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Book Review: Playing for Keeps: Tales from the Thirsty Meeple #4
This extremely satisfying story was the perfect ender for the Tales of the Thirsty Meeple series (although the author does mention, at the back of the book, to expect more soon!)
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Book Review: Turn of the Cards: Tales From the Thirsty Meeple #3
I remembered Karl from the previous Tales, where he'd gotten himself into BIG trouble thanks to his hot, uncontrollable temper. I had formed quite a harsh opinion of Karl by the end of…
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Book Review: A Born Angel
A Born Angel by Jenn A. Morales My rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s clear the author put a lot of thought into worldbuilding and character development. From the first pages of the…
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Book Review: Food Instagram: Identity, Influence, and Negotiation
Food Instagram: Identity, Influence, and Negotiation by Emily J. H. Contois My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’ll admit the attractive cover lured me in. I’m an ineffectual Instagrammer and thought I’d learn…
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Book Review: The Heroine’s Journey
I just finished the book. I'm feeling enlightened, and much more knowledgeable about myths and archetypes.
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Book Review: Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook: 290 Fresh Recipes for Eating with the Seasons
If you grow your own food, are a canner/preserver, or enjoy purchasing local fresh produce, this book will harmonize with your way of life, whether you are Amish or not.
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Book Review: The Carnivore Code Cookbook
I'm an open-minded person who will usually come around to a new point of view if I've been given compelling reasons to do so, and my own personal research harmonizes. But sometimes, a…
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Book Review: The Sun Is Also a Star
I devoured this book in two sittings. The 'what happens next' factor is SO strong that I had no choice in the matter.
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Book Review: You’re Welcome, Universe
You’re Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner My rating: 4 of 5 stars Julia is a rebellious, troubled teenager with one passion in her life: Street art. Graffiti. She spends most of her time…
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Book Review: Girl Gone Viral
Girl Gone Viral by Arvin Ahmadi My rating: 3 of 5 stars Well, let’s get the comparison out of the way first – I’m calling this one a mashup of Ready, Player One…
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Burgess: A Poem
Usually my poetry is written ABAB Rhyme Scheme, but after taking this photo, I was inspired to try something more free-form. I like the results and hope you do too.
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Book Review: The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water
Having previously read The Words Between Us, I knew I'd be reading The Girl that Could Breathe Underwater before I even looked at the synopsis. I wanted another beautifully crafted Erin Bartels story,…
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Book Review: Best Recipes from the Farmer’s Wife Cookbook
Were you lucky enough to inherit your family's recipes? Or perhaps you didn't but are searching for your own foodie connection to the past. Either way, this collection of recipes from The Farmer's…
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Book Review: The Emily Dickinson Cookbook
I'm one of those people that reads cookbooks for fun. Yes, I also cook from them but they are delightful entertainment even when I'm not in the kitchen. I'm also a literary sort…
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Book Review: Empty Cradle: Shiloh in the Circle
Empty Cradle: Shiloh in the Circle by Emmy Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Most of the books I’ve read that deal with shapeshifters present their shifters as uniformly confident, enigmatic, powerful,…
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Book Review: Happily Ever After Rescue Team: Agents of H.E.A.R.T.
What if you could make wishes and have them granted by fairytale princesses who leap out from the pages of a magical book? What could possibly go wrong?
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Book Review: Defy or Defend
By far my favorite of the Delightfully Deadly series! I gobbled this one up in no time and could easily have spent another two wacky weeks with the Supernatural and Spy Sets.
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Book Review: The Play’s the Thing (and how to write it)
One fine morning I had a brainstorm of an idea for a story plot, but the more I worked on it, it started to feel like something that should be presented in the…
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Book Review: In Defense of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial
The subject matter is compelling, as it affects the lives of every woman who’s ever lived since the first witch was born. As a woman who’s experienced her unfair share of oppression, I…
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Santa and the Region Crossing
This is a reprint of a story I wrote for Prim Perfect, issue #38 in December, 2011. Happy 10th anniversary, little story!
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Book Review: Gender Pioneers: A Celebration of Transgender, Non-Binary and Intersex Icons
I'm not sure I'd title this book a 'celebration'. To me it's more a 'recognition' of transgender, non-binary and intersex people that you may not have heard about before.
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Book Review: Rolling the Dice: Tales of the Thirsty Meeple #2
Andrea - Andi for short - is a legal professional who's just reached the first anniversary of becoming a widow. Her therapist has advised her to start trying to get out and socialize…
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Book Review: Rebel Girls: Climate Warriors
Rebel Girls Climate Warriors: 25 Tales of Women Who Protect the Earth by Rebel Girls My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read Rebel Girls: Climate Warriors in one sitting. I kept telling…
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Book Review: Just Right Jillian
Just Right Jillian by Nicole D. Collier My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jillian is a smart, talented 5th grader. She’s got loving, supportive parents, a teacher who really cares, some good friends,…
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Book Review: Dessert Can Save the World
Dessert Can Save the World: Lessons, Secrets, and Recipes for a Stubbornly Joyful Existence by Christina TosiMy rating: 3 of 5 stars If you’re expecting a cookbook, you’re in for a surprise. Sure,…
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Book Review: The Love Game: Tales from The Thirsty Meeple #1
The Love Game by Sheryl Nantus My rating: 4 of 5 stars This quick-read short story serves as our introduction to the author’s new series, “Tales from The Thirsty Meeple”. You may be…
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Book Review: Poison or Protect
Poison or Protect by Gail Carriger My rating: 4 of 5 stars “After four marriages, and four deaths, she had everything in life a woman might desire: titled position, swollen coffers, the freedom…
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Good News for Second Life Readers, Writers, and RPG Fans
I've received a press release that has me really excited. As an author who's also a long-time resident of Second Life, I'm always interested in the various ways literature is enjoyed in-world. A…
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Book Review: Lying to Children
Lying to Children by Alex Shahla My rating: 3 of 5 stars I wasn’t sure what I was getting into here, but I liked the title of the book – that probably says…
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Why Should I Pre-Order A Book?
If you’ve been reading my book reviews, odds are that some of the books sound interesting, and you’d like to buy a copy. But when you hop over to Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes &…
