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January 18, 2016
Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 1/18/2016 part 2
A Lady’s Vanishing Choices by Wareeze Woodson
A murder mystery and a little romance, Who can go wrong. This book was very good. I enjoyed it! Bethany had some hard times growing up but she finds love. This book was one I would tell my sister about. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*4/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 1/18/2016 part 1
I love the cover of this book. It was eye catching for me! This was a pretty good romance book. I don’t read too many romance books, I’m not sure about they sometimes. But this one was good. This book had a mixture of faith and romance and it was different than most books I read. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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January 16, 2016
Goodbye Traditional, Hello Indie (Part I)
I agree, even though I use a independent press. I’ve learned a lot from the experience though, and I do enjoy the people who I work with. I’m finding in the end, it comes down to choice and preference. What you are willing to do all the work on, what you might need help with. Sometimes a publisher can help and be a boon, sometimes they only get in the way.
In the end, you’re going to work just as hard either way.
By the way, shoutout to BigWorldNetwork for being an absolute pleasure to work with!
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I’ve begun the process of reclaiming my 6 traditionally published books and republishing them myself. I thought it might be useful to document my reasons, particularly for those writers dawdling at this fork in the publishing road, trying to decide which way to go.
I published through a small press, and I don’t want to give the impression that this was a bad deal or that the publisher did anything wrong. It was, in fact, a valuable learning experience, especially for a new author and one as clueless as I. A small press may be the perfect publishing solution for many authors, especially if the words “traditionally published” carry personal weight.
Before I dig in, it’s important to state that – with a few exceptions – this was my experience. It reflects my personality, expectations, and quirks. What worked for me might not work for you and visa-versa. In…
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 1/16/2016 part 8
The Stars Never Rise by Rachel Vincent
This book for me was very slow in the beginning, I almost quit reading it. But I really like Rachel Vincent and I have been a big fan of several other series she wrote so I stuck it out. I am glad I did. About half way through the book, it got interesting. I enjoyed it in the end but felt the pace in the beginning may turn some people away. My favorite character by far was Finn. I loved the idea that he is who he is and the way he is. If you read the book you will understand I don’t want to give anything away. I hope next book will have more of my favorite character in it. 3/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 1/16/2016 part 7
Snow Globe by Jeanne Skartsiaris
This story was pretty good. It was a feel good story for me. I wish there was more Paranormal elements in it but overall I enjoyed it. I would have loved the author to write much more about the psychic powers. But this is just my opinion. I loved the main character, Aja, and I enjoyed the her new friend Walker too. * I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 1/16/2016 part 6
Deep in the Hollow by Brandy Nacole
Jo had a mystery to uncover in this book. I enjoyed finding out what this was. I loved the story and I would read more form this author. What happed with Jo’s boyfriend? Why she to blame? This book made it fun for me to try to guess all these answers and many more before the author told me. I love that. * I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review* 5/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 1/16/2016 part 5
I did not read the first book in this series. This is a different way of telling the Wizard of OZ story but mermaids are in it. This was weird for me. I was confused but I love mermaids so I want to give this book a chance. I don’t think this is a series I will continue. * I received this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review* 3/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 1/16/2016 part 4
Twin Reflections by Elizabeth R. Joseph
I enjoyed this book. Twins are fun for me to read about. A mirror maze was also something new and fun to read in a story. This book had me wanting to find out more. I enjoyed the action and the characters were real to me. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 1/16/2016 part 3
Wow what a great book. A mystery and Australia in one book, I am in heaven. lol This book kept me wanting more and I loved it. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 5/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 1/16/2016 part 2
Travel Glasses by Chess Desalls
This book has some time travel in it and sometimes I am not a big fan of time travel in books. It can get very confusing if not written correctly. This book was ok for me. I followed along pretty well and it was interesting to see how the story progressed. * I received a copy of this book from a LibraryThing giveaway in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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