S.A. Shaffer writes what some would call "classic steampunk" adventure, but as we discussed in the opening of our episode, that genre has shifted since the days of Jules Verne. So while his books fit the classic definition of the genre, he classifies them as "sci-fi/fantasy" to ensure readers find Continue Reading
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You’re Going to Love the Unique Story Behind this Historical Romance
A new author to me, Valerie Fraser Luesse writes brilliant historical Southern romance with a unique perspective and delightful story ideas. We chatted about where she gets her ideas, how her role as Senior Travel Editor for Southern Living Magazine gives her fun insights into books, and all from Continue Reading
Two Wars, Two Perspectives, One Chance at Life and Love
Look, I expected to like this book. I mean, who wouldn't? J'nell Ciesielski wrote it! It was bound to be fabulous. Still, I hadn't read the synopsis before I requested a review copy, and wow... Not only do we have a Russian princess, we have a Scottish Marquis! Wait, what? Yeah. It's a Continue Reading
Middle-Grade Books Are Fun, & Kids Need Great Books, Too
Personally, I think middle-grade books are highly underrated by adult readers, but kids are smart enough to know how awesome they are, and Christy Hoss has a fun series for us. If you doubt my opinions on middle-grade books, I give you Narnia. Christy, however, gives you a fabulous rag-tag, Continue Reading
What if a Bestselling Author Let You Write in Her Fictional World?
Fans of Susan May Warren who want more from those worlds will be delighted to learn their dreams are coming true thanks to new authors like Rachel D. Russell. Writing in the world of Deep Haven from a couple of Susan May Warren's series, Rachel and a couple of other authors bring us new looks and Continue Reading
What on Earth Does Mental Health Have to do with Love and Romance?
With the release of her latest book, Anchor My Heart, Sara Beth Williams talks about how mental illness plays a role in her most recent second chance book. For the record, Sara Beth doesn't write rom-coms. Thought you oughtta know. We also went on a fan-girl gush over J'nell Ciesielski and a few Continue Reading
I Think You’ll Gasp at Guilty Party in the Great Slipper Caper
Today is DAY 6 of the release fun for the first book in the Ever After Mysteries, The Last Gasp. I’m extra excited because it’s my book! To celebrate the release, all the Ever After authors are doing a short blog hop, complete with a mini-mystery and prizes. We're trying to discover who stole the Continue Reading
Is This Author Harnessing the Power of Youthful Passion?
I'd never heard of Matt (not Mike!) Mikalatos before receiving information about his Sunlit Lands series, but wow! The premise of the series is amazing, and the reason he wrote them is even better. A prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction, Matt Mikalatos brings over two decades of Continue Reading
The New Bookstrings Series and Spines & Leaves Release
The idea came to me while on vacation a few years ago. I wanted to write a series of books about bookstores—not a single bookstore and multiple books about that, but about multiple bookstores in small towns across America. My problem? I didn't know what the point would be. What connected those Continue Reading
This Unique New Book Will Excite You about Politics Again
When you meet a new friend at a murder, you know you've made a friend for life--or death. Today's guest, Dave Milbrandt, and I met at an interactive murder mystery fundraiser and I immediately wanted to know more about his Jim Mitchell series. I reviewed the third in that series back then, but Continue Reading
A Declaration of His Dependence: a short story
Hello! If you’re here because you’re a regular reader or subscriber to my blog, well thank you! If you came through via some social media link, I hope you'll take a moment to sign up for my newsletter. I have semi-weekly free books (most of the time), semi-weekly free episodes of my serial Continue Reading
Ready for a Crazy Ride in an Interview about Four Fabulous Books?
This week we're talking to one of the most entertaining, gracious, and inspiring authors out there, Bethany Turner! Think I'm joking? Not only did Bethany allow me to tell the story of how I didn't like her first book, but she also let me put her on the spot and allowed me to ask her if she thought Continue Reading
