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#IGAuthorLifeJan – DAY 15 – A Book and a Mug
Posted on January 15, 2017 Leave a Comment
#IGAuthorLifeJan – DAY 15 – A Book and a Mug Truthfully, the devil in me wanted to post a mugshot, but I have yet to be tossed in jail, so I was lacking in that department. Goals . . . perhaps I should add it to the Vision Board thing. Anyway, I took a photo […]
Ultimate Reading list for Summer
Posted on June 4, 2016 Leave a Comment
I am a book addict. I love the multitude of stories, the feel of the paper, the weight of a novel – everything. And I read – ALL THE TIME. I also snoop all the time when it comes to books, so I’m always stumbling across novels that grab me by accident. Recently, I taught […]
Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Maas
Posted on May 19, 2015 Leave a Comment
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah Maas So, I’m gonna preface this by saying that I would not put this book ANYWHERE near a teen shelf. This is solidly New Adult, which is 17 / 18+ – basically a heavy duty (HEAVY DUTY) PG-13, more likely soft R rating. But here’s the […]
Finding a character’s voice
Posted on January 7, 2014 4 Comments
Ever read a great story, but you just can’t seem to stay glued to the book? Ever watch a thrilling movie, but just can’t get into the actor? Often times it is because the character doesn’t fully come to life, and that is almost always because of one missing piece: Voice. Writing for “voice” is […]
BOOK REVIEW: SHADOW AND BONE
Posted on October 9, 2012 4 Comments
SHADOW AND BONE by LEIGH BARDUGO When I was a child, my grandmother used to make the most decadent, velvet smooth chocolate sauce in the world. I remember pouring it generously over vanilla bean ice cream and watching it turn the snowy mounds into a river of milky goodness. The best part was always dragging […]
Cape Cod Scribe 