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January 14, 2022
Book Review: The 13th Zodiac (2021)
The 13th Zodiac: Book One (The 13th Zodiac #1) by L. Krauch
“White hair, and Eternity on her shoulder.”
This is the first book I’ve read by L. Krauch and it’s a strong start to what looks to be an awesome, fantastical series! I saw the recently released covers for the next books and they look fabulous, I must say. If this book is anything to go by, the next two will be just as steeped in mythology, world-building and heart.
GENERAL SPOILER WARNING
I’m not sure how much of this re...
Author Interviews Roundup
In case anyone missed any of the recent indie author interviews I’ve done, here is an updated list of all the interviews I’ve posted so far. Be sure to check these great authors out!
Author Interview: L.A. Wasielewski
Author Interview: Pedro Gabriel
Author Interview: L.L. Stephens
Author Interview: A. K. Ritchie
Author Interview: Amy Maltman
Author Interview: Luther Kross
Author Interview: Sinnamon Carnelian
Author Interview: Ciarán West
Author Interview: Mansur Hasib
Author Interview: Val Neil
Aut...
January 13, 2022
currently reading: check in
I read and reviewed a lot of kid’s books recently (see my review roundup!) and now I’m working my way through three wonderful books: Fear and Fury by Jamie Jackson, The 13th Zodiac by L. Krauch and The Hidden King by E.G. Radcliff. I’m really enjoying all three and I definitely recommend you check them out!
Synopses and links below 
The Hidden King (The Coming of Áed #1) by E.G. Radcliff – Hidden truths. Hidden power. Hidden destiny.
On the shores of a rusty sea, in the ...
January 10, 2022
Author Interview: L.A. Wasielewski
Be sure to check out The Alchemist on Amazon!
Interview:
1. Paperback, hardback, audiobook?
Up until recently, I preferred only paperback. There’s something so wonderful about holding it in your hands, sniffing that unique paperback smell (especially old ones!). I couldn’t read on a kindle for a very long time because it hurt my eyes, but with the new one we purchased a couple of years ago, it doesn’t seem to bother me as much anymore. Now I really like the ease of e-book, b...
January 9, 2022
Author Interviews Roundup
I have had the pleasure of interviewing some truly insightful, lovely and talented authors recently. If you haven’t had a chance to read these interviews, I encourage you to do so and be sure to check out their books! Some hidden gems in here for sure 
Author Interview: Pedro Gabriel
Author Interview: L.L. Stephens
Author Interview: A. K. Ritchie
Author Interview: Amy Maltman
Author Interview: Luther Kross
Author Interview: Sinnamon Carnelian
Author Interview: Ciarán West
Author Interview: Mansu...
January 8, 2022
Author Interview: Pedro Gabriel
Be sure to check out Ironcraft (Chronicles of Dumah) on Amazon!
1. Paperback, hardback, audiobook?
Paperback and Ebook. Hopefully, soon it will also be Hardback.
2. Pick a genre, any genre!
Fantasy, hands down. The more epic and “mythical”, the better.
3. What is the first book you remember reading?
The first book I remember reading out of my own volition was The Illiad.
4. What book shaped your childhood most?
Again, it was The Illiad. It was the ...
Author Interview: L.L. Stephens
Be sure to check out Sordaneon on Amazon!
Interview:
1. Paperback, hardback, audiobook?
I’m a visual person, so prefer reading books to listening to them. I want to see the words, delve into them, follow them and revel in their shapes. I also like to go back to previously read passages to see how they fit with something I just read, so for that reason alone I prefer paper books to digital. I buy more paperbacks because they’re generally less expensive!
2. Pick a genre,...
Review Roundup
CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEWS
The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear
My Triceratops Won’t Wash by Elwyn Tate
Love Is by Diane Adams
An Egg Is Quiet by Dianna Hutts Aston
A Stone Sat Still by Brendan Wenzel
Mermaids on Mars by Nancy Guettier
You Might Feel This by William Thomas Brumley | ✬poetry review✬
The words to say cannot be found
They have been locked away
I was so excited to get my hands on this collection of poetry that I devoured it in one sitting! Hard to pick a favourite poem honestly!
For those...
January 7, 2022
Author Interview: A. K. Ritchie
Be sure to check out After the Party by A. K. Ritchie on Amazon!
Interview:
1. Paperback, hardback, audiobook?
A little bit of everything, including ebooks! Hardcovers are my favourite to buy, but when reading, it doesn’t matter to me.
2. Pick a genre, any genre!
Contemporary Romance
3. What is the first book you remember reading?
The Upside Down Boy, I think that’s what it’s called. I can’t find anything about it online, but it was a book my dad’s parents read to him...
January 1, 2022
Author Interview: Amy Maltman
Be sure to check out Amy Maltman’s books on Amazon!
Interview:
1. Paperback, hardback, audiobook?
I prefer paperbacks, but I’m forced to read e-books because my hands cramp and spasm if I try to hold a book. My Kindle and Kobo cases have built-in stands. I’ve always found hardbacks too cumbersome. (*ducks head and hides*)
2. Pick a genre, any genre!
Just one? That’s mean! I guess it’s a tie between epic fantasy and murder thrillers. Is that cheating?
3. What ...
