A Cool Idea Just Doesn't Cut It
I've been hanging out (online) with writers a lot, and I hear them talking about this awesome idea they have for a story or a unique twist that will make...
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Fantasy Assassins Reading List
Welcome to The Ultimate Fantasy Assassins Reading List for Book Lovers If you love fantasy assassins as much as I do, you’ll probably be looking for more assassin fantasy books...
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Book Review: The Sons of Brabant by Michael Bolan
It's Book Review Wednesday, and boy do I have a treat for you! This is one of the VERY FEW books I've ever rated as 5 stars, and it's a...
Writing Has Taught Me to Be Prepared
It's always easier to get things done if you have an idea of what you're trying to do! There are a lot of writers that write by the "seat of...
Book Review: Fatal 48 by Kassandra Lamb
Today I'm stepping out of my comfort zone and reviewing a book set in the real world--a murder mystery book that is part of a series. FATAL FORTY-EIGHT, A Kate...
Yet Another Great Reason to Love Being a Writer
Not too long ago, I wrote a post talking about the benefits of reading fiction on your brain and mental health. Now it turns out that reading isn't the only...
Book Review: The Dockland Kingslayer by V.C. Remus
For today's book, we're headed into the world of Steampunk--one of my favorites, but one of the hardest to do right! The Dockland Kingslayer After witnessing the wrongful execution of...
The Reader Problems Book Tag Post
I was tagged by my good friend at Coffee2Words, so Challenge Accepted! You have 20,000 books on your TBR. How in the world do you decide what to read next?...
Writing Has Taught Me Focus
There are a few people lucky enough to spend their entire work day doing what they love. Whether it's building computer components, racing sports cars, or writing fiction, those people...
Things are Not as they Appear
Just because we think of something one way, that doesn't mean it is that way! Think about our perception of Nazi Germany from World War II. We see Hitler and...
Book Review: The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality by Gahan Hanmer
Today is going to be a different sort of Friday, as I'm doing a book review instead of a blog post. Have no fear: Friday's post will be up tomorrow…...
Book Review: Everflame by Dylan Lee Peters
It's Book Review Wednesday, my very favoritist day of the week! Today's book is an unusual one, involving talking bears, evil humans, and the fate of the universe… Everflame Long...
Writing Has Taught Me to Accept My Decisions
It can be pretty tough to make choices, especially big ones that will affect your future or that of your children! As a (fairly new) parent, I've had to make...
Book Review: Lifemaker by Dean Wilson
It's Bonus Book Review Saturday, and today we're going way off the beaten path with a steampunk novel. It's the Part 2 to Hopebreaker, a book I reviewed a few...
The Most Important Rules for a Happy Life
An article from The Open Mind popped up on my Facebook feed the other day, listing the Dalai Lama's 18 Rules of Living. These are all rules meant to help...
Book Review: Falcon's Eye by Surya Vaidyanathan
For today's Book Review Wednesday, we're going for some old school high fantasy, complete with the lost princess and the secret magical powers. Sounds cliché, but surprisingly good! The Falcon's...
Writing Has Taught Me Money Management
This may sound like a bit of a leap, but it's ABSOLUTELY not! I started my career as a freelance writer while working as a teacher. I had classes in...