Once again, I found myself tumbling into a curious reading theme in July. This time many of the books I picked up had troublesome buildings playing a key role in the story. From the possessed printing office of The Stranger Times to the dark demons haunting Gil's All-Fright Diner to the tragic event outside The Dakota in The Final Days … Continue reading July’s Reading Round-up: Location, Location, Location
On Hostages & Facing Fears
Hello Bloglandia!! Before anyone reaches for the phone to call the FBI, just note that I am not being held hostage, nor am holding anyone hostage. Which exactly what a hostage victim or a hostage taker would say, isn't it? But let's get to this post. So, after nearly two years of no vacations, I … Continue reading On Hostages & Facing Fears
Go on, read my books for free! No, really.
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia! That post title is no joke. There's a new way you can read my books for free. Well, okay, I better clarify this. I'm not dropping the price of all my books to zero cents. What kind of loony bird do you think I am. Wait, don't answer that. See, … Continue reading Go on, read my books for free! No, really.
Hit the Road, Jill – June’s Reading Round-up
Hello Book Fiends of Bloglandia! So, I managed to survive the heat wave in Portland...although I think the cats might have melted and portions of my garden are now "extra crispy". Monday's thermometers nearly burst their bulbs when we topped out at 116F (about 47C), which blasted away Sunday's 112F (45C) record, and made Saturday's … Continue reading Hit the Road, Jill – June’s Reading 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)
The Marvelous Bookstore Makeover (with Celebratory Discount)
Hello Bloglandia! (Note: I also ramble on about this in my latest Video Update at about the 8:45 mark, if you're interested in watching me get all giddy about shiny new things). If you ever visited my Payhip Bookstore, you might remember it as looking a bit...well, hideous. See, Payhip didn't make it easy to arrange … Continue reading The Marvelous Bookstore Makeover (with Celebratory Discount)
What’s With All the Cannibalism? (May’s Reading Round-up)
Hello Bloglandia! I don't know what happened this month, but somehow my reading turned a bit, um, "meaty." Which is odd as I tend to stick to a mostly meat-free diet. But, while my mouth was munching away on legumes and lettuce, my mind was munching away on flesh. Human flesh. With a side of … Continue reading What’s With All the Cannibalism? (May’s Reading Round-up)
Bribes, Bananas, and a Book Release Party (with Video)
Hello Cassie Black Fans of Bloglandia! Okay, I lied. There's no bananas in this email. I just couldn't resist the alliteration. But there is a bribe and it really is another release day. And I promise this will be the last one for a little while because this release brings the exciting conclusion of the … Continue reading Bribes, Bananas, and a Book Release Party (with Video)
Book Review: D (A Tale of Two Worlds by Michel Faber)
Hello Bloglandia! So back in late March/early April, I kind of sort of promised I'd start doing some video book reviews. Um...I did one (which you can see HERE, by the way). As I said in my latest writing update, April was a very weird month, so some plans got a bit waylaid. But, I'm … Continue reading Book Review: D (A Tale of Two Worlds by Michel Faber)
