Sheila Deeth's Blog, page 42

Light, Even in Darkness

Today I'm delighted to welcome Barbara Stark-Nemon to my blog. She's the author of Even in Darkness, a fascinating novel of the Holocaust and more, and she's currently touring the internet with PRBytheBook. 


Having recently read Forgiving Maximo Rothman, by A. J. Sidransky, I'm eager to read this book too, and eager to find the answers to many questions. So grab a virtual coffee -- I'd suggest a five-star dark, intense flavor -- and join our conversation.

Hi Barbara. Could I ask you first,...

Pondering what makes me like a book, and ending up with way too long a list

Did you see the article about my reviews from Martin Shepherd, of the Permanent Press?

http://thecockeyedpessimist.blogspot.com/2015/04/in-praise-of-sheila-deeth-and-other.html

I have to confess, I've really enjoyed all the books I've received from them. And today I have two more Permanent Press reviews today to start my list. But Marty's article had me wondering, just what is it that defines a book I'll really like. I tried to make a list:

The writing should pull me into the story, rather than...

Children's reads are short fast and fun

A publisher just posted an article in which he spotlights some of my reviews, and I'm awed to be listed with such great names. Just follow this link:

http://thecockeyedpessimist.blogspot.com/2015/04/in-praise-of-sheila-deeth-and-other.html

and see what he says. (You could even follow his links to some of my reviews!)

But some of that huge number of yearly reviews (272 + 20) are for children's books. The reviews themselves take just as long to write, but the books can be read much faster. Ma...

Good books for Good Friday?

I can hardly believe it's Good Friday already. Just saying the name reminds me of hot cross buns, thickly layered with butter, chewy raisins sticking out the side. Sandwiches always came first though, and my auntie always had such nice sandwiches with delicate crusts, all thin and perfectly triangular to entice a tiny child. Then there was cake, and chocolate--always chocolate. And then there was that wait until Sunday before we could open our eggs.

Just saying the name, Good Friday, reminds m...

Are you a Reader or a Listener?

There's a reason I'm asking that question at the top of this post - Are you a Reader or a Listener? I've been given several wonderful audio books, and I've listened to parts of them, and thoroughly enjoyed them. But I always end up going back to the real (or usually virtual e-) book to finish the tale. It's so much faster to read for myself, and so much easier to get lost in what I'm reading when my eyes are glued to the page. Set my eyes free to roam, and my ears just can't compete. All of w...

Saving Marilee from an Infinite Sum of troubles, with dog

The world is full of books! Good books too! I'm not sure how or why anyone would ever find my books with so many others to read, but I'm pleased to spotlight someone else's good book today - Saving Marilee's theme of a wounded woman rebuilding her life must surely have some things in common with my soon-to-be-released Infinite Sum. And there's a dog (just like there is in Infinite Sum!). So, read on, enjoy the cover reveal, and don't forget to scroll to the end for a great giveaway.

Coming May...

And I don't even wear Mascara!

Today I get to welcome Jessica Landmon to my blog. She's the author of All Mascara is Not Created Equal, and the founder of Women Get Real. It's not the sort of book I'd usually pick up, but I learned the author had written it originally to help her daughter cope with today's social media absorbed world, so I found myself intrigued. If you are too, please draw up a chair, put some coffee on, and listen in on our conversation.

So, Jessica, Could you start by giving us us a brief summary of...

Struggling with fate, and trying to add to my novel

So, what do you when inspiration strikes like lightning, setting field and forest both aflame at once?

I started editing Part 1 of my novel, Subtraction. I knew Part 2 was missing (did that mean it was subtracted?) and hoped I might soon figure out where it belonged. So Part 1 grew, and grew longer, and I liked it very much. Then I got stuck. Which is what I meant about flaming fields and forest.

Part 1 is my forest with branches interwined - Andrew is teaching math to a special needs...

Grit in your Craw saves Dreams

Today I'm delighted to welcome Christian author Robert Luckadoo to my blog with a book that offers advice I could probably well use. So if you're kind of struggling to achieve your goals, if you feel like the world keeps offering chances only to snatch them away, and if frustrations feel like "grit in your craw," read on to enjoy a slightly different point of view.

Thank you for visiting my blog Robert, and I wish you every success with your book, as you offer opportunities to reach for succes...

Romantic House Divided, with Lies and Intrigue

Today I'm delighted to spotlight Jennifer Peel's House Divided on my blog. As part of her I-Am-A-Reader blog tour, I'm hosting an intriguing sweet romantic excerpt from her novel. Plus there's a great giveaway, so don't forget to read the whole post!

ABOUT THE BOOK
There is a law irrevocably decreed in the state of Alabama that you must choose a team. You're either an Auburn fan or an Alabama Fan. There is no fence sitting or waffling. It’s one or the other. However, it doesn't mean that you ca...