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Review: “Cenotaphs”

This book came to me via a book club. I chose it because I was in the mood for a relatively short read, and the plot sounded intriguing. The Premise A chance encounter leads to an odd relationship between an old man and a middle-aged...

Review: “The Teacher”

I received this book directly from the author, who found me via Reedsy. The Premise In the near-future of 2022, Spanish teacher Christopher Reyes lives in Eternity Grove. His simple life is shattered as strange things start happening — demonic voices in his head, objects...

“The Author Tells” – my Saga interview

I was thrilled to finally get a chance to talk at length about my “Hart & Cole” series with Saga’s co-founder Aakriti recently on “The Author Tells”. We talked about everything from the conceptualisation of the series, my writing process, my favourite characters, key themes...

“Climbing The Walls” is LIVE on the Saga app!

Woohoo! Launch day! Yes, AGAIN! As of October 1st, 2021, my first book “Climbing The Walls” is LIVE on the Saga app — exclusively (e-version). That’s right. I hit “Unpublish” on Amazon. That’s a HUGE step for any writer, but I did it. I took...

Review: “The Dog Catcher”

This book came to me via an ARC program. The Premise A young woman of African descent navigates love and family, in a world where violence and abuse are commonplace. Put out of her house when she becomes pregnant as a teenager, she struggles to...

Review: “Minus 38”

A memoir of a personal family tragedy and its long-term repercussions on the family members This was my thirty-second book I chose via the Reedsy Discovery program, for which I am the single approved reviewer for this new book. This review also appears on Reedsy....

Review: “Departure Story”

A touching coming-of-age story about the Caribbean experience colliding with the American dream This was my thirty-first book I chose via the Reedsy Discovery program, for which I am the single approved reviewer for this new book. This review also appears on Reedsy. If you’re...

Review: “Calling of Ancestors: Finding Forgotten Secrets in My DNA”

A short, insightful essay about a woman’s quest to examine her family’s history and linkage to Black ancestors This was my thirtieth book I chose via the Reedsy Discovery program, for which I am the single approved reviewer for this new book. This review also...

Review: “Living with Norwegians”

A tongue-in-cheek go-to guide with helpful tips to get you set up in Norway and integrate into Norwegian culture This was my twenty-ninth book I chose via the Reedsy Discovery program, for which I am the single approved reviewer for this new book. This review...

“The Publishing Dialogue” – my Saga interview

I was thrilled to have a chat with Saga’s co-founders Aakriti and Pranika recently on “The Publishing Dialogue”. We talked about everything from my writing and editing process, tips for new writers, the publishing industry, and much more! Check out the video! Download the Saga...