This will probably shock many of you, but I'm here to confess that I was a weird kid. I'll give you a second to let that sink in. Done laughing? Yeah. Didn't think so. I'll wait... Look, while my friends were listening to Bon Jovi, U2, Cindy Lauper, and who knows who else (I remember those Continue Reading
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Liz Tolsma’s New WWII Novel Really Does offer a Picture of Hope
I was so excited to FINALLY get to chat with Liz Tolsma on the podcast this week. Her book, A Picture of Hope, released in October and features an American journalist set on getting children out of occupied France before the Nazi regime decides they're expendable. Liz's passion for special needs Continue Reading
I’m Excited for this Amazing WWII Novel Set in the City of Lights
Sarah Sundin, the queen of the WWII novel, talks about her upcoming release, Until Leaves Fall in Paris, and shares about her characters, their motivations, and made me fall in love with four-year-old Josie in just a few minutes of chatting about her. Additionally, she has teamed up with authors Continue Reading
Book Club Capers: January Part 2
Well, it's been two weeks, and the club members have had time to work out the puzzle. Based on your guesses for PART ONE, I've written the next segment... club meeting #2! Just in case you've forgotten your characters, I'm listing them below again. Doesn't hurt, right? I had so much fun with Continue Reading
Are You Ready for Riveting and Thought-Provoking Dystopian Fiction?
Taking YA dystopian to new heights with gorgeous covers, killer titles, and a social experiment concept that feels a little too close to home, Jess Corban's Nede Rising series is exactly what we need for a New Year's read. Two hundred years ago, fed up with the abuse and misuse of women, society Continue Reading
What Happens When Injustice Results in Something Beautiful?
I fell in love with Terrie Todd's writing in 2020 when I found Bleak Landing somewhere and listened to every word, unable to tear myself away. I quickly went from that book to the next, and to the next. So when Rose Among Thornes was announced, I knew I'd be reading it the moment came out. I Continue Reading
The Real Question? Is This Last Book as Good as the Rest?
Back in 2019, I read the first book of the Tree of Life series by Olivia Newport, The Inn at Hidden Run. While I didn't dislike the entire book, it wasn't my favorite for reasons my review states pretty clearly, but I saw something in that book. I knew, deep down I knew that I'd love the Continue Reading
Sometimes the Greatest Truths Shine Best in Excellent Speculative Fiction
With a passion for great fiction for young people, Sara Shanning has several series to keep readers enthralled. From Biblical spec-fic, Steampunk, and Fantasy romance, Sara writes of light dimming darkness in her stories, many of which include angels--including an angel with amnesia! Listen in Continue Reading
5 Ways to Better Engage Your Readers
As an author, one of my favorite ways to learn how better to serve my readers is to read Dave Chesson's articles over at Kindlepreneur.com. This guy knows his stuff. He knows how to help authors find the readers who are looking for their books. It's a win-win for authors and readers. He's also the Continue Reading
A Beautiful Historical Romance Set in an Unusual Part of California
Author of the Chapparal Hearts series, Kathleen Denly talks about her series, the books, and the wonderful stories of San Diego during the Gold Rush era. Don't miss my review of Harmony on the Horizon. I hadn't read it as of this interview, but I did after it was over and wow.... Just Continue Reading
What Happened to the Little Mermaid?
It was just supposed to be an auction. You know, you go, you bid, you spend way too much money on something you don't know for sure you want, you go home, you have buyer's remorse for a few days, and then it hits you. It's yours. A beautiful feeling when you really wanted it. And I did. I Continue Reading
Book Club Capers: Part one
Chantel Reads All Day set up her 2022 Reading Challenge, and when she did, it sparked an idea for a year-long, interactive short story. So, welcome to Book Club Capers inspired by this reading challenge. Twelve book club members embark on a year of riddles or puzzles, desperate to get it right. Continue Reading
