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My Biggest Writing Challenge

  Here’s a Throwback Thursday post. What’s your biggest challenge as an author? If your not an author, tell us what your biggest challenge overall is… The greatest challenge I...

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Undecided

Undecided is the first book I’ve read by Julianna Keyes. I went into it with a little trepidation, worried there was going to be a love triangle between Nora, Kellan, and Crosbie. But I was...

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Before Hadley

Before Hadley is one of three back-to-back books from J. Nathan. My understanding is that the books are companions to each other, and each can be read as a standalone. This is the first I’ve...

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The Death Of My Favorite Character

Warning: This post discusses character deaths—spoilers abound.   So, I want to talk about death. Specifically, death of our characters. I think I’ve mentioned that my son, Evan, recently got me...

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My Perfect Mistake

I’ve said before that I love beginning sentences (as a reader). As an author, I agonize over the first sentence to use when writing a novel. So much hinges on those first few words.   I loved...

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Throwback Thursday: Soundtrack of my Life

Here’s a throwback Thursday post… A few months ago, a friend posted this fun exercise on her blog. I liked it so much I stole it (Thank you, Mary!). I had so much fun, and found how...

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Unspeakable Nominated for a RONE Award!

Hey, everyone!   I’m so excited to tell you that Unspeakable is nominated for the 2016 RONE award! But I need your help, for Unspeakable to move into the final round of voting I need your...

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The Natural History of Us

Rachel Harris’s The Natural History of Us was a clean, sweet young adult romance. It had all the things we’ve come to expect from her. A cute story. Strong characters. And solid writing. This is the...

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Bookishly Ever After

Bookishly Ever After is one of those feel good reads. The kind that makes you wish for a cold, rainy day so you can curl up in your favorite chair with a glass of hot chocolate and read. Yes. That...

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Fixed Up

I really liked the concept of Fixed Up by Maddie Jane. It’s the author’s debutand described as a romantic comedy. It’s romantic, but I wouldn’t list it as a comedy, which isn’t necessarily a bad...

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