Writer – Reader – Christ Follower
My first read from Sharon Hinck will not be my last. This fantastical reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph is storytelling at its best. Dream of Kings pulls you into a vivid world of betrayal, political intrigue, and struggles of faith with characters that spring up from the page. As the dream teller, Jolan,… Continue reading Dream of Kings by Sharon Hinck
Sandra has done it again. I fell in love with Sandra Byrd's gothic romance series, Daughters of Hampshire. Her newest novel, Heirlooms, is different, but just as good. Heirlooms is a contemporary, split-time novel that brings together three generations of women in two different families. The novel touches on caring for widows and foreigners, as… Continue reading Heirlooms by Sandra Byrd
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you likely saw my live updates during my trip to Atlantic City for Realm Makers. In the moment, I couldn't reflect much. It was a busy time! Non-stop in a lot of ways. I came back home completely exhausted and had to head back to work, so… Continue reading My First Writers Conference: Realm Makers 2022
L.G. (Laura) graciously agreed to answer a few questions for us. Here's what she has to say!
Earlier this year I read Oathbound, and Victoria McCombs immediately got added to my "read more books by this author" list! I am patiently(?) waiting for book two of The Royal Rose Chronicles, but McCombs has more in store for her readers! She was gracious enough to answer a few questions for us. 1) What… Continue reading Victoria McCombs: Author Q&A
Move over Pirates of the Caribbean! I think I have a new favorite pirate tale! Victoria McCombs's Oathbound is the first book in her new series The Royal Rose Chronicles, and it is an excellent start! I was drawn in from the very beginning by the main characters, Emme and Arn, a girl who wants nothing to… Continue reading Oathbound by Victoria McCombs
"One need not be a chamber to be haunted..." McCary’s psychological thriller is a wonderful blend of family drama and supernatural suspense. After a difficult delivery, Charlotte and her husband bring home their new baby girl. But something is different. Charlotte’s nightmares are seeping into her waking hours as she catches images at the edges… Continue reading That Pale Host by L. G. McCary
I've heard many times that there is no magic formula for writing a novel. There may not be a formula, but there's definitely a pattern that good novels follow. In Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, Jessica Brody walks us through the 15 "beats" of a well-written novel. These beats, or plot points, can be… Continue reading Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
I normally review books in a series one-by-one. Even if they're all published, that's the norm for me. Not so with this series. Why? It's AMAZING! I didn't want to take the time to try to sort through what I thought about it. I just wanted to keep reading! It has been quite a while… Continue reading The Weaver Trilogy by Lindsay A. Franklin
The Prince of Spies, book 3 of Camden's Hope & Glory series, is the best in the series! This novel follows Delacroix sibling Luke and his star-crossed romance with Marianne. Unlike the romances in the other two novels in the series, Luke and Marianne are more evenly matched in their personalities, but circumstances threaten to keep… Continue reading The Prince of Spies by Elizabeth Camden
For today's New Release, author T. E. Price tells us about her newest book, Take Flight. This sophomore novel was released on 6/15/21, published by Morgan James Publishing. Tell us a little about your novel.Hallie McClain’s struggle with fight-or-flight has become real as her life spirals out of control. After a brush with death at… Continue reading New Release: Take Flight
The second novel of Camden's Hope and Glory series, A Gilded Lady follows Caroline, the younger sister of Gray, the male lead of The Spice King. We met Caroline in the first novel, and her characterization is well-continued here. Especially her loyalty to her brother, Luke. The new addition is Nathaniel. He's been assigned to… Continue reading A Gilded Lady by Elizabeth Camden
Jess Boudreaux 