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July 1, 2016
Chronicle Worlds: Feyland
Something happened to me this week. It’s a change I knew was going to happen, but when it did it still left me amazed by the event. A short story I submitted last summer, for a chance at being included in an anthology, is now published. I’ve known for a few months this was going to happen, but now with the moment here, I’m spinning with awe. I received an email from goodreads Wednesday morning notifying me that my profile is now an author’s profile. An authors profile. The originating author...
March 2, 2016
Book Review: Horizon
Book Review: Horizon by: Carol Davis
I give this book three out of five stars for being entertaining, taking me to a new alien place, and presenting complex social ideas about race, government, and failure in a manner still appropriate for a YA audience.
What I liked about the book:
1. The world building was really well done. I liked how the foreign planet was strange but still tangible. There’s a nice climactic construction and it impacts adaptations in the native sentient beings. I liked t...
February 29, 2016
Book Review: The Fire Mages Daughter
Book Review: The Fire Mages Daughter (A Part of the Brightmoon Annals) by: Pauline M. Ross
I give this book three out of five stars for being an entertaining read with competing magic systems and atypical representations of women in power and leadership positions.
What I like about the book:
1) Ross has a consistent style with ideas that construct vivid cultures, magic, and fantastical societies. I can count on this author for breathing new life into old ideas or showcasing things new and di...
February 25, 2016
Book Review: Poe
Book Review Poe by: J. Lincoln Fenn
I give this book five out of five stars, and I need to remember to not read J. Lincoln Fenn’s work when I’m home alone. This book was awesomely scary, laugh out loud funny, and touching in unexpected ways. The characters are strong and relatable. The plot had interesting twists that made the read enjoyable and hard to put down.
What I loved about this book:
The humor, I never expected this book to make me laugh as much as it did. For me any book of the ho...February 4, 2016
Book Review: The Fire Mages
The Fire Mages by: Pauline M. Ross
I gave this three out of five stars for a lovely fantasy world, a well defined magic system, and a plot that pulled me through from start to finish.
What I liked:
1) The magic system. It has layers and levels of mysteries. Most of the magical things were defined through the action of the story or in bits of exposition as needed. For the amount of magical material it is a feat that readers are spared from lengthy info dumps. I especially loved the library an...
February 2, 2016
Book Review: Time Heist (Firstborn Saga #1)
Time Heist (Firstborn Saga #1) by: Anthony Vicino
I gave this four out of five stars for the break neck pace of an action movie, the beautiful language of a beloved classic, and the vivid imagery I wish existed in more contemporary works of this genre.
What I liked:
1) The characters, each one was full of hidden surprises that were just as intriguing as the plot of the book. In the beginning most are sketched together and appear very typical to the crime-thriller genre, they evolve and trans...
January 4, 2016
Book Review: Radiance (Wraith Kings, Volume 1)
Radiance (Wraith Kings, Volume 1) by: Grace Draven
I give this book four out of five stars for a beautifully constructed romance, an authentic and engaging fantasy realm, and well done plot pacing. I audio binged my way through this book, and was upset to discover I have to wait to binge on the second book.
What I liked:
1) The fantastic execution of the plot of two royals from opposing worlds being married off as part of a treaty and falling in love. Ildiko and Brishen come to terms with th...
November 3, 2015
New Ap to me: Bloglovin’
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I spent the afternoon with my friend Shelly N. yesterday. We talked about all kinds of things but she showed me this bloglovin’ application. Shelly likened it to a Facebook for all the blogs she follows. I checked it out, and I agree with her. It’s kinda cool to see a scrolling list of blogs, and be able to categorize them out into various topics. The application & website are free. You can check out the bloglovin’ website HE...
October 31, 2015
Book Review: The Magic Mines of Asharim
Book Review: The Magic Mines of Asharim By: Pauline M. Ross
I give this book four out of five stars for it’s witty and flawed heroine, the authors talent in creating a foreign yet relatable world, and lovely new creatures who are more than just part of the setting.
Things I liked about the book:
1) The magic and fantastical creatures, especially the flickers. They played an important role in the story and they added a great deal to the setting. I liked how the heroine came into some of her m...
