Poppy Koval's Blog
November 1, 2022
Kind words from Kirkus Reviews
Here are the best bits from the review:
“Koval’s prose is bright and incisive…the characters are deftly drawn throughout; particularly memorable are sensitive oddball Charlie and stoic Marlow… and the worlds of beekeeping and maraschino cherry production turn out to be quite colorful… Koval’s wide array of writerly talents are on full display, and readers are likely to find themselves looking forward to her future works.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Koval’s prose is bright and incisive…the characters are deftly drawn throughout; particularly memorable are sensitive oddball Charlie and stoic Marlow… and the worlds of beekeeping and maraschino cherry production turn out to be quite colorful… Koval’s wide array of writerly talents are on full display, and readers are likely to find themselves looking forward to her future works.” -Kirkus Reviews
September 26, 2022
"Must Read!" -- Wonderful Review from Reedsy Discovery
I'm very excited and touched by MJ Campbell's glowing 5-star review of Blood Honey on Reedsy Discovery.
An excerpt:
"Right off the bat, I was attracted by the fact that the story revolved around bees, so I was delighted when this book ended up being such a smooth read right from page one! I quickly fell into the story and didn't want to stop reading. It is well balanced between humour and seriousness. Poppy Koval has also done an excellent job in building relatable characters that the reader ends up caring for. I appreciated how each was integral to the storyline and wasn't just taking up space on the page. It's a must-read!"
You can read the full review here. Please upvote if you're a member!
An excerpt:
"Right off the bat, I was attracted by the fact that the story revolved around bees, so I was delighted when this book ended up being such a smooth read right from page one! I quickly fell into the story and didn't want to stop reading. It is well balanced between humour and seriousness. Poppy Koval has also done an excellent job in building relatable characters that the reader ends up caring for. I appreciated how each was integral to the storyline and wasn't just taking up space on the page. It's a must-read!"
You can read the full review here. Please upvote if you're a member!
September 20, 2022
Blood Honey Pub Day is TODAY !
My debut novel is finally live! The reviews so far have been positive, and I'm feeling motivated to work on my next project!
Mims is investigating why NYC’s bees are making red honey. Teddy has a secret that’s pushing him to the brink of a mental breakdown. As they tip over into their late 20s in a city that’s mercilessly expensive, what is each of them willing to do to get ahead? 🩸🍯
Try it if you like:
Struggling female journalist ✅
Character-driven ✅
Funny ✅
Dual-POV ✅
Food crime ✅
Coming-of-age ✅
Order today:
https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Honey-Po...
Mims is investigating why NYC’s bees are making red honey. Teddy has a secret that’s pushing him to the brink of a mental breakdown. As they tip over into their late 20s in a city that’s mercilessly expensive, what is each of them willing to do to get ahead? 🩸🍯
Try it if you like:
Struggling female journalist ✅
Character-driven ✅
Funny ✅
Dual-POV ✅
Food crime ✅
Coming-of-age ✅
Order today:
https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Honey-Po...
September 14, 2022
Explorations of Morality in Crime Fiction
As a crime fiction author, I'm not interested in crime, I'm interested in morality and the ways people rationalize bad behavior.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Colin Ward of the UK writing and self-publishing blog In As Many Words about the sticky ethical questions that draw us both to Crime Fiction writing.
You can check out the interview here: https://inasmanywords.com/blog/f/crim...
I had the pleasure of speaking with Colin Ward of the UK writing and self-publishing blog In As Many Words about the sticky ethical questions that draw us both to Crime Fiction writing.
You can check out the interview here: https://inasmanywords.com/blog/f/crim...
