Lin Ryals's Blog, page 14

Author Interview with Stefan Plesoianu

How long does it take you to write a book? It really depends. At the moment I am writing essays which I plan to put together into a book, but they are reflections based on my emotions, so I have to be in the heat of the moment to be able to write them down,... Read More

Fan Mail Friday: Jill Criswell

Jill Criswell published her debut novel last year. I reviewed it back in February. You can read that review HERE. As you can see, I’m quite the fan. After reading Beasts of the Frozen Sun, I began follow Criswell on all social media platforms because I need that second book. I’ve even been watching out... Read More

I am a SAHM, and I'm busy.

One thing I truly hate doing is going to fancy work parties – my husband’s. Or school alumni things. Inevitably, someone walks up to me and asks what I do. I reply, “I stay home with the kids.” That’s when it comes. The look I dread, but I know will be there. The person I’m... Read More

The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict

Synopsis from Goodreads: In the tradition of The Paris Wife and Mrs. Poe, The Other Einstein offers us a window into a brilliant, fascinating woman whose light was lost in Einstein’s enormous shadow. It is the story of Einstein’s wife, a brilliant physicist in her own right, whose contribution to the special theory of relativity is hotly debated and may... Read More

Fan Mail: Jenny Grant

Basically, these are people I’m fans of – artists, writers, actors, musicians…etc. Jenny Grant is one of my favorite mixed media artists. She is a full time artist, but she also teaches classes and keeps a kick-butt art journal. Her style is grunge and I LOVE it!! Her studio is based near Stockholm, Sweden. To... Read More

My phone isn't in my back pocket!

Have you ever experienced one of those rare Sunday afternoons? Church is over, you have no meetings, no obligations, and nothing to do. Your children are occupied and the house is quiet. You lie down to watch a movie or read a book and the next thing you know, you’re asleep. You wake up a... Read More

Hiatus

Yes, I have been on a bit of a hiatus. I needed time. I have been so overwhelmed with life. I have gotten so many review requests and I’m sorry I was ignoring those. I just knew I couldn’t take on anymore at this time. I’m working on a schedule that will keep things happening... Read More

Busiest Summer of my Life!

I have gotten so behind in blogging. This has been the busiest summer I have ever experienced as an adult. I am the president of the Young Women at my church. This means I’m responsible for the girls ages 11-18. I have people who help me, but they have full time jobs or are unable... Read More

Book Spotlight: Annhilation’s Resounding Anthem

The journey continues…out in the midst of parallel universes trouble has rung its bell. Lucifer’s son, the antichrist, is alive once more and must choose his new path, a decision that will heavily impact both his fate and the fate of all. Somewhere amongst worlds Timothy was lost, but now he is found…but who found... Read More

Author Interview: Elika Ansari

Elika Ansari is a writer, social scientist, and humanitarian professional. She has been working with MSF (Doctors Without Borders) in what has been recently described as ‘the world’s worst refugee camp’ in Greece for the past year, and as such she has had the (mis)fortune of hearing many touching stories about hardship and perseverance. She... Read More