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
Because Your To-Read List Isn’t Long Enough….
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia, Just a very quick post this week because I can't resist overwhelming your to-read list. First up.... It's a Box Set Sale! In late June, Bookbub selected my Osteria Chronicles Box Set for one of their featured deals. Because of this, the collection will be discounted to 99c (USD, CAD, GBP, … Continue reading Because Your To-Read List Isn’t Long Enough….
(REPOST) Book Review: Hoard It All Before — Jonathan Pongratz
Happy Tuesday Everyone! Just a quick pop into Bloglandia for me today to share some recent praise thrown at my new book Hoard It All Before. I was a little nervous about this review because Mr. Pongratz rarely holds back when a book doesn't work, when the characters are dull, or when the plot is … Continue reading (REPOST) Book Review: Hoard It All Before — Jonathan Pongratz
Could I Interest You in Some Dragon Samples?
Hello Bloglandia! I've got a little treat for you.... A sample chapter from Hoard It All Before! Yep, just like one of those pesky peddlers lurking at the ends of Costco aisles, I'm handing out samples in an attempt to lure you in and get you hooked on my product. Thankfully, my samples won't leave … Continue reading Could I Interest You in Some Dragon Samples?
Refusing to Give Up
Hello Bloglandia! Yes, I'm a few days late with this week's post, but it's been a crazy wacky week...more on a bit of what that was all about at the end. Now, that post title might lead you to believe this is a self-motivation type post or some feel-good piece about not letting the bastards … Continue reading Refusing to Give Up
So, How’s That NaNoWriMo Going?
Happy Saturday, Bloglandia!! Okay, writers...how are you doing with your NaNo goals? Of course, if you're nearing the finish line, you're probably not wasting time reading blogs, so why did I even ask? But if you're not furiously cranking out words, have you finished NaNoWriMo? Or did you call it quits? Just remember, there's no … Continue reading So, How’s That NaNoWriMo Going?
The Circus of Unusual Creatures Cringe-Worthy Cover Creation
Happy Thursday Bloglandia!! As a few of you know, I've been cobbling together a new humorous fantasy cozy mystery series that started out as a very serious stand alone historical novel without a lick of mystery. But more on that wacky journey some other time. The first book of the new series is thisclose to … Continue reading The Circus of Unusual Creatures Cringe-Worthy Cover Creation
Getting Double Booked in August (Writing Round-Up)
Hello Bloglandia! I almost didn't get around to doing a video update this month (hey, who just cheered?!). But in the nick of time, I threw myself in front of the camera phone and recorded a writing update. If you prefer a just-the-basics update, you'll find that below along with my sales stats from August. … Continue reading Getting Double Booked in August (Writing Round-Up)
Cat Chess Anyone? A Melee of Mages (Book Review)
Hello Humor-Seeking Humans! It book review time, and I know I'm a bit early for my monthly reading round up (the official one is coming next week), but I'm also a bit late with this review as I read the book way back in early May. Yes, it's a bit of time paradox! Anyway, A … Continue reading Cat Chess Anyone? A Melee of Mages (Book Review)
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