Books Read in 2021

For those curious what all I read in 2021. Below is the list. Favorites or potential rereads are marked with an asterisk as well as the date I finished them. I'm also going to give a little summary of my thoughts or opinions for each book. Enjoy! Rainbow Garden by Patricia St. John* 1/8/21 One … Continue reading Books Read in 2021 →

The Breaking of the Fellowship ~ The Writer’s Journey Part #7

While in earlier posts we discussed world-building, characters, and plot, this post is going to talk about relationships. While some of these aspects apply to all types, this is going to focus especially on romantic relationships in fiction. First thing, however. I am a Christian and do not write smut in my books. If I … Continue reading The Breaking of the Fellowship ~ The Writer’s Journey Part #7 →

The Wingfeather Saga Book Review

This series is probably my favorite read of 2021. Aside from the gorgeous covers and artwork, this series surprised me. I'd heard so much about it that I was interested in trying to read the first book, but in general, children's books don't usually entertain me. (Sorry, guess I grew up.) Good news, these books … Continue reading The Wingfeather Saga Book Review →

The City of Snow & Stars Book Review + Interview with Author

Trinia’s Gift is the ability to duplicate herself perfectly in mind and body yet, every time she uses it, she feels like she loses another piece of her soul. Her abusive and power-hungry father, Caderyn, wishes to exploit her gift to create an army that obeys his command and rebuild the Airgíd Empire that fell … Continue reading The City of Snow & Stars Book Review + Interview with Author →

Between Two Worlds Launch Day

Mid-June 2018. I had a brief, vivid dream that I texted my friend about the next morning, and she said I should turn it into a story. November, 2018, I took that story idea and wrote it into a novel, Between Two Worlds, during my first NaNoWriMo. February, 2019, I was accepted into the Wattpairs … Continue reading Between Two Worlds Launch Day →

First Leg ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 3

Long time no see! I've been crazy busy with editing my book and school and haven't had time to write the next installment, so I do apologize! But anyway. This is similar to the last post, which was talking about the importance of first lines. If you've missed the previous installment, you can read it … Continue reading First Leg ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 3 →

The Village Book Review + Interview with Author

The Village picks up where The Journey left off in a tale of community and compassion.With Marjorie’s wedding, the Thornes are happily settled in the welcoming village of Ceristen. Fred has steady employment, and even Gwenda is making friends. Other new arrivals, however, are finding it harder to adjust . . .Mordred Kenhelm has spent … Continue reading The Village Book Review + Interview with Author →

Publishing Announcement

As some of you may or may not know, I am getting published! My debut work, which is a historical fiction piece following the story of a Celtic slave girl searching for freedom in Rome, is to be published with New Degree Press in April 2021! Enid, a Celtic slave, dreams of freedom. Lucius, a … Continue reading Publishing Announcement →

Adorning the Dark ~ Book Review

“Those of us who write, who sing, who paint, must remember that to a child a song may glow like a nightlight in a scary bedroom. It may be the only thing holding back the monsters. That story may be the only beautiful, true thing that makes it through all the ugliness of a little … Continue reading Adorning the Dark ~ Book Review →

Becoming a Master Puppeteer — From Writer to Published Author

Writing is a long and complicated process. Most people think that you just have to sit at a table with a notebook and pen/pencil, or a typewriter, or a laptop and just word away the hours. And then get published. But in reality, it's so much more than that. I never realized how much work … Continue reading Becoming a Master Puppeteer — From Writer to Published Author →