Hello Bloglandia! Don't worry, despite the title, this post is not about dating advice. Instead, it's about Bookbub. Namely, how they're behaving in unexpected ways. A quick note before we begin: The memes in this post have nothing to do with the post's words...I just thought they were funny. For example... A Bit About the … Continue reading Someone’s Not Playing Hard to Get
My, What Big Books You Have…
Note: If you popped over here from my newsletter and the "Shiny Things" link didn't work for you (oops), here's the correct link (I hope). Hello Bloglandia! I like big books and I cannot lie... Sorry, couldn't resist. Anyway, this post is all about LARGE (or are they just big-boned) books, including the biggest, the longest, … Continue reading My, What Big Books You Have…
Feeling the Burn (Out) – September’s Writing Update
Happy Hump Day Bloglandia! How did September treat you? I have to say I'm a little jealous of those of you in the Southern Hemisphere who have just jumped into spring because I absolutely detest autumn. Still, after the brutal heat waves and wildfires in the Pacific Northwest this summer, the mucky rain and cooler … Continue reading Feeling the Burn (Out) – September’s Writing Update
Getting Stoned with Book Makers
Happy Hump Day Bloglandia! Now, before you think this post is about cannabis legalization, it's not. Sorry to disappoint. However, books do take you to all kinds of worlds of the imagination, so in a way, they are mind-altering. And it turns out, over the next few months, books might be just as tough to … Continue reading Getting Stoned with Book Makers
Going Medieval on Book Thieves
Happy Wednesday Bloglandia! So back in the Long Long Ago Times (aka "pre-pandemic") I used to take these things called "vacations." You may have heard of them. To prepare for these vacations, I would go through several mad rituals such as planning outfits (only to wear the same two things the entire trip), organizing toiletries … Continue reading Going Medieval on Book Thieves
Four Times the Fun for Fiction Friday
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia!! Just a quick post to make sure you're all set with reading material for the weekend, especially if you're in the US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. But don't worry, there's something for you no matter where you are because I believe EVERYONE across the globe should spend more time … Continue reading Four Times the Fun for Fiction Friday
Getting Lucky in Ireland
Dia dhuit Bloglandia! As you can tell from that Irish hello (I couldn't find the Irish word for Bloglandia, but I'm sure it involves an unfathomable combination of consonants), I'm celebrating St. Patrick's Day on the blog. And most of that celebrating involves sharing a few things with you to check out, because really, there's … Continue reading Getting Lucky in Ireland
Resources for Writers: Newsletter Ninja
Hello Writers of Bloglandia! It's time for another installment of the feature where I look at tools, tomes, and tips that might or might not help you along your author journey. If you missed how this feature started or want to check out the other resources I've covered so far, just click that link thingie … Continue reading Resources for Writers: Newsletter Ninja
February’s Reading Round-up (Oops)
(If you just got this post in your email...oops...I had the wrong graphic for the header...sorry) Hello Bloglandia, Finally, FINALLY a post in which I'm not talking about my books. Instead, it's time to take a peek at what I've managed to read this month. And I do mean "managed" because February was a tough … Continue reading February’s Reading Round-up (Oops)
Tammie Painter 