Before I started writing my own books, I honestly didn’t really notice how books were formatted. There were little things I noticed, like pretty graphics, but I didn’t really pay much attention. I didn’t sit and examine them or anything like that–I just wanted to get back to the story.… Read the rest...
Category: Book Reviews
I wholly believe that reading good literature is one of the best ways to improve your writing. My childhood library didn’t stock Ms. McKillip’s books. If they had, I might have grown to be a better writer much earlier in my life.
I enjoyed reading other authors that were popular… Read the rest...
When people tell me that a book changed their life, I have to admit I’m always a little skeptical. But this time, the words came from a good friend, a friend whose judgment in books I absolutely trust. So when she suggested that I pick it up and give it… Read the rest...
Now and then, as I find new books to read, I encounter books that frustrate me. This can happen for a lot of reasons, but there’s nothing that frustrates me quite like a good story that suffers from poor execution. These result in books that, while featuring interesting plots and… Read the rest...
Several years ago, I moved from Illinois out to the very edge of North Carolina to settle into what would be me and my husband’s first home together. It was a cozy little apartment with ridiculously high rent, but it came with a few special benefits that weren’t the joy… Read the rest...
I’m a sucker for fantasy stories. Kings and castles, swords and sorcery, I’m there! Despite being a popular genre, though, I have a hard time finding books that really catch my interest. I don’t mind buying books, but only after they’ve proven themselves to me. I’m a big fan of… Read the rest...
My husband and I are big video game nerds. Big enough nerds that we’ve got Final Fantasy-themed wedding rings, and had matching action figures on a cake at our wedding. Sometimes this nerdiness spills over into other things, influencing everything from the decor in our house to what kind of… Read the rest...