a mom, a movie buff, a former bodybuilder, and an author. Cindy Dorminy’s debut, Tuned Into You, is out now. Read her Q&A below, and make sure you check out her book and follow her on social media. All the links you need are below!
My Quick Guide to Beta Reading
There is very little that is harder for a writer than letting someone else read their perceived masterpiece. The first person to typically look at a manuscript is a beta reader, or someone who reads it over with the intent of carving out plot holes and inconsistencies, among other big-picture issues.
Earlier this year, I offered my services as a beta reader in a Goodreads group, and have since beta read approximately 10 manuscripts, and multiple drafts of some. I’ve read everything from a memoir-style contemporary to a science fiction fairy tale retelling to an urban fantasy with a touch of mythology. If you’re interested in being a beta reader, take a look at my tips below before you get started.
Reading Wrap-Up, August 2016
My goal this year is to read 100 books, and with another great reading month under my belt, my total for 2016 so far is 75. I am right on track to finish on time. So what got me there this month? Keep reading to find out!
Writer Wednesday: Eliza David
Welcome back to Writer Wednesday. Today, I have indie romance writer Eliza David, whose slogan is: “Naughty Mind. Big Mouth. Strong Liver.” How can you not want to read what she has to say? Read her Q&A below, and find out how to pre-order her next release, Savage, scheduled to go live on 9/30/2016. You don’t want to miss it!