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Book Review: Poo and Order
A crime has been committed in Mrs. McPoodles rose garden! There's poop on the roses!
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Book Review: Hypocrisy vs. Mysticism, Wisdom, and Morality
Automatic writing has fascinated me since the 80's, when I knew a woman who claimed to do it. She never produced proof, though. But Author Linda Meris not only produces proof, she does…
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POLICY CHANGE: My Book Reviews
For many years I've reviewed books upon request, for free. I've enjoyed helping authors improve their book's visibility and rankings with my reviews. But I am also an author. And while I've been…
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Book Review: Feral and Hysterical
I nabbed this book off the "New Releases" shelf at my local library, for the superficial reason that it had a very cool cover. But when I peeked inside, I knew I had…
- Book Reviews, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Humor, Magical Realm, New Adult, Young Adult
Book Review: My Imaginary Mary
As a fan of irreverent historical fiction, I enjoyed the television series My Lady Jane immensely. Recently, I needed to be told by a friend that a book series existed, called the "Lady…
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Book Review: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Having recently read the Scheherazade story and art collection Albert Seligman put together, I knew that Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves would be a treat. And it was!
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Book Review: The Sea Traveler’s Companion
For those who enjoy a rousing pirate adventure on the high seas, The Sea Traveler's Companion certainly delivers. There's plenty of action, interesting characters, and exotic locations in this tale.
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Book Review: Susie’s Day at the Farm
Such a cute, upbeat, uncomplicated book! I felt like I'd taken a trip to the farm myself.
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Book Review: The Enchanted Horse: A Tale from the Arabian Nights
This beautiful book tells the story of The Enchanted Horse, one of the ancient tales of the Arabian Nights. Every page tells just a little of the story, since it shares the space…
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Book Review: Emma, Polar Bear
Emma, Polar Bear is a charming book that any child will love. Children with active imaginations will especially get into Emma's eventful journey towards breakfast.
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Book Review: Scheherazade – A Tale From the Arabian Nights
I'm happy to have this beautiful book on my shelves, er, well, desktop. I just can't put it away quite yet. Ask yourself if you are in need of some eye candy, and…
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Book Review: The Night Girl
The Night Girl by James Bow My rating: 5 of 5 stars When author James Bow offered me a copy of The Night Girl, he described it as a “story about a young…
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Lower Sodium Pork and Beans (Yes Really!)
Here's my latest success on low-sodium alternatives. I followed Lanyap Cookery's recipe, but made a couple of changes
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The Perfect Book to Celebrate Bad Poetry Day?
Yep, today is Bad Poetry Day. I chose today to release my own book of poetry because that’s how my sense of humor works. Anyway, it is now LIVE and you can buy…
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Book Review The Story of Oog: A New Thinker’s Guide to the Forest
The Story of Oog: A New Thinker’s Guide to the Forest by Len Vlahos claims to be "for readers of Monty Python, Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, John Green".
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Book Review: Breath Warmth & Dream
Breath, Warmth, and Dream by Zig Zag Claybourne My rating: 5 of 5 stars Is your brain weary of fast-paced books with overly clever twists and edgy personalities? They can be fun, but…
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Kick Off Your Shoes and Celebrate!
As goes the foot, so goes the brain?
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Juniper says, “See you in September!”
Order now, be surprised and delighted when it drops!
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Smashwords July Summer/Winter Sale
All of July, all of my books are on sale (and some are free!)
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Book Review: I See You’ve Called In Dead
I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney My rating: 5 of 5 stars This excellent story feels like it’s got multiple personalities. It’s part Dave Barry-ish snark, part Douglas Adams style…
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Book Review: BEELITZ-HEILSTÄTTEN: Where Ghosts Never Die
BEELITZ-HEILSTÄTTEN: Where Ghosts Never Die by Marina Osipova My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a huge departure from my usual reading choices, so my review comes from that standpoint. I don’t…
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Parlor Poetry Ready for Preorder
Discover the curious and innovative Victorians and marvel at their inventions and discoveries, fashions and fads, along with more than a few peculiar habits and beliefs in Parlor Poetry: A Victorian Versification Abecedary.
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Book Review: Just One Damned Thing After Another
If you've ever considered a career as a historian but worry that it might be too dusty, boring, and academic for your snarky personality, there's hope for you. The deliberately-dull name of St…
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Book Review: Shadows in Chinatown
I quite enjoy historical fiction novels. When they are well done, it's as if I've been given my own time travel machine. Shadows in Chinatown transported me back to 1886, where Miss Karine…
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Creepy Walnut Faces
Welcome to my little Pop-Up Art Exhibit!
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If you could talk to a publisher… oh wait, now you can. Opinions wanted!
The founder of a new publishing platform is hoping for lots of input on a survey created to help better understand what readers and writers want from publishers.
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Foraging, Farm Life, and Asparagus Soup
You know I love foraging. Out behind the back yard, beside the path leading along the creek to the woods, there’s an asparagus patch. Kurt the landlord says it’s probably 50 years old…
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Book Review: Immortal Consequences
Immortal Consequences by I.V. Marie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Debut author I.V. Marie’s novel has cover and page edge art that brought my tomescrolling (that’s doomscrolling for bookworms, I made it…
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Wuthering Rewrites – The Fantasy Faire Workshop Chatlog
The full chatlog from the "Wuthering Rewrites" Mashup Workshop at Fantasy Faire 2025 in Second Life.
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Book Review: When Did the Statue of Liberty Turn Green?
Many years ago, I spent a year living in New Jersey. Every weekend I'd take the train into New York City and go exploring. But a year's worth of explorations is simply not…
