Hello Book Nerds of Bloglandia! Okay, I know some of the followers of this blog are complete book addicts. Which means, if you're like me, you've got a To Read List that's nearly as long as the world's longest fingernails (that's over 42 feet, by the way... cringe fact of the day). Which also means … Continue reading Do You Hang Out With Old Friends? (Re-Reading Books)
Do You Believe in (Book) Magic? – Cover Reveal & Sample
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia! The past several weeks have been a crazy writing time of feeling the usual holiday frazzle, of getting things all in order for the release of Fangs a Million while also getting things ready for the release of another book (more on that in a tick), while also writing a … Continue reading Do You Believe in (Book) Magic? – Cover Reveal & Sample
Some Zombie Owls for the Book Nerds, Perhaps?
Hello Book Nerds of Bloglandia! After the disastrous state things were in last week on my writing desk, it's time to get going on something new I had planned for the blog this year. Or rather, something old. Those of you who've been scrolling through my posts for a while (probably in search of cat … Continue reading Some Zombie Owls for the Book Nerds, Perhaps?
My Good Intentions Are Around Here Somewhere
Happy New Year Bloglandia! Okay, I did have good intentions of starting this blog in a new direction for the new year. But then this happened.... And because I doubt I have many archaeologists following this blog, let me explain what you're seeing in that midden heap formerly known as my desk. All that … Continue reading My Good Intentions Are Around Here Somewhere
A “Top Books of 2022” List with a Twist : )
Hello Book Fiends of Bloglandia! It's that time of year when everywhere you turn you're fighting back yet another Top Whatever of 2022 List. These are sometimes filled with stories about news items you thought happened five years ago, recipes you still haven't bothered to try, and celebrity foibles that make you question the state … Continue reading A “Top Books of 2022” List with a Twist : )
The Dragon Detective Sleuths Again! (NEW BOOK RELEASE & 99c SALE)
Hello Book (and Dragon) Lovers of Bloglandia! I feel sorry for all the book retailers out there because today, they've just had a dragon land on their shelves. That's right, today is Release Day for Fangs a Million, the third book in my Circus of Unusual Creatures series that features Duncan, Deadliest Dragon in the West... … Continue reading The Dragon Detective Sleuths Again! (NEW BOOK RELEASE & 99c SALE)
Have You Ever Wanted to Take a Dragon on a Test Drive?
Hello Book (and Dragon) Lovers of Bloglandia! So, I've got a book coming out pretty darn soon...next week, in fact. Yes, that means this post and next week's posts are going to be brimming over with self-promotion and "buy my book" messages. Sorry. These things happen in an author blog. But this week's post is … Continue reading Have You Ever Wanted to Take a Dragon on a Test Drive?
November’s Top Three Reads: Hilarious Gods, Magic Kingdoms, and Hipster Noir
Hello Book Fiends of Bloglandia! Wow, November was an absolute roller coaster of reading. I'd read an amazing book, then a horrible book. An interesting book, then a brain-numbingly dull book. Two fabulous books in a row, then two books that were truly horrible. And when I say horrible, I mean HORRIBLE. Knowing the work … Continue reading November’s Top Three Reads: Hilarious Gods, Magic Kingdoms, and Hipster Noir
July’s Top Reads: Spiders, Murders, and Monkeys
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia! Boy oh boy was July a mixed bag of reading. There were some true standouts (below), some that were "almost" terrific, and a couple that had me wanting to rip my hair out. Those two would be How to Solve A Murder (which should have been titled, How to Blather … Continue reading July’s Top Reads: Spiders, Murders, and Monkeys